NEW ULM — The District 88 School Board got a peak at future district budgets at a study session Thursday. Declining enrollment and the loss of school funding it means got the attention of a number of school board members. “The budget is a work in progress. I wanted to get this out there ...

Every Monday through Friday at the New Ulm Community Center, a group of volunteers gathers to help distribute pre-prepared meals to senior citizens around the community. The program is known as Meals on Wheels and the New Ulm area needs more volunteers. Land Hudson has served as the ...

NEW ULM -- Students from all programs at River Bend Education District came together this February to spread kindness and connection throughout the New Ulm community. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, students created and decorated 120 handmade Valentine cards that were delivered Feb. 11 ...

NEW ULM — Speaking at a New Ulm Public School Board study session Thursday, Licensed School Nurse and Registered Nurse Tara Fausch said she and five health paraprofessionals serve a variety of health needs in the school district. “In a nutshell, we work to identify students with health ...

BROWN COUNTY — A 43-year-old Springfield woman faces 13 first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges for allegedly having sex with underage victims from Nov. 1, 2022 to March 2, 2023. Charges were filed Dec. 19, 2025 against Sarah Marie Riederer in Brown County District Court. An arrest ...

NEW ULM-- Adams Park is no longer an orphan. The undeveloped park located at 620 Cottonwood Street was formerly adopted by the Knisley family this week. The family’s request to adopt the park came before the New Ulm Parks and Recreation Commission Monday and was approved by commissioners. ...