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May 20, 2024

FORECASTERS PREPPING FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER TUESDAY

Forecasters say a line of severe thunderstorms could hit a large part of Minnesota beginning Tuesday.  Meteorologist Bill Borghoff says a very strong low-pressure system will track from southwest Minnesota up to Lake Superior.  He says anywhere southeast of that has a pretty good shot at seeing severe weather Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday evening.  Threats […]

May 20, 2024

ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION IN NEW ULM STARTS TODAY (MONDAY)

Construction is scheduled to start today (Monday) on the roundabout construction at Highway 14 and Highland Avenue in New Ulm.  The project includes constructing a single-lane roundabout, a new sidewalk and trail to connect existing locations and lighting.  Highway 14 from Brown County Road 12 to North Garden Street in New Ulm will be closed.  […]

May 18, 2024

RURAL FRANKLIN MAN IN CUSTODY AFTER STANDOFF WITH NEW ULM OFFICER

A 44-year-old rural Franklin man is in custody in Brown County after a standoff with a New Ulm Police officer early Thursday morning near New Ulm.  Shane Lawrence Santoro was charged Friday with two counts of felony firearm possession by a person convicted of a crime of violence and felony receiving stolen property in Brown […]

May 17, 2024

Sierra Theis and Claire Hoffman with Hometown Hero United

Sierra and Claire talked about the Weavin’ for Warriors event Saturday at Kaboy Up Arena on County Road 12 New Ulm.  It’s a pole bending rodeo event that raises money for Hometown Hero Outdoors, whether it’s veterans, first responders, firefighters.  There will be stick horse races too.  The event is Saturday starting at 11 am […]

May 17, 2024

DAHMS AND TORKELSON TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS

Senator Gary Dahms of Redwood Falls and Representative Paul Torkelson of Hanska are going to hold joint town hall meetings Wednesday, May 29 in Sleepy Eye, New Ulm, Springfield, Lamberton and Redwood Falls.  Dahms says these meetings are an opportunity for constituents to receive an update on the recently completed legislative session.  It will also […]

May 17, 2024

Amy Johnson

  Brown County Historical Society is accepting registrations for the One Room School House Program.  New Ulm’s Popcorn Wagon is celebrating 11o years and will be operating Saturday, May 25th. Lunch and a Bite of History next Thursday features “The Great Storm- Blizzard of 1873”.  

May 17, 2024

NEW DNR LICENSING SYSTEM COMING IN 2025

Starting next year, Minnesota will have more ways to buy hunting and fishing licenses.  Most licenses will be available in both digital or print-at-home formats.  You can download your license to your smartphone or print it, depending on your purchase option.  Rodmen Smith is the director of Minnesota DNR Enforcement and he says they are […]

May 17, 2024

TWO HURT IN BROWN COUNTY CRASH

The state patrol was called to a collision at the intersection of Highway 14 and County Road 10 in Home Township Brown County Thursday afternoon at 4:54 pm.  Authorities say a Ram 3500 driven by 80-year-old Gerald Traurig of New Ulm and a Ford Ecosport driven by 58-year-old Cynthia Bratland of Hastings collided.  Both drivers […]

May 16, 2024

STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY

Minnesota employers added jobs for the fourth straight month, with an increase of 3900 jobs from March to April on a seasonally adjusted basis.  The private sector gained 5500 jobs, according to information released by the Minnesota Department of  Employment and Economic Development (DEED).  Minnesota has gained jobs in 10 out of the last 12 […]

May 16, 2024

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VS STRATEGIC PLAN

The city of New Ulm held an open house Wednesday night where people got a chance to see a copy of the comprehensive plan for New Ulm.  Residents had a chance to share ideas of what they feel should be in the comprehensive plan going forward.  The city is also working on a strategic plan.  […]
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