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New Ulm EDA adopts first strategic plan

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority formally approved its first strategic plan. The strategic plan was developed by Better City, an economic advisory group. Last month, Better City CEO Jason Godfrey gave a report on the strategic plan to the EDA. Tuesday, Godfrey brought the final draft of the plan to the board. The strategic plan outlines the long-term goals of New Ulm EDA, key priorities and a schedule reaching these goals. Godfrey provided an overview of the strategic plan for the board members, highlighting the five priorities: housing, branding, business ...

Ronald “Ron” J. Wertish

REDWOOD FALLS—Ronald “Ron” J. Wertish, 75, of Redwood Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family in Redwood Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN with burial to follow in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from  4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the church, with a Parish Prayer Service and Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to his service from 10:00 - 11:00 ...

Faye Schuetzle

NEW ULM—Faye Schuetzle, age 99 of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Oak Hills Living Center. A funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Kathleen Ulland Klinkner officiating. ...

Randy Gene Engelby

GAYLORD—Randy Gene Engelby, age 65, of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2025, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Arlington. Funeral services for Randy will be private. Randy was born on October 4, 1960, to Roy and Vera Engelby in Wells, MN. He was baptized in West Freeborn Lutheran Church on April 6, 1961, in Hartland, MN. He went to school in the Winthrop area and graduated from high school early. After high school, Randy began working, doing farm work and driving trucks that carried agricultural and dairy products. He later started his own trucking company in Gaylord, ...

Connie E. Losleben

SLEEPY EYE—Connie E. Losleben, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and lifelong lover of art and laughter, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at St. Mary’s ...

Irene Olson

SPRINGFIELD—Irene Olson, age 99, of Springfield, MN, died on November 27, 2025, at Vista Prairie in New Ulm, MN. Her family is planning a memorial service in the Spring of 2026. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.