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New Ulm

47 years of pancakes

NEW ULM — In Liefeld Hall underneath the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Church, New Ulm’s Boy Scout Troop 25 held its 47th Pancake Breakfast Sunday. Attendees got a plate of sausage, ham, and the eponymous pancakes. Refills of pancakes and drinks were given out by Boy Scouts. Troop Leader ...

Bridging the mental health gap

NEW ULM — A new mental health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is coming to New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) to bridge the gap between in-patient and out-patient treatment. Before this program started, NUMC had only two options for mental health treatment. The out-patient option had ...

Torkelson, Dahms hopeful for NU sewer, water main funding

ST. PAUL — Rep. Paul Torkelson and Sen. Gary Dahms said they’re hopeful Minnesota’s 2024 Capital Investment Bonding bill will include $2 million to complete New Ulm’s gravity sewer and water main project and demolish a lift station. The 2024 Minnesota legislative session began Feb. 12. ...

Showcasing Cottonwood River collection

NEW ULM — After seven years exploring the Cottonwood River, William Eibner is getting the chance to show what he’s found. Eibner is the new guest curator at the Brown County Historical Society. His exhibit will be on the second floor of the museum until the end of March. Eibner’s ...

A white Valentine’s Day

NEW ULM — While red is the most associated color with Valentine’s Day, a rare snowstorm colored the city’s landscape with white. National Weather Service Meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein said there have been plenty of systems in the Midwest this year, but few had made it north enough to ...

Potential WIC funding shortage hits home

NEW ULM — A potential WIC funding shortfall could impact Brown County families who need assistance. Brown County Public Health Director Jaimee Brand said WIC is one of the many programs Brown County Public Health offers. She said WIC focuses on helping pregnant women and new ...