NEW ULM – After a special concert Wednesday, the Bavarian Blast festivities officially kicked off Thursday. Officially, the first thing that happened was a special inflatable slide section which entertained kids from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. After gates opened at 4 p.m. people trickled in, with ...

NEW ULM — In an effort to reduce the risk of the H5N1 avian influenza in lactating dairy cows at show events, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH) announced new testing requirements June 18. All lactating (currently producing milk) dairy cows must have a negative H5N1 test result and ...

NEW ULM – The City Council took the first swing at funding requests during their work session Tuesday. Every year a certain amount of the city’s levy goes toward funding area non-profits. Last year $147,475 went to these organizations. This year 18 groups are asking for $245,025, while ...

NEW ULM – Barb Olson was honored Tuesday at the New Ulm Country Club as the 2024 Sertoma Club Service to Mankind award winner. The award recognizes a local person for their services, time and talent to those in need in the New Ulm area without seeking recognition in return for their time. ...

Country band Hitchville takes the stage Wednesday, opening a special Bavarian Blast-sponsored concert. They performed from 6-8 p.m. and were followed by winner of American Idol Season 23, Chayce Beckham. This is the first year any Blast-affiliated event has taken place before official opening ...

NEW ULM – City Council approved moving a house to a vacant lot during the Tuesday meeting. The house currently sits at 320 North Broadway Street, on property owned by the EDA. The EDA is currently in the process of selling the land to a developer. City Planner John Knisley said the ...