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New Ulm

Focus on fraud

NEW ULM – State Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls, and State Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska, made it clear that fraud would be the top topic of Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session. The two legislators held a town hall discussion on Tuesday at the New Ulm Public Library. At the start of the ...

State Street Theater seeks volunteers for ‘Spruce-Up’ day

NEW ULM — The State Street Theater is seeking volunteers to assist with operations, maintenance, and events as it prepares for its winter schedule. The nonprofit relies on volunteers for front-of-house duties, administrative support, technical assistance, and building upkeep, according to ...

‘Truly an honor’

NEW ULM — Three New Ulm area residents joined the Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride on the afternoon of Christmas Eve, riding alongside Dakota participants in an annual journey that commemorates 38 Dakota men executed in Mankato on Dec. 26, 1862, following the U.S.-Dakota ...

Becky Bakes wins Festive Facades contest

NEW ULM — Becky Bakes took first place in New Ulm’s third annual Festive Facades Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest, earning $250 in Chamber Dollars for a classic holiday display that highlighted the character of its historic downtown building. The bakery’s exterior was decorated with ...

Community writing group at The Grand grows from grassroots idea

NEW ULM — A free monthly community writing group at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture offers local writers a space to work on personal and creative projects while connecting with others. The group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday on the second floor of The Grand and is ...

State Street Theater host Joyann Parker’s tribute to women of country

NEW ULM -- Joyann Parker will bring her “Classic Ladies of Country” tribute to New Ulm on Saturday. Parker’s show, which was named Best Tribute Act by the Midwest Country Music Association, highlights influential female country artists through live music and storytelling. The program ...