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Shoppers enjoy ‘festive atmosphere’

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NEW ULM — Cold temperatures did not stop shoppers from visiting businesses Thursday evening as they went from store to store for the annual Shop New Ulm at Night event, taking advantage of specials, tastings and extended hours. The four-hour promotion, held from 4 to 8 p.m., brought steady ...

New Ulm EDA adopts first strategic plan

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NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority formally approved its first strategic plan. The strategic plan was developed by Better City, an economic advisory group. Last month, Better City CEO Jason Godfrey gave a report on the strategic plan to the EDA. Tuesday, Godfrey brought the ...

St. Anthony students go shopping for Santa’s Closet

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NEW ULM – Friday morning, members of New Ulm’s Sertoma Club collected toys from different donors in the area as part of the Santa’s Closet program. Sertoma has organized the Christmas toy donation for more than 30 years. Throughout the year, Sertoma collects money, toys, books, hats and ...

Get flu vaccine now, before holidays

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NEW ULM — With flu outbreaks on the rise across Minnesota, Brown County Public Health Director Jaimee Brand advises the public to get a flu vaccine before the next holiday period. “Based on recent data, I think it would be fair to assume we will continue to see influenza increase over the ...

Police logs

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Minnesota State Patrol • Responded to a two-vehicle crash on snowy and icey road conditions at 2:26 p.m. Friday on State Highway 5, Washington Lake Township, Sibley County. A 2021 Buick Enclave was driven eastbound on Highway 5 by Nathan Bentley Stevermer, 49, Sleepy Eye, when it collided ...

Nominations open for New Ulm Human Rights award

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Each year, the New Ulm Human Rights Commission honors an individual, organization, or business that has made a significant contribution to advancing human rights and social justice in our community. The commission is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Human Rights Award. The award ...