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New Ulm Police • Took a report from a parent at 10:37 p.m. Monday about her 15-year-old New Ulm daughter taking nude photos and videos of herself and sending them to people on Snapchat. Some of the recipients were older men. A report went to an investigator. • Took a call at 4:23 p.m. Monday from a 20-year-old New Ulm woman that walked away from a group home. She returned about two and one-half hours later. A report went to Yellow Medicine County Probation. Brown County Sheriff's Office • Responded to a gunshots report at 2:25 p.m. Monday near the Cottonwood River bridge south ...

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New Ulm Police • Took a report from a parent at 10:37 p.m. Monday about her 15-year-old New Ulm daughter taking nude photos and videos of herself and sending them to people on Snapchat. Some of the recipients were older men. A report went to an investigator. • Took a call at 4:23 p.m. Monday from a 20-year-old New Ulm woman that walked away from a group home. She returned about two and one-half hours later. A report went to Yellow Medicine County Probation.

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New Ulm Police • Met with a 44-year-old New Ulm woman at 5:51 p.m. Thursday who said she was just assaulted by her boyfriend, a 38-year-old New Ulm man. Officers met with the suspect who fled on foot after he was told he was under arrest for domestic assault. The man was transported to the Brown County Jail. A report was sent to the Brown County Attorney’s Office for consideration of gross misdemeanor domestic assault, fleeing on foot, and obstructing the legal process. The woman did not seek medical attention. • Responded to detox at 9:57 p.m. Thursday for a report of a ...

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New Ulm Police • Met with a 44-year-old New Ulm woman at 5:51 p.m. Thursday who said she was just assaulted by her boyfriend, a 38-year-old New Ulm man. Officers met with the suspect who fled on foot after he was told he was under arrest for domestic assault. The man was transported to the Brown County Jail. A report was sent to the Brown County Attorney’s Office for consideration of gross misdemeanor domestic assault, fleeing on foot, and obstructing the legal process. The woman did not seek medical attention. • Responded to detox at 9:57 p.m. Thursday for a report of a ...

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Minnesota State Patrol • Responded to a two-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 71 at 48th Avenue, Dovre Township, Kandiyohi County at 7:02 a.m. Thursday. A 2000 Ford F250 driven by a 16-year-old Spicer boy was southbound on Highway 71 when he collided with a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado driven westbound, crossing Highway 71 by Debra Mae Palm, 66, Morton. Palm was transported to St. Cloud Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The juvenile was transported to a Willmar hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Both drivers wore seat belts. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office, ...

Betty A. Baumberger

Betty A. Baumberger, age 77, of Hutchinson, formerly of New Ulm, died Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – South Chapel in New Ulm, with Pastor Timothy Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11 a.m. at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – South Chapel in New Ulm. The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements. To sign the guestbook or leave an online condolence, please visit mvfh.org.