New Ulm, MN

Braxton Seifert was the victor in Tuesday’s election for Minnesota Senate District 15. The Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office reported that district-wide, Seifert (R-Marshall) had over 66% of the vote, with an unofficial vote total of 25,173. DFL candidate Andrea Boettger, of New Ulm, had an unofficial vote total of 12,517. SD 15 includes Lac […]

Approximately $60,000 in additional revenue for New Ulm Public Schools will come into effect July 1, 2027 thanks to the passing of Constitutional Amendment I, “Increasing funding to school districts.” This money is not coming from tax dollars, but from Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund, which has generated its current $2.3 billion from school trust lands, […]

New Ulm Police Department • At 7:56 p.m. Friday officers stopped a vehicle on the block of 15th South Street and Broadway for equipment violation. The driver, a 23-year-old Windom woman, did not have a valid driver’s license. Inside the vehicle was an open package of cannabis. Report to attorney for no proof of insurance, […]

Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles Wednesday following an Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis. He was 86. Known for his work in Shakespearean Theatre, playing Oberon, Macbeth and more, Stewart most recently reprised his role as Professor Charles Xavier for the upcoming movie “Avengers: Doomsday” which is set to release in December. New Ulm […]

Thank you to New Ulm Area Community Education from The Grand Center for Arts and Culture for supporting Kids Creating Camps in the summer of 2026.

From the Sister Cities Commission NEW ULM – The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the year 2027 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program. The recipient of this award will live 12-weeks in or near the City of Ulm, Germany. The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission will provide transportation to […]

MARSHALL — The Marshall volleyball team opened the postseason with a dominant performance Wednesday, sweeping New Ulm 25-9, 25-7, 25-8. The Tigers controlled the match from the start, using strong serving and a balanced offensive attack to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Marshall head coach Dan Westby said his team looked crisp […]

I am writing in support of Andrea Boettiger who is running for Minnesota state senate in district 15 and Nathan Schmig. First off with Andrea, she is a proven leader with experience as New Ulm City Council. She has dealt with budget issues, housing issues, and more. She is no doubt someone that is running […]

PUBLISH (October 24, 2026) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PUB- LIC NUISANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of New Ulm will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers in the City Hall, 100 North Broadway Street in said City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, No- vember 3 rd […]

William Gieseke (Alt. Gieske) Sr. was born in Hanover, Germany, in September of 1831. He came to the United States when he was 17 years old. In 1861, he moved to New Ulm, where he lived for 22 years. During his residence in New Ulm, he served as sheriff of Brown County for nine years. […]