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Warm reception for freezer

NEW ULM — Another method for fighting food insecurity has arrived in New Ulm. The Ribbon cutting for the new community fridge/freezer located at the New Ulm Public Library took place Thursday. The purpose of the fridge is to provide access to nutritious food with an emphasis on produce. ...

MMHF honors Jim Johnson on Legacy Day

NEW ULM — The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame honored musician, Jim Johnson on Saturday as part of its Legacy series. The program was Chapter Two of Legacy Month at the Hall in New Ulm. The series honors Minnesota musicians who have died. Johnson was the founder and guitarist of The ...

Mining interim use permit approved

NEW ULM — The permit for a mining operation was approved by the New Ulm City Council Tuesday. Prairie Land Development LLP received an interim use permit of five years, motioned by Councilor Larry Mack and seconded by Councilor David Christian. The permit allows aggregate mining and ...

Park & Recreation schedule

• MEA weekend events, Thursday, October 15: open gym and playground from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center, General Open Hockey from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Open Skate from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Civic Center. Friday, Oct.16: open gym and playground from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Open Swim 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center, General Open Hockey and Open Skate from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center. •Barkin’ in the Park is Saturday, October 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the New Ulm Dog Park, 601 S ...

Long live the King!

NEW ULM — The German-Bohemian Heritage Society will crown a new King of the Bohemians on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Turner Hall, returning the symbolic mantle to a family with deep roots in the region. Patrick Eckstein will be crowned at Turner Hall, 102 S. State St., New Ulm. The evening’s ...

Officer’s best friend renews certification

NEW ULM -- New Ulm Police Department K-9 Officer Andrew Kuester and his partner Hank are certified for another year after the team passed its National Police Canine Association trials. Hank, a 3-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd, and Officer Andrew Kuester have been partners for over three ...