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Energy Assistance Program funding cut off by shutdown

In a normal year, Minnesota would have already received its federal funding for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), known nationally as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). However, because of the ongoing government shutdown, the money will likely be delayed at least another month. The EAP provides qualified households with money to cover costs associated with energy needs. This includes money to assist with heating bill payment; assistance with individuals facing a utility disconnect or repairs/replacement of unsafe and non-functioning heating systems. Brown ...

Albrecht named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

NEW ULM – New Ulm High School senior Henry Albrecht was named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. In order to be considered for a Merit Scholarship award semifinalist, an applicant Over 1.3 million juniors in about 20,000 high schools entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship ...

Police chief offers Halloween safety tips

NEW ULM — As trick-or-treaters show off their best costumes on Friday and collect candy, and forever memories are created with family, the New Ulm Police Department will be focused on maintaining community safety. “We spread out to different sections of the city, so that we have more visibility. (There will be) nine officers working various shifts throughout evening and early morning hours,” said New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert. Some of the best ways that Borchert advises staying safe this Halloween is to plan ahead and stay vigilant. In addition, he says be mindful of ...

School enrollment down in New Ulm

NEW ULM – School enrollment numbers are in and the majority of area New Ulm schools are seeing declining numbers. New Ulm Public School (NUPS) has the largest overall enrollment, with 2,110 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. However, this represents a 33-student decrease from last year and marks a five-year trend of declining numbers. Of the 13 classes attending NUPS this year, the seniors (Class of 2026) is the largest with 185 students. The kindergarten class (Class of 2037) has the lowest enrollment, with 135 students. Superintendent Sean Koster said the main reason for ...

The great pumpkin harvest

NEW ULM – On Wednesday Oct, 15 around 80 students from River Bend Education District visited Guldan Family Farms for a hands-on pumpkin harvesting experience. River Bend and Guldan Family Farm had been collaborating through River Bend’s World of Responsible Kids (W.O.R.K.) program. River ...

Hit-and-run victim thankful for ‘all the love and support’

NEW ULM — She’s got many reasons to be upset, but Marek Armstrong of New Ulm refuses to let her injuries from a hit-and-run crash in downtown Mankato Oct. 4 get her down. “I’m very, very overwhelmed with all the love and support from people here,” said said at a chili feed ...