NEW ULM — Cities and counties flying the 1983 version of the Minnesota state flag could wind up paying a heavy cost for it. House File 5077, a bill authored by Minnesota Democrat Mike Freiberg, D-Golden Valley, would reduce local government aid to a county or city that uses “the incorrect ...

NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School drama students will open their spring musical, “Crazy for You,” this Friday. Performances are 7 p.m. today; 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the MVL Fine Arts Center. Ticket may be purchased at the door. Directed by Jennifer Uher and ...

NEW ULM — It appears Minnesota’s new “Grandparents Happy Hour” law effective Aug. 1, 2026 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, won’t change things much in area nursing homes. The new law allows assisted living facilities, and boarding care homes to serve alcohol to ...

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 ...

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission recognized another year for its electric system performance, Tuesday The council received the 2025 Electric System Reliability Standards and Performance report and later received the American Public Power Association’s Certificate of ...

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 ...