NEW ULM – For the first time in years, the ice rinks and warming house in Harman Park will be open before Christmas. The outdoor ice rinks officially opened to the public on Monday, but Park and Recreation Director Joey Schugel said the ice was ready last week, but with the extremely cold ...

NEW ULM — Mark Braun, a New Ulm artist known for his pencil drawings, opened a gallery showing Tuesday at Lykke Books featuring portraits, historical figures and scenes from multiple eras. Braun said he deliberately narrowed his focus to pencil on paper after years working in commercial and ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council adopted the $29.1 million 2026 budget with a total property tax levy of $11.2 million during Tuesday’s meeting. No changes were made to the budget or levy since the public hearing on the budget held on Dec. 2. During the hearing, it was announced that the ...

NEW ULM — Students in grades five through 12 presented a Christmas concert Monday evening at the New Ulm Cathedral, featuring band and choir performances and a story-based choral work adapted from a concept previously performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The concert included band ...

NEW ULM – All six of New Ulm High School’s bands and choirs appeared on stage for the school’s holiday band and choir concert Monday. The school’s choirs and bands each took turns on stage, playing selections of Christmas music. The Oak Street Singers were the first to take the stage ...

NEW ULM – Santa Claus paid a visit to Turner Hall, Monday for the first time in nearly 50 years. A corner of the Founder’s Room of Turner Hall was set aside for Santa to meet children. He asked children what they wanted for Christmas and their parents could get a holiday photo. Turner ...