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September 18, 2025

MINNESOTA RESIDENTS WARNED OF FAKE TAX SCAM

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning residents about scam text messages that appear to come from the department.  These texts claim you’re owed a refund and ask you to click a link to update your banking information.  But don’t be fooled, these messages are not from the Department of Revenue.  Officials say their systems […]

September 17, 2025

HECTOR WOMAN HURT IN CRASH

A Hector woman was hurt in a collision between a Ford Fusion and a Ford Taurus Wednesday morning.  The state patrol was called at 10:50 to the crash at the intersection of Highway 4 and Ash Avenue West in Hector.  The Fusion was driven by 34-year-old Jeanette Rodriguez of Hector.  She was taken to Olivia […]

September 17, 2025

AVIAN INFLUENZA REPORTED IN REDWOOD COUNTY TURKEY FLOCK

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported in a commercial turkey flock in Redwood County.   This is the first detection since April and the state had been declared free of the disease in late August.  The Redwood County flock consisted of around 20,000 Toms and had […]

September 17, 2025

KARI BERAN

Kari Beran of Pro Kinship for Kids introduced us to this month’s Mentee of the Month and talked at length about the Coats for Kids drive.  Kip the Kinship Bear will be on the roof of the Franklin Building downtown New Ulm noon October 3 – noon October 5 with Pro Kinship staff down below […]

September 17, 2025

Sandra Yuni

Executive Director of the United Way Brown County Area, Sandra Yuni discussed a change will be coming for the capitol campaign and gives updates on various programs.                                                  

September 17, 2025

COMMISSIONERS LEARN 2024 COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS WERE ACCURATE

2024 election counts were accurate.  That’s what the New Ulm League of Women Voters told the Brown County Board of Commissioners Tuesday.   The election report was made by 160 Minnesota League of Women Voters trained volunteers and members who observed the election in 43 of Minnesota’s 87 counties.  The post-election review process includes a canvassing […]

September 17, 2025

Many Factors Can Lead to Homelessness

  New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert discussed homelessness in New Ulm Wednesday morning on KNUJ.  The situation has many contributing factors: housing shortage, addiction, mental health,  and inability to work.  There are resources available.        

September 17, 2025

CHARGES FILED IN MANKATO FRAT HOUSE ARSON FIRE

A Mankato man is charged with first-degree arson for a fire Monday morning that damaged an MSU fraternity house.  Blue Earth County prosecutors say 32-year-old Mitchell Thompson was caught on surveillance tape setting sheets on fire on the front porch.  A witness reported seeing Thompson standing across the street at the time of the fire.  […]

September 16, 2025

GOVERNOR WALZ RUNNING FOR UNPRECEDENTED THIRD TERM

Governor Walz is seeking an unprecedented third four-year term as the state’s governor.  Walz made his announcement this (Tuesday) morning touting raising graduation rates to the highest ever, working across party lines to balance the budget and protecting education.  But Walz says he isn’t done yet and that’s why he’s running for re-election.  He said […]

September 16, 2025

Mayor Encourages Citizens to Offer Safety Input

New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer said it is simple to navigate New Ulm Safety Action Plan comment section.  The public is welcome to share its input.  Go to newulmmn.gov to participate.  Last week, New Ulm hosted the Preserve Minnesota Conference.          
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