NEW ULM – Kathy Rubey stood across German Street watching a large excavator load large pieces of George’s Ballroom debris onto gravel trucks Monday. She talked about her ballroom memories while taking photos with her phone. “My mom and dad, Betty and Bill Gieseke had lots of fun bowling ...

NEW ULM — The cold forced many people indoors Saturday, but few stayed home, preferring to take advantage of local shopping. Small Business Saturday, a promotion to counter Black Friday shopping, is extremely popular in New Ulm. Many small businesses in New Ulm credit Small Business Saturday ...

NEW ULM -- The 36th New Ulm Parade of Lights was held under brisk conditions Friday evening. By the time the parade began at 6 p.m. temperatures had dropped to the single digits. Some spectators chose to watch the parade from inside one of the accommodating businesses, but many chose to ...

NEW ULM – In the span of three minutes, 25 turkeys rained on a crowd gather at Minnesota Street and 2nd North. The turkeys were thrown by from Rush’s rooftop restaurant. Rush owner Aaron Bode threw several of the turkeys himself. The event was part of KNUJ’s “Great Turkey Drop.” ...

NEW ULM – For many, the holiday seasons are a time of giving and few organizations are as synonymous with giving as the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers. In Brown County, the 2024 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign began on Nov. 15. Local bell ringers Gerry Horner and Pat Woratschka ...

NEW ULM ‑ By a 4-1 vote Tuesday, Brown County Commissioners approved disposition of the Brown-Nicollet Community Health Board (BNCHB) property known as the Elixir building and the Elixir fund. Action came on a motion by Commissioner Tony Berg, seconded by Dave Borchert. Earlier this year, ...