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New Ulm

The Eagle spirit comes home to roost

NEW ULM – The five blocks of Highland Avenue from from 7th N. Street to New Ulm High School on Oak Street was a corridor of purple as supports of the The Eagles lined for the homecoming parade. The parade was led by The Eagles cheer squad and followed by the school marching band, playing ...

NU school board sets preliminary levy at maximum

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public School board approved setting the payable 2026 levy at the maximum Thursday. District 88 Business Manager Mathew Moline said it is always recommended to set the preliminary levy certification at the maximum levy. This recommendation comes from the Minnesota ...

Brewing in a new space

NEW ULM — The Coffee Keller marked the opening of its new downtown location Thursday with giveaways, product samples, and a specialty tiramisu latte available only that day. The café relocated to 5 N. Minnesota St. from a basement space that owners Chay and Michael Henle said no longer met ...

Scott Sparlin shares ‘Jack Bunyan’ tale at NU library

NEW ULM – New Ulm author Scott Sparlin presented his debut children’s book “The Legend of Jack Bunyan” Monday at the New Ulm Public Library. The event featured a reading, book signing and original music. Sparlin, a Christmas tree farmer and musician, introduced Jack Bunyan as “the ...

Homeless shelter for women expanding

With homeless numbers at a record high, NUMAS Haus, an unhoused shelter serving women and their children primarily in Brown County, is striving to help as much as possible, including adding housing for more families.  “Homelessness is an endemic everywhere, both in urban and rural areas. ...

NUHS crowns 2025 homecoming Queen and King

New Ulm High School crowns Lauren Schmiesing and Daniel Brownfield as 2025 Homecoming Queen and King. The coronation was held Monday night to kick off a week of Homecoming themed events. The homecoming parade will be held 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. The football game will follow at 7 p.m. at NUHS field.