NEW ULM — An excavator dug into the ground near the intersection of Center and German Street Wednesday as construction crews worked at replacing aging water and sanitary sewer mains. “Things are moving along. The project began Monday,” said New Ulm City Engineer Joe Stadheim. “We’re ...

NEW ULM – Spikin in the Street is returning this year, and looks to further establish its foothold as a major community event. Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Warmka said people had initially been hesitant to the idea last year, but when the event had done very well. “Overwhelmingly ...

HANSKA – Friday the Tauer Dairy Farm in rural Hanska will host the 2024 Family Night on the Dairy Farm. The event is organized by the New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club and is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the David and Angie Tauer farm, 14758 230th Avenue, Hanska. Parking ...

NEW ULM — With favorable weather, the Highway 14/Highland Avenue roundabout will be opened to traffic Friday, Aug. 9. The $2.3 million, single-lane project with lighting, new sidewalk and trail to connect to existing locations was expected to be complete in late July but the weather threw ...

NEW ULM — Several hundred people gathered downtown on Minnesota Street under the Rush Rooftop Restaurant up to 30 minutes before 1,000 ping pong balls were dropped to them from the roof. Ping pong balls were gathered by children and adults. The balls had labeled discounts, chances to win New ...

BERNADOTTE – For the first time since 2019, Ruth Klossner’s Mooseum was open for all to enjoy and explore. The Mooseum would usually open once every year, but Klossner said it has been viewable by private tour only since 2019. While COVID-19 was a factor, it was not the only one. As her ...