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For the love of trout

FORT RIDGELY STATE PARK — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Specialist Hannah Anema says trout fishing enthusiasts should try their luck before light rain falls Saturday afternoon. “They’re beautiful. They fight too. They’re strong for how little they are,” ...

City seeks bids for new trap range building

NEW ULM – Plans and specification for a new Trap Range building were approved by the New Ulm City Council. In March, the council authorized a professional service contract with RW Carlstrom for the a new trap range building, located at 214 N. 21st Street. The plans were presented to the ...

‘Changes needed’ to paid medical and family leave law

Area state legislators said they aren’t optimistic about the chances of passing reforms to Minnesota’s paid medical and family leave laws this session. “I still think we need to make some common-sense changes to this bill,” Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls, said Wednesday. However, ...

Brandes’ to dance for a cause

NEW ULM — Sue and Jeff Brandes of Courtland have been working with a choreographer Missy Visser on their dance routine for months at The New Ulm Wellness Collective. On Saturday, the Brandes’ will be part of the 2026 Dancing Like The Stars sixth annual gala to benefit suicide prevention ...

Spring flip brings fuel hikes

NEW ULM, MN — Drivers across Southern Minnesota are facing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the region grapples with the annual transition to summer-blend gasoline and tightening global supplies. According to data complied by GasBuddy, an application for tracking gas prices in ...

Hermann Monument beyond repair

NEW ULM – For over a century, water infiltration has been a problem at the Hermann Monument. Now, after decades of repair attempts the City of New Ulm is forced to dissemble and reconstruct the monument at a cost of $11.6 million if it is to remain a part of the community. Representatives ...