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New Ulm celebrates Cathedral Homecoming

NEW ULM — Friday afternoon downtown New Ulm took on a maroon shade as Cathedral High School led parade down Minnesota Street in honor of homecoming. The parade was led by the Greyhound marching band starting from Cathedral High School, passing by St. Anthony’s to North State Street and ...

‘It’s time to take it easier

NEW ULM — New Ulm Post Office clerk John Mathiowetz said post office work is much different now than when he began his postal duties nearly four decades ago. “Everything was sorted by hand when I began in the post office. Now, lots of it is done with automation,” Mathiowetz said. ...

NU School Board supports amending new SRO restrictions

NEW ULM — The New Ulm School Board threw their support behind a resolution to fix the School Resource Officer (SRO) issue Thursday. The board unanimously approved to adopt a resolution created by the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA). The resolution looks to lobby the state ...

‘Sometimes people need to get a ticket’

NEW ULM — Speeding is an issue on the rise in New Ulm and Brown County. With three months left to go, the number of speeding arrests has already eclipsed the number from 2022. There have been 193 so far this year and 192 was the final total last year. These are both increases from 2021 when ...

Christensen Farms names Howard president

SLEEPY EYE — Christensen Farms President/CEO Glenn Stolt recently announced the promotion of Greg Howard as company president, effective immediately. Stolt, who has been been with the company for 13 years, will remain as chief executive officer and on the board of directors. In addition, ...

100 Women Who Care meet Oct. 1

NEW ULM — This Sunday, an area non-profit organization will be selected to receive funds from 100 Women Who Care. 100 Women Who Care of the New Ulm Area meet at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1 at the New Ulm Country Club to select an area non-profit beneficiary. All members attending will pay a $100 ...