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Cold snap ahead

NEW ULM – The city received a light dusting of snow Wednesday morning and again late in the afternoon, but the real concern was the dropping temperature. National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Strus said the New Ulm region had seen the worst of the snow until the weekend, with most ...

SE City Council OKS arena loan extension

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye City Council unanimously approved a $200,000 interest-free loan to the Sleepy Eye Arena Association Tuesday. Arena projects include a de-humidification system with a $180,000 price tag last year, said Sleepy Eye Arena Association President Terry ...

Tech Unlimited owner to build five ax-throwing lanes, 2 smash lab rooms

NEW ULM – Ever feel the urge to throw an ax or smash objects to vent frustration, but cannot find an appropriate venue? Soon there could be a place for that. Chad Aukes, the owner of Tech Unlimited, is planning to bring indoor recreation businesses to New Ulm that combine ax throwing and ...

Park & Rec Commission OKs history center design concept

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Park & Recreation Commission unanimously approved a Johnson Park History Center design concept Monday. The design now awaits approval from the City Council and allow the New Ulm Baseball Association to begin a capital campaign for additional funding from ...

EDA allocates funds for housing rehab loan programs

NEW ULM – Following last month’s loan program review, the New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) agreed to allocate funds to the “Get It Ready Single Family Rehab” and the “Multi-Family Rental Rehab” programs. Get It Ready Single Family Rehab and the Multi-Family Rental Rehab ...

Nicollet Council OKs zoning restrictions for cannabis and hemp

NICOLLET -- A public hearing was held prior to the Monday evening regular Nicollet City Council meeting pertaining to cannabis and hemp businesses and the proposed amendment to the city’s zoning regulations. Mayor Fred Froehlich, and Council Members Matt Anthony, Phil Radel and Mary Wels ...