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Suzuki School wishes a merry Christmas to the community

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Suzuki School of Music held a Christmas performance and sing-a-long at the Oakwood Methodist Church Sunday. The performance featured performances from Suzuki students of all ages, led by the school’s instructors. The performance opened with a rhythm demonstration ...

Keeping the tradition of St. Nick alive

NEW ULM – St. Nick and Krampus paid a visit to the New Ulm Public Library, Friday to celebrate St. Nicholas Eve. Saturday, Dec. 6, is the feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra. According to tradition, the good children who leave their shoes outside their door on St. Nicholas Eve will find ...

‘Question everything’

NEW ULM — Six financial institutions, Brown County Human Services, Oak Hills Living Center and local law enforcement gathered Thursday for a fraud-prevention workshop in New Ulm. The event followed a May session at St. Paul Lutheran Church and focused on scams targeting ...

Zoning amendment to benefit four NU lots

NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council approved an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance, Tuesday to fix an error impacting development of four lots on South German Street. The four lots are located on German Street between 15th South and 17th South and exist in a medium density residence ...

NU City Council reduces 2026 levy to 7.36%

NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council is looking at a possible final levy increase of 7.36% for 2026. This is down slightly from the preliminary levy increase of 8.16% set in September. New Ulm Finance Director Nicole Jorgensen said the reduction in levy came from two sources: an adjustment to health insurance payments and a correction to a city fund. The city will use funds from a health insurance trust to bring down the increased costs to health insurance over the next five years. A portion of this trust will be used each year through 2030. Jorgensen said the city also found an ...

Bartels named Hub Club Service to Ag recipient

NEW ULM -- It didn't take long for Jim Bartels to figure out what was happening when a group of "invaders"—carrying purple and gold balloons—broke up the "mandatory" 3 p.m. advertising meeting at KNUJ Monday. The people, the balloons, and the Hub Club apparel gave it away. The group ...