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A salute to veterans

The New Ulm Battery fires off three rounds from their cannon at 11:11 a.m. on Nov. 11 outside Schell's Brewery as part of the a Veterans Day celebration. The New Ulm Battery salute is an annual tradition at Schell's Brewery, which is proud to employ multiple veterans. The story will be ...

‘Supporting businesses that support us’

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Women’s Expo and Craft Fair gave residents yet another way to spend their weekend, coinciding with Minnesota firearms deer opener and New Ulm’s shopping opener. Jefferson Elementary School, which has hosted the Expo for around 20 years, opened its door once again ...

‘Leadership, integrity, a commitment to excellence’

NEW ULM – Three new members of the New Ulm Area Cathedral Schools (NUACS) community were inducted into the NUACS Hall of Fame Saturday at the New Ulm Country Club. NUACS have recognized over 200 members of their community since beginning the honors in 1985. For the 2026 Hall of Fame ...

Lake Hanska Park deemed significant

Lake Hanska Park has taken yet another step toward upgrades after being designated as regionally significant by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). The designation, which had been a project for the Brown County Park Commission over the past two years, makes ...

Parks in drive

NEW ULM – Pfaender and Lakeside parks were approved as the next two neighborhood park developments following Monday’s Park and Recreation Commission meeting. During a work session in September, the Commission toured six park locations to determine which were the most ready for ...

EDA program loan amount increases

NEW ULM – Changes to the Multifamily Rental Rehabilitation Loan program were approved during Tuesday’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. Suggested changes to the program were discussed during a work session in October. The Multifamily Rental Rehabilitation Loan program gives assistance to those with aspirations to create or upgrade rental units in the area, which would benefit the housing market in New Ulm. The most notable alteration to the program increased the loan amount offered. Previously, 2% interest loans up to $50,000 were available on a first come, first ...