NEW ULM – This session, Minnesota legislators gave the City of New Ulm a big financial boost to finally replace and eliminate the Center Street Lift Station. Before the close of the 2026 state legislative session, a Bonding bill was passed that included $4 million for New Ulm to complete ...
NEW ULM — Big Ideas, a non-profit, mobile learning lab that provides hands-on experiences to encourage curious learners to explore skilled trades career paths, is looking for new or gently-worn shoes. Donated shoes must have intact soles and no holes. Donations are being accepted June 1 through July 31 to raise funds for equipment replacement and maintenance costs. Big Ideas, 23 S. Minnesota St., will earn funds based on the total weight of shoes collected from Funds2Orgs. All donated shoes will be redistributed through the Funds2ORgs network of micro-enterprise partners to help ...
NEW ULM — Political races have developed in Sibley, Nicollet and Redwood Counties since the filing period for federal, state and county offices opened May 19. Sibley County Chief Deputy Denley Kompelien, Wayne Nagel and Charles Fenger filed to run for sheriff May 19. The filing period continues until 5 p.m., Tuesday. Sibley County Sheriff Patrick Nienaber announced in March that he will not seek re-election. He will retire at the end of his term after 37 years in law enforcement, 32 years with the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office. Three men have filed for the Sibley County ...
JACKSON – Dozens of flags adorned the streets of Jackson and the Riverside Cemetery on Wednesday as, after being missing for a little over eight decades, Jackson native Thomas Arthur Ruth was laid to rest next to his parents, Thomas and Ethel Ruth, with full military honors. Ruth was in the ...
NEW ULM — Memorial Day has passed and the end of the school year is approaching, which means many parents will soon hear the familiar refrain: “There’s nothing to do.” The City of New Ulm and local organizations scheduled a full slate of parks, youth programs and community events ...
NEW ULM – Tuesday’s legislative town hall held at the New Ulm Library was part of a farewell tour for State Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls and State Rep. Paul Torkelson, R- Hanska. The two state legislators hold joint town halls at the beginning and end of each legislative session, ...
