NEW ULM –While The Backerei & Coffee Shop in downtown New Ulm may still use original recipes that are 95 years old, their store is now completely modern thanks to recent renovations by owners Amanda and Bill Hacker. “Everything is updated. We gutted it all and started from ...

NEW ULM – The City of New Ulm is currently reviewing a preliminary budget of $28.8 million for 2026, which includes a $11.3 million preliminary property tax levy. This represents an 8.16% increase in the tax levy from last year. This is a slight decrease from the 9.79% preliminary levy ...

NEW ULM — At a recent Trunk Talk held at the New Ulm Public Library, Carla Fjeld of the Brown County Historical Society presented on the natural disasters that have shaped the region’s history, from blizzards and floods to fires, tornadoes and even earthquakes Fjeld’s presentation opened ...

NEW ULM – Down a long gravel road at the end of town there’s a little grove called A-Peeling Acres Orchard owned by Sue and Chris Blake. In addition to the orchard, the Blakes own the red barn store that serves fresh, warm, mulled cider with Sue’s special recipe of whole allspice, ...

NEW ULM -- Brown County Yellow Ribbon clinched its second consecutive dodgeball tournament title Saturday at Turner Hall Park. The dodgeball tournament served as a fundraiser for Turner Hall. Last year the tournament raised funds for the roof replacement. This year’s donations will fund a ...

NEW ULM — Local business leaders gathered this week for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual CEO panel, offering candid insights into the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping New Ulm’s economy. From workforce retention to artificial intelligence, panelists shared strategies rooted ...