NEW ULM – Two public hearing dates were set by the New Ulm City Council Tuesday for 2026 road surfacing, reconstruction and utility improvement projects. The first public hearing is for the 2026 surface reconstruction projects on Jonathon Drive and Cottonwood Street. Both surface projects ...
NEW ULM – The New Ulm Area Chamber had a strong year in 2025 and as 2026 begins, Chamber president Sarah Warmka said she is excited to continue New Ulm’s success and keep the momentum going. In terms of numbers, the Chamber saw its business membership increase by 45 members in 2025 for a ...
NEW ULM — The Sewing for Sight quilting fundraiser, which provides eye care services in Guatemala, will be held Saturday at St. George Parish. The retreat is full, with 72 quilters registered, marking the event’s 15th anniversary. The fundraiser supports surgeries and treatments that ...
NEW ULM – During their first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, The New Ulm City Council approved a list of appointments to the different city boards, commissions and committees. Councilor David Christian will serve on the Economic Development Authority (EDA) board and Park and Recreation Commission. Councilor Eric Warmka is appointed to the Personnel Committee, Brown County Solid Waste Advisory Board; Brown, Lyon, Redwood Drug Task Force, Fire Department Relief Association Board and council vice president. Councilor Tom Schmitz is appointed to the Heritage Preservation Commission and ...
NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council approved a simple lot division and setback variance that would allow the construction of two single-family homes on South German Street. In December, the city approved an amendment to the city zoning ordinance specifically for grid lots to allow ...
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 ...
