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‘Grandparents Happy Hour Law’ won’t change much in NU

Local News May 1, 2026

NEW ULM — It appears Minnesota’s new “Grandparents Happy Hour” law effective Aug. 1, 2026 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, won’t change things much in area nursing homes. The new law allows assisted living facilities, and boarding care homes to serve alcohol to residents and guests during organized events without a liquor license. Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm already has happy hour every Friday, said administrator Candas Schouvieller. “Residents can have a drink of wine, beer or a mixed drink every Friday. I don’t think the new law will change ...

True crime author to attend NU book fair

Mailbag May 1, 2026

Saturday, May 2, 2026, Forensic Psychologist and True Crime Author, Frank F. Weber will be at the 1st Annual Minnesota Author Fair at Lykke Books in downtown New Ulm. Lykke Books shares a space with Nu Brew Coffee House. The authors will be signing books and Lykke Books will be signing and ...

Police logs

Local News April 30, 2026

New Ulm Police • Received a two-vehicle injury crash reported at 10:58 a.m. Thursday on Highway 19 east of Highway 15, Winthrop, Transit Township, Sibley County. A 2008 Chrysler 300 driven westbound by Diego Armando Ortiz, 20, Gaylord, who collided with 2009 Kenworth tractor driven westbound by Remon Meijer, 29, Richmond. Ortiz was transported to Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center, Arlington with non-life threatening injuries. Both drivers wore seat belts. The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, Winthrop Police, Fire and Ambulance assisted.

Potential rate increase for water and wastewater

Local News April 30, 2026

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission discussed proposed rate increases for water and wastewater service Tuesday to cover rising capital costs and strengthen reserve balances. The commission held a special work session at city hall following its regular meeting. Consultant ...

Police logs

News April 30, 2026

New Ulm Police • Received a report of garage door damage estimated at $5,668 at 4:04 p.m. Tuesday. The property owner did not want to file charges on the suspect, a 15-year-old New Ulm male. A report was done for documentation. Later at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday at the same address, a theft report of two vape cartridges was received. Theft charges are sought for the same suspect. • Received a report of a vehicle driven away from Applebee’s parking lot at 5:24 p.m. Tuesday. Police said an 89-year-old New Ulm man got into a vehicle that did not belong to him and drove it home. Police ...

Ditch clean up with Knights of Columbus

Mailbag April 30, 2026

The Knights of Columbus participated in the Adopt-A-Highway ditch cleanup on Tuesday, April 28 along Highway 14 west of New Ulm. This is their 36th year of keeping Highway 14 clean of debris. KC members included: George Stueber, Terry Peterson, Paul Wineke, Mario Desouza, Scott Osborne, ...