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New Ulm’s military members honored by 34th Infantry Division Band

NEW ULM - Flag Day was celebrated Sunday afternoon with a State Street Theater performance put on by the 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band, along with the honoring of U.S. Army Capt. Willibald C. Bianchi and United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Don Balbach. New Ulm’s Mayor ...

One team, one dream, one goal

MINNEAPOLIS — All season, the Madelia baseball team has had a motto — one team, one dream, one goal. That dream became reality Monday as the Blackhawks defeated Red Lake County 11-1 in six innings in the Class A State Baseball Tournament Championship at Target Field. “It just feels ...

EDA discusses the future of Get it Ready loan program

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) found little change in their reviewed of its Get It Ready Single Family Rehab Loan program, except maybe the program’s name. At the start of 2026, the New Ulm EDA began a year-long audit of its economic programs to determine which ...

Classic cars are key to a good time

NEW ULM - New Ulm Autofest members brought a variety of old and new cars for a drive-in event for residents at Orchard Hills Thursday.  Earlier in the day, Autofest members were present at German Park to join New Ulm’s Chamber of Commerce Cars were set up in the Orchard Hills parking with ...

‘Dutchmen on Parade’

MANKATO —  Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen have released a new 20-track CD album titled “Dutchmen on Parade.” A planned CD release party and upcoming performances offer local audiences a chance to experience the music in person on the dance floor, where polka traditions remain active in ...

WLC roof repairs to be complete this year

NEW ULM – Repairs to the Washington Learning Center (WLC) roof will be completed later this year and the bonds fund issue for those repairs will be paid off sooner than expected. Last July, the New Ulm School Board voted to issue a general obligation facilities maintenance bonds to complete ...