NEW ULM — 209 Pub & Grill at 209 N. Minnesota St. has new ownership as of January 1, 2026. Becky Portner and her son Nick Portner purchased the business from Herb Knutson. Becky Portner has served as general manager since Knutson acquired the predecessor business, the Lamplighter, in ...

NEW ULM — Sota Street Studio at 103 N. Minnesota St. offers a hands‑on creative outlet in the heart of downtown, where customers of all ages pick, paint and personalize bisque pottery pieces that the studio fires for a durable, food‑safe finish. Tami and Johnny Hanson opened the ...

NEW ULM — Tavern 507, a fresh, new space with a sports bar vibe in the Best Western Plus, continues to expand its menu. A new menu beginning Feb. 9 includes many pizza offerings with classic crust with cheese, Detroit style crust or gluten-free crust. Toppings include bacon, black or ...

NEW ULM — While celebrating 150 years in business this year, Citizens Bank Minnesota continues to upgrade its central technology system that processes all transactions, accounts and customer data. The bank’s core conversion, a two-year process, will enable it to migrate to a newer ...

NEW ULM — Tech Unlimited, a technology services company located at 1326 South Broadway Street in New Ulm, is owned by Chad Aukes and provides computer and smartphone repair, IT support, and remote assistance to residential and business customers in southern Minnesota. Aukes said he started ...

NEW ULM — Lykee Books, a family-operated bookstore that collaborates with other community organizations, continues to grow as a community hub with a bistro and coffee shop at 203 N. Minnesota St. Owner Brie Taralson hosted the gifts and bookstore grand opening in May 2024 in the former ...