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Mailbag June 6, 2026

Saturday Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the public. Magic: The Gathering at the NU Public Library from 12-4 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. All are welcome to join the library’s Magic: The Gathering group to learn and play. No registration, purchase, or experience is required to join. Those under age sixteen must bring a parent or guardian with them. Call the library at 507-359-8331 for more information. SUNDAY Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m., So. MN Recovery ...

Police logs

News June 6, 2026

New Ulm Police • Responded to an animal complaint on the 1200 block, Payne St. North at 2:52 p.m. Thursday. An individual bitten in the pointer finger by a miniature schnauzer was transported to the New Ulm Medical Center for minor injury treatment. The dog’s vaccinations were up to date. A report went to the animal control officer. • Stopped a vehicle for an inoperable taillight at Broadway and 17th Street South at 9:52 p.m. Thursday. The driver, a 36-year-old Mankato man was cited for misdemeanor driving after revocation. A 36-year-old New Ulm female passenger was cited for ...

New Ulm Area Foundation awards grant for river sampling program

Communities June 6, 2026

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Area Foundation awarded a grant to Friends of Minnesota Valley to support its River Sampling Program for student water quality testing. The check presentation took place at Minnecon Park along the Minnesota River on Thursday. Ted L. Suss, president of Friends of the ...

Flandrau swim pond reopens

Local News June 6, 2026

NEW ULM — Just in time for a 90-degree heat wave Saturday, the Flandrau State Park swimming pond reopened Friday. More than 100 adults and children visited the sand-bottom pond Friday including Lexie and Cassandra Gifford of Cottonwood. “We came here for the first time to camp and meet ...

Police logs

News June 5, 2026

New Ulm Police • Responded to a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries at 1:43 p.m. Monday on the 500 block of 7th North Street. A 2014 Chevy Impala driven by Sharon Elizabeth Fitterer, 74, New Ulm, was in front of a 2012 Ford Expedition driven by Jack Christopher Griebel, 17, New Ulm northbound on 7th North. Fitterer slowed to turn right into the Express Lane station and was struck in the rear by Griebel. Damage was moderate to both vehicles. The Ford was towed. Fitterer had minor injuries. Both drivers wore seat belts. • Were dispatched at 1:39 p.m. Wednesday for a 31-year-old ...

Crosswind runaway prepares to take off

Local News June 5, 2026

NEW ULM - The New Ulm City Council made preparations for the start of the new crosswind runway project at the New Ulm Municipal Airport. The council gave pre-approval for federal and state grants in addition approving the second consideration on land annexation necessary to complete the ...