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‘Always a good time’

NEW ULM — The Brown County Fairgrounds came alive this week as Bavarian Blast kicked off its 18th year, running from July 17–20. The annual celebration of German heritage, music, food, and community drew a strong turnout, despite Friday’s cool and cloudy skies. “This year’s event ...

Wendinger Band brings classic polka sounds to German Park

NEW ULM — A warm summer breeze, timeless polka tunes, and the familiar sounds of the Wendinger Band filled German Park this week as part of the city’s Concert in the Park summer series, Music in the Park. The Wendinger Band, a New Ulm staple known for their upbeat polka, waltz, and ...

‘A tough warrior’

NEW ULM – Next Saturday, at the Brown County Fairgrounds, truck enthusiasts will be gathering for a special fundraiser for Cashton Pressley called “Trucks 4 Cashton.” The fundraiser will start at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 26 at the Brown County Fairgrounds and will include a silent auction ...

By the book friendship

NEW ULM – In 1994, Ingrid Liedman, an English teacher with New Ulm Public, spent six months teaching at the Hangzhou Foreign Language School (HFLS) in China. There she met fellow English teacher Lu Rongrong. The two have maintained a friendship for over three decades and have recently ...

Traffic detours bridging the gap during Bridge Street reconstruct

NEW ULM – Business and residential traffic to Bridge Street has been rerouted through the Highway 68 entrance since early July to accommodate a full reconstruction. The reconstruction of Bridge Street started at Cottonwood Street and will continue south to Tower Road. However, since Bridge ...

Plats for Highland Ave. Apartment, Land Haven Development approved

NEW ULM – Two plats connected with housing developments were approved by the New Ulm City Council Tuesday. The final plat for the Highland Avenue Apartments and the Land Haven Development were both unanimously approved by the council. The plat approvals will enable the development of 170 ...