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Citizens Bank Minnesota celebrates 150 years in businesses

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 ...

Tavern 507 continues to expand menu

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 ...

Sota Street Studio brings paint‑your‑own pottery to downtown New Ulm

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 ...

Portners take ownership of 209 Pub & Grill

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 2018. ...

The Coffee Keller reports 70% sales increase after downtown relocation

NEW ULM — The Coffee Keller has experienced significant growth since relocating last September from a basement space to a prominent street-level storefront at 5 N. Minnesota St. in downtown New Ulm. Owner Chay Henle reported a roughly 70% increase in sales following the move, which has ...

Kraft Heinz approaches 70 years in NU

NEW ULM — Kraft Heinz Company, the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest such company in the world, will celebrate 70 years in New Ulm September 20. The plant on South Bridge Street employs 400 people and produces all of Kraft Heinz’s signature ...