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Sibley County Sheriff’s Office • Eh Kheh Lert, 38, Cottage Grove, pled guilty Dec. 18 to charges alleging first-degree possession of a controlled substance and fourth-degree DWI. He was sentenced to 65 months in prison, stayed for up to 5 years supervised probation with conditions of ...

New Guard Armory grand opening set for Monday

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NEW ULM — The Minnesota National Guard hosts a grand opening and tour of the New Ulm armory at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22. Construction of the 40,374 square foot facility at 2100 Palmer Avenue began in April 2024 with classrooms, fitness and learning center, LED lights, solar panels and a ...

Park & Rec

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•Outdoor Rinks and Warming House at Harman open daily from 12-8 p.m. • Open Broomball is offered from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Civics Center the first and third Wednesday of each month for seasoned players. Everyone is welcome to join. Admission is $5, punch card or membership applies. Limited ...

New Ulm City Council reviews three tax abatements

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NEW ULM – Three separate tax abatements were reviewed by the New Ulm City Council during Tuesday’s city council meeting. The three tax abatements discussed were for the M & D Properties program at 2229 N. Highland Avenue; the SLD Properties abatement at 318-326 N. Broadway and the ...

Temperatures plunge as winds swirl through region

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NEW ULM — Old Man Winter blew back into town late Thursday morning as temperatures sank from near 40 degrees to 13 degrees with a below zero windchill by early afternoon. Wind-driven snow swirled around downtown as the temperature continued to fall during the day. “We’re in the peak of ...