New Ulm News Archives - Page 2 of 98

January 17, 2025

NO VEHICLES ON SLEEPY EYE LAKE

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is restricting all vehicle traffic on Sleepy Eye Lake due to open water and unsafe ice conditions. This includes all ATVs, trucks, cars and snowmobiles. This is due to several open water areas on the lake and at the North public landing. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will continue to […]

January 17, 2025

MAN FACING CHARGES IN HOWK HIT-AND-RUN

A St. Paul man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run New Year’s morning that seriously injured a New Ulm native. Maurice Carter faces one count of criminal vehicular operation in connection with the incident that injured Michaela Howk. Investigators said they talked with Carter on Tuesday and he allegedly admitted to hitting Howk […]

January 17, 2025

BIG UPTICK IN NOROVIRUS CASES

Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in norovirus cases this winter. The state Department of Health reported 76 outbreaks last month affecting over 1500 people. This number is more than double the usual cases reported. So far this month, there have been 26 additional outbreaks. Health officials remind anyone experiencing norovirus symptoms, such as vomiting […]

January 16, 2025

GOVERNOR, LT. GOVERNOR UNVEIL BUDGET PROPOSAL

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled their 2025 biennial budget Thursday calling for a reduction in spending and the first sales tax cut in state history. The proposal also calls for closing tax loopholes for services offered by wealth managers and lawyers, combats fraud and sets Minnesota up for success for years to […]

January 16, 2025

OLIVIA POLICE INVESTIGATE METH BAGGIE FOUND AT CASEY’S

A Willmar woman is in the Renville County jail suspected of second degree possession of a controlled substance. Olivia police was called to the Casey’s General Store at 8:12 Wednesday morning after staff reported finding a baggie of a suspected controlled substance on the floor. Law enforcement was handed the baggie containing a crystalline substance […]

January 16, 2025

Josh Krenz and Larry Helget

Josh and Larry were inviting everyone to the Ice Fishing Derby, February 8th, at Sleepy Eye Lake. Cash prizes for the biggest fish in six categories, plus food, prizes and raffles will be taking place. Remember, bring your ice cleats! […]

January 15, 2025

NURSING AND HEALTH CARE CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM NUMC

Applications are now being accepted for the New Ulm Medical Center scholarships for the 2025 – 2026 academic school year. The scholarships are awarded to students who are currently pursuing their nursing degree, nurse practitioner/physician assistant degree or a degree in a health care-related field. Five scholarships are available – the Charlotte West Anderson scholarship, […]

January 15, 2025

CAR VS. SEMI INJURES SANBORN WOMAN

The state patrol was called to a crash between a semi and a Chevrolet Traverse Wednesday morning at 7:57 pm on Highway 71 in Sanborn. Authorities say the semi was driven by Chad Bonin of Franklin. The Chevy was driven by Diane Arnsdorf of Sanborn. She was taken to North Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening […]

January 15, 2025

ONE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER MOUNTAIN LAKE STANDOFF

Mountain Lake authorities are investigating a standoff Saturday night that ended with a man in custody. Mountain Lake police say officers were called to a home at 9:45 pm reporting a 32-year-old male holding a gun to their head. The man was believed to be highly intoxicated. Officers contacted the man’s wife who was home […]

January 15, 2025

GOOD THUNDER MAYOR PLACED ON PROBATION

The Mayor of Good Thunder has been placed on probation for a conviction connected to an investigation involving embezzlement of public funds. 68-year-old Robert John Anderson admitted to one of the gross misdemeanor charges in exchange for the dismissal of all the felony charges and the remaining gross misdemeanor offenses in a plea agreement announced […]