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 founder ...

NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School held its 2026 prom Saturday at Turner Hall under the theme “Dancing Under the Stars.” Science teacher Evan Vant Hul gave the opening prayer and served as emcee. His prayer asked that students enjoy the night in a way that reflects their ...

NEW ULM — The 47th annual Shell’s Border Batch Show convened on Sunday in New Ulm, serving as a concentrated gathering for Midwest collectors dedicated to the preservation of breweriana (collectible brewery memorabilia) and regional industrial history. The show drew vendors and historians ...

NEW ULM – For the first time in a few years, the German Park Angel fountain is flowing in April. New Ulm park staff was able to start filling the fountain Friday morning. By 2 p.m. the fountain was fully operational for the 2026 season. “The fountain running is our annual sign that ...

NEW ULM – Over 80 years after his death, Medal of Honor recipient and New Ulm native Capt. Willibald Charles Bianchi returned home Friday. A plane carrying Bianchi’s casket arrived in Omaha, Nebraska early Friday. From Omaha, Bianchi was then transported to Dallas, Texas and then to ...

NEW ULM - The New Ulm City Council approved a noise variance on Tuesday for a fundraising event hosted by 209 Pub & Grill. The variance would allow 209 Pub & Grill to have amplified music from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, on Minnesota Street between 2nd and 3rd N. Street during the ...