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100 Women Who Care donates $10,000 to New Ulm Food Shelf

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf received $10,000 Sunday evening during the biannual giving event hosted by the local chapter of 100 Women Who Care at the New Ulm Country Club. The group selects one nonprofit to receive funding through individual $100 contributions from ...

One last ride for Cashton

NEW ULM – Seventeen-month-old Cashton Evan Pressley was given a loud final sendoff Sunday courtesy of several dozen trucks and vehicles taking part in his funeral procession. Cashton Pressley was the son of Ethan Pressley and Avia Ramos. He was born on April 4, 2024, with a rare medical ...

NU says hello to ‘The Farewell’

NEW ULM — Australian-born filmmaker Peter B. Buckley shared the story behind his short film “The Farewell” during a screening and Q&A session on Saturday at the New Ulm Public Library. “The Farewell” is a short film written and directed by Buckley, filmed in southern Minnesota and ...

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 Department of Education (MDE) because the total needed levy amount is changing daily. “This report might look differently tomorrow,” Moline said. By approving a maximum levy, the board has flexibility in adjustments before the final levy approval during the truth-in-taxation public meeting held ...

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 ...

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 ...