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New Ulm

A fresh look at downtown New Ulm

NEW ULM – Few places in Minnesota have as much history as downtown New Ulm. Nearly every block features some point of historic interest. Historic walking tours are not uncommon and thanks to a new business, Teutonic Tales and Trails, they could be regular feature. Teutonic Tales and ...

EDA sells Garden Terrace property for $7.3 million

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) sold the ownership rights of Garden Terrace along with a vacant lot, located at 1001 and 1002 North Garden St., to Rebound Partners for $7.3 million. “The developer that’s buying them is keeping the building as is,” City ...

Enjoying the ‘culture of Oktoberfest’

NEW ULM — The Oktoberfest festivities wrapped up on Saturday night with the downtown events and three live polka bands performing at the Best Western. Local businesses were optimistic about Saturday’s downtown turnout for the slough of activities like the keg tapping, the Germanic-American ...

Pumpkin Smash delivers vehicle, gourd destruction

NEW ULM – Almost 140 vehicles spread across eight classes participated in the 2024 Pumpkin Smash at the Brown County Fairgrounds Saturday. The Pumpkin Smash is a last season demolition derby. It is one of the last derbies of the year and brings in drivers from across southern Minnesota. The ...

‘Looking for a cure’

NEW ULM — The 10th annual New Ulm diabetes walk took place on Saturday at Flandrau State park. In the past nine years the Lions have collected over $100,000 in donations from the annual walk, most of which goes to the University of Minnesota to do research to find a cure for the disease. A ...