NEW ULM — Like the winter weather, business was brisk at the New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf Wednesday. Food shelf executive director Brad Kirk said he’s seen more food shelf demand in the last few months. Food shelf client Sarah Smith said she’s finding high food prices for many of ...

NEW ULM—Following Tuesday’s public hearing on New Ulm’s 2025 city budget, the city is considering a 5.23% tax increase over last year. In September, the city set the 2025 preliminary levy at $10.7 million, which represents a 7.68% increase from 2024. Once the preliminary levy is set, it ...

NEW ULM — St. Nicholas Eve was celebrated at the New Ulm Public Library Thursday with stories, singing and a special visit from St. Nicholas and Krampus. St. Nicholas talked to children, asking them if they’ve been good. If they were and he believed them, he gave them a treat. Krampus, ...

NEW ULM -- Eddie and Connie Brown were enjoying a leisurely supper with their son's family Sunday evening, November 24, when suddenly three cars pulled up at Chad and Amber's house out near St. George. Six members of the New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club got out, knocked on the door, and shocked Eddie ...

NEW ULM – A new bakery will operate out of the former House of Nutrition building on N. 5th Street following the approval of an Interim Use Permit (IUP). The IUP was unanimously approved by the New Ulm City Council during their Tuesday meeting. The permit will allow applicants Holly and ...

NEW ULM – The demolition of George’s Ballroom continued Tuesday and thanks to Big Ideas, everyone in the world can watch it. A live-streaming video camera was set up in the alley facing George’s Ballroom by Big Ideas. Since Monday, the public has been able to watch live footage of the ...