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New Ulm

MSHSL changes structure for 9th grade

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Public School Board of Education received an update on changes to Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) structure on Thursday. Superintendent Sean Koster told the board that earlier this month, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) voted on an amendment to ...

No bones about it

NEW ULM — Skeletons standing on every corner, ghosts hanging from every tree, and witches gathering in every yard can only mean one thing: Halloween is less than a week away. Many residents are starting to get in the spirit of the holiday with scary decorations going up across town. In New ...

Replace one well, might as well replace the other

NEW ULM – The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is looking to replace two wells on the city water system. The PUC is looking to replace well 23 due to damage sustained this summer, but will also replace well 22 to take advantage of cost efficiencies. In June, the water department detected a ...

Steffl retires after 46 years in Hy-Vee family

NEW ULM - At 1:55 p.m. Friday, Oct.18, Maggi Steffl punched out of her shift at Hy-Vee grocery store for the final time after a 46-year career at the store. Leaving the store was not easy. Steffl said it was hard to punch out, comparing it to leaving family. Steffl started her career at ...

A rooftop fusion of food and fashion

NEW ULM – Friday was a night of fashion and fine dining, with Rush and Gallery 512 collaborating on a rooftop birthday celebration. Rush restaurant and Gallery 512 boutique joined together to create a Fashion Fusion event featuring a sneak peek at the latest clothes and menu items for both ...

EDA small business incentive grant back in 2025 with a twist

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) is bringing its small business incentive grant program back for 2025 with an emphasis on specific types of businesses. The grant will open from Nov. 1 to Dec. 30. The program requires new businesses to have been open for at least 3 ...