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Highland Apartments project moves forward

NEW ULM – The Kuepers Highland Apartments project at 901 N. Highland Ave. is moving forward following a unanimous vote from the New Ulm City Council in favor of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) general development plan, Tuesday. The council approved PUD in the face of strong opposition ...

Buy a roof shingle for Lind House with your signature

NEW ULM — Lind House supporters will soon be able to buy a piece of the home. Roof replacement efforts continue with an open house and ice cream social set for 1-4 p.m., Sunday, June 22 in the front yard of the Queen Anne style house at Center and State St. The house is one of three former ...

Sheriff’s office reports text scam complaints

NEW ULM — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving complaints Wednesday about scammers sending fake text and email messages pretending to be the Minnesota Department of Vehicle Services (DMV) or other state agency. “Messages claim victims have an outstanding traffic ticket, ...

‘Music Singo’ entertains Oak Hills residents

NEW ULM - Things were shaking at Oak Hills Living Center this week. Activities Director Rachel Becker and Sandy Reinke teamed up to provide community wide entertainment for residents, families and visitors alike. A variation of Bingo, dubbed “Music Singo,” residents received cards similar ...

Storm downs trees in wide area

SLEEPY EYE — A hot, hazy, windy day evolved into severe thunderstorms that dumped hail, heavy rain and high winds across much of southern and central Minnesota Monday. Elk farmer Roger Rogotzke said he was in his house at about 6 p.m. when hail began to fall. “I quick drove the car in the ...

Police logs

New Ulm Police • Responded to the Family Dollar store at 8:36 p.m. Monday for a disturbance including five area females and three male juveniles and adults who got into an argument. The suspects were issued no trespassing letters. No damage or injuries were reported. A report was done for ...