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Cambria holds 154th Independence Day festival

CAMBRIA — A tradition dating back to 1871 lit up the night once again on Thursday, as the state’s oldest Fourth of July celebration returned to Cambria for its 154th year. Though Cambria is home to fewer than 500 residents, its annual Independence Day festival draws in visitors from across ...

MN River expected to crest tonight

NEW ULM —The National Weather Service (NWS) continued river flood warnings for the Minnesota and Crow Rivers Thursday. The Minnesota River was observed at 801.54 feet in New Ulm at 9:45 a.m. Thursday. The river is expected to crest at 803 feet Saturday night. Flood stage is 800 feet. Minor ...

Plenty of bubbles at Fourth celebration

NEW ULM – Music, root beer floats, pie and a slip ‘n slide; Turner Hall Park was the center of New Ulm’s Independence Day celebration Friday. The July 4 celebration in Turner Hall Park is a long-standing tradition in New Ulm. Turner Hall executive director Andrea Boettger said Turner ...

A perfect score

NEW ULM — It doesn’t take long to figure out 10-year-old Colton Reinhart is a very bright boy. When he talks, words flow from him like music. He recently returned from the 2025 Braille Challenge Finals at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. The four-day event is the only ...

Oak Hills board voices concerns over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill has now moved to the U.S. House for approval. Since the budget bill was first unveiled, there have been concerns it would result in significant cuts to Medicaid. Recently, the ...

PUD for River Haven projects flows pass NU City Council

NEW ULM – The River Haven housing project moves forward with the New Ulm City Council approving the Planned Unit Development (PUD) on Tuesday. The PUD is required for the creation of a mixed-use development at 1800 North Highland Avenue and 1425-1625 Maplewood Drive. The planned housing ...