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New Ulm Police • A 44-year-old New Ulm man reported at 5:51 p.m. Wednesday that a 34-year-old New Ulm woman violated an harassment restraining order by calling him numerous times July 21. A report went to the New Ulm City Attorney’s Office for possible charges. • A 33-year-old New Ulm man reported at 7:12 a.m. Thursday that a 27-year-old New Ulm woman violated an harassment restraining order. Police are investigation the report. • Received a report at 12:41 p.m. Thursday from Menard’s of $356.95 worth of stolen items including a wall charger, Roku stick, torch lighter, ...

106 years old

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DAWSON — Blanche Benson celebrated her 106th birthday on Tuesday eating cupcakes and chatting with other residents the Johnson Memorial Assisted Living facility. Benson was born on July 22, 1920. she shared stories on her humble beginnings such as living on a farm with her parents Daniel ...

Preparing for the worst, together

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SLEEPY EYE - Emergency teams conducted a joint training drill Wednesday evening on Sleepy Eye Lake that simulated a multi-casualty boat crash. The exercise involved six victims, five injured and one missing.  Firefighters, police, ambulance personnel, and Sleepy Eye Medical Center staff ...

NUAF grant application open

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NEW ULM - New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF) is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. In an effort to make even greater community impact, NUAF has updated its focus granting “pillars”.   The focus of the Arts, Education, and Historic Preservation pillars remain as in previous years.  The former Economic Development pillar has been updated and is now the “Community Enhancement” pillar. This is designed to: • Encourage projects with measurable, sustainable community impact. • Support emerging, innovative, or cross-sector initiatives that align with ...

Demuth says Greater MN knows what it needs

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NEW ULM – Republican candidate for Governor, Lisa Demuth, spoke during a candidate townhall during the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) conference in New Ulm on Thursday. In addressing the CGMC members, many of whom come from small communities throughout Minnesota, she stressed ...

Park and Recreation schedule

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•Thursday, July 30 is New Ulm National Night Out in German Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Local food trucks and ice cream will be available, along with games and entertainment for the whole family. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Hobo Band at 7 p.m. Concerts are free and made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. •The last Municipal Band Concert of the season Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in German Park. •Special make up Concert ...