NEW ULM — Rain forced the New Ulm Municipal Band to perform indoors at the Community Center Wednesday as part of the summer concert series. Band director Don Jirak said they wished they could be in German Park, but said, “there is no reason they couldn’t still have fun.” The band ...

NEW ULM – ISD 88 Foundation announced four grant winners at Eagles Extravaganza 2025 earlier this year. The grants are for musical instruments, stand-up desks, smart cutting machines, and microscopes. The first grant, called “Glockenspiels for All” was submitted by district music ...

NEW ULM – In April, Hermann Express hit the brakes acquiring two electric buses through state grants, but believes propane buses could serve as an alternative. During New Ulm’s Transportation Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday, Committee chair and Brown County Heartland Express Operations ...

NEW ULM – Washington Park and Lincoln Park are scheduled to receive new playground equipment and new layouts. The New Ulm Planning Commission recommended the replacement of equipment in both parks during Monday’s meeting. Park and Recreation Director Joey Schugel said city staff has been ...

NEW ULM — New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer isn’t just the city’s leader— she’s also a passionate butter enthusiast with a deep appreciation for pioneer-era traditions. That enthusiasm was on full display Saturday, June 7, when Mayor Backer hosted a hands-on butter-making demonstration ...

NEW ULM – A new marketplace for craft vendors has come to New Ulm’s downtown. Mabel’s Merkantil held its grand opening Saturday at its new location at 204 N. Minnesota Street. The store first opened at a temporary location on Center Street in March but has found a new home on Minnesota ...