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NUACS Hall of Fame inductees thankful

NEW ULM — Six 2025 New Ulm Area Catholic Schools Hall of Fame inductees thanked their families, teachers, coaches and teammates for their success at the New Ulm Country Club Saturday. Distinguished Humanitarian Awards went to Dan Herbeck and Jim Seifert Jr. Pat and Laura (Kuester) Stadick ...

Suspect in Hanska double murder arrested in Iowa

HANSKA — Randy Thomas Zimmerman, a suspect in connection with a double murder that occurred in Hanska on Sunday, was taken into custody by law enforcement in Iowa. The arrest included the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa; the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa; the Muscatine ...

Children’s activity center permit clears hurdle

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit to convert two vacant industrial buildings into a children’s activity and sports training facility. The project will renovate about 17,500 square feet at 123 N. 3rd St. and ...

A fresh start for Aztecas

NEW ULM — Aztecas Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill has reopened at 400 N. Minnesota St. following a temporary closure earlier this year. The restaurant originally opened in July 2024 in the former Main Jiang China Buffet location, but owner Álvaro Perdomo said the business closed in May 2025 ...

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 ...