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NUPU addressing 73 service lines

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NEW ULM - An $889,673 low bid for the New Ulm lead service line replacement project was awarded to Castrejon during the Public Utilities Commission meeting Tuesday evening. This round of replacements aims to target 73 service lines. April or May of 2027 are the anticipated start dates, depending on weather conditions. Replacements need to be completed by Sept. 24. The project stems from Minnesota’s goal to have all lead and certain galvanized steel service lines located and replaced by June 30, 2033. The federal government has all replacements set to be required by 2037. Funding ...

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PUBLISH (October 23, 30, 2026) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BROWN Fifth Judicial District, District Court Probate Division Court File No. 08-PR-26-999 Estate of Barbara A. Brueske NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FOR- MAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINT- MENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and No- tice is given that on November 23, 2026, at 9:00 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at 14 S. State St. New Ulm, MN, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy ...

Winthrop awarded $240,000 for new Workforce Housing Development

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From City of Winthrop WINTHROP – The City of Winthrop is excited to announce that it has been selected to receive $240,000 in funding from Minnesota Housing through the 2026 Workforce Housing Development Program (WHDP). The funding will help support the development of eight new market-rate apartment units in Winthrop. The Minnesota Housing Board of Directors approved the funding on September 24, 2026, as part of its efforts to expand workforce housing opportunities throughout Greater Minnesota. The proposed Winthrop Apartments project has an estimated total development cost of ...

Brewing for a cause

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At August Schell Brewing Company, the spirit of collaboration is proving to be as potent as the beer itself. During a recent release event for the brewery’s latest pilot project, "Henry’s Hops," the focus shifted from the taproom to the community, as the brewery presented a $4,000 ...

Chiropractic service pops up

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NEW ULM - Tyler Walls will be opening the doors to his one-man chiropractic practice New Ulm Spine and Sport from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The open house will include a tour of the office, highlighting the StemWave machine, along with a giveaway of three gift baskets from local businesses. ...

Autofest members revved up after tour

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NEW ULM - Members of Autofest toured the CTE Center Thursday afternoon, getting a look into the various trade opportunities offered to students. Autofest is an organization that shares a passion for automotives. They have roughly sixty members and routinely put on free car shows. The ...