NEW ULM — Eligible renters and homeowners are encouraged to apply for Federal Energy Assistance Program (EAP) funding released Dec. 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The free program provides an average benefit of about $550, plus support to respond to emergencies. The ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council is looking at a possible final levy increase of 7.36% for 2026. This is down slightly from the preliminary levy increase of 8.16% set in September. New Ulm Finance Director Nicole Jorgensen said the reduction in levy came from two sources: an adjustment to ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council approved an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance, Tuesday to fix an error impacting development of four lots on South German Street. The four lots are located on German Street between 15th South and 17th South and exist in a medium density residence ...

NEW ULM – New Ulm High School inducted 2025 National Honor Society members Monday. This year 22 juniors and three seniors were inducted into the NHS to join 29 returning members. In order to qualify for NHS, a student must maintain GPA of at least 3.5 and have 30 hours of service to the ...

NEW ULM -- It didn't take long for Jim Bartels to figure out what was happening when a group of "invaders"—carrying purple and gold balloons—broke up the "mandatory" 3 p.m. advertising meeting at KNUJ Monday. The people, the balloons, and the Hub Club apparel gave it away. The group showed ...

NEW ULM – The election polling locations in New Ulm will remain the same in 2026. Tuesday, the New Ulm City Council voted to designate the 2026 election polling locations for each of its four wards. The city is required by state statue to designate polling places the year before an election. ...