NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission discussed proposed rate increases for water and wastewater service Tuesday to cover rising capital costs and strengthen reserve balances. The commission held a special work session at city hall following its regular meeting. Consultant ...
NEW ULM – Last week, guests of the CAST Senior center were treated to a history lesson on one of American’s most infamous crimes. Historian David Jones gave a presentation on the murder of President Abraham Lincoln, titled “A Fragile Time.” Jones set the stage for the Lincoln ...
New Ulm Police • Received a two-vehicle injury crash reported at 10:58 a.m. Thursday on Highway 19 east of Highway 15, Winthrop, Transit Township, Sibley County. A 2008 Chrysler 300 driven westbound by Diego Armando Ortiz, 20, Gaylord, who collided with 2009 Kenworth tractor driven westbound by Remon Meijer, 29, Richmond. Ortiz was transported to Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center, Arlington with non-life threatening injuries. Both drivers wore seat belts. The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, Winthrop Police, Fire and Ambulance assisted.
NEW ULM — Naturalization oath ceremonies in Minnesota have decreased significantly, leaving some approved applicants waiting months to complete the final step of becoming U.S. citizens, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The frequency of ceremonies has dropped from approximately four per month to about one, based on information from USCIS and individuals familiar with the process. The League of Women Voters reported registering more than 1,000 new voters per month at ceremonies in early 2025. By March 2026, that number had fallen to 52, according to the ...
MANKATO — A 44-year-old Fairmont man faces two counts of second-degree murder and six other felony charges following a Sunday shooting that left a Mankato man dead and a Mankato woman injured. The suspect, Joseph David Bulfer, was apprehended by responding officers at 700 block of Castle ...
NEW ULM – For over 10 years, Lakes on 1st has been owned and operated by the Bode family. Starting Friday, the Bode clan will continue to work at the restaurant, but with a new owner, Brandon Roiger. “It’s a little bittersweet, but it is a good feeling too,” said Mike Bode, the ...
