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Art with a plan on the go

For the past four years, professional artist SammyJo Miller has been following her dream. Actually it’s probably two dreams. Both dreams led Miller and her husband, Eric, to move their family from the St. Cloud area to southwest Minnesota. “It’s been a long-time dream to publish a ...

‘With malice toward none’

NEW ULM – Last week, guests of the CAST Senior center were treated to a history lesson on one of American’s most infamous crimes. Historian David Jones gave a presentation on the murder of President Abraham Lincoln, titled “A Fragile Time.” Jones set the stage for the Lincoln ...

NUPU reports strong electrical reliability in 2025

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission recognized another year for its electric system performance, Tuesday The council received the 2025 Electric System Reliability Standards and Performance report and later received the American Public Power Association’s Certificate of ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLISH (April 23, 30, 2026) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Drawings and Specifi- cations to be issued on April 30, 2026 Sleepy Eye Housing & Redevelopment Au- thority Plumbing, Windows and Doors Replace- ment Project Ross Park Apartments 313 4th Ave SE Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 The Sleepy Eye Hous- ing & Redevelopment Authority will accept bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services necessary for the Plumbing, Win- dows and Doors Re- placement Project in- cluding all associated work required to ...

US citizenship in limbo for many applicants

NEW ULM — Naturalization oath ceremonies in Minnesota have decreased significantly, leaving some approved applicants waiting months to complete the final step of becoming U.S. citizens, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The frequency of ceremonies has dropped from approximately four per month to about one, based on information from USCIS and individuals familiar with the process. The League of Women Voters reported registering more than 1,000 new voters per month at ceremonies in early 2025. By March 2026, that number had fallen to 52, according to the ...

New Ulm Chamber & CVB Tourism Luncheon

NEW ULM - The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host its annual Tourism Luncheon 11:30am, Wednesday, May 6 at Benny's inside the NU Franklin building. The event brings together tourism partners, local businesses, and community leaders to celebrate the impact of tourism in New Ulm and prepare for the upcoming season. The luncheon will also include updates on tourism initiatives and strategies to increase visitation and overnight stays. Tourism plays a key role in supporting local businesses and driving economic activity. Over the past year, ...