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To the editor: I was happy to see in Saturday’s Journal that NUHS is bringing back “The Man Who Came to Dinner” for it’s spring play. As a student di

cschuldt@nujournal.com Staff photo by Clay Schuldt New Ulm will at least temporarily allow e-scooters on the bike trail. NEW ULM — Electric scooters will be allowed on the bicycle/walking path around town, at least temporarily. The New Ulm City Council unanimously approved a micromobility vehicle sharing operation license for a company called Bird. Bird will bring 50 electric scooters that can be rented and shared throughout the community. In addition to approving the license, the council adopted a new ordinance regulating micromobility sharing operations. The electric scooters being brou...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM — The New Ulm City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Robert Beussman and began the process of selecting and appointing a person to fill the vacant position mayor position, Tuesday. Beussman formally resigned as New Ulm’s Mayor on Thursday, April 15. In a letter to New Ulm citizens, Beussman said one of the reasons for his resignation was medical issues. The council thanked Beussman for his years of service and presented him with a plaque during the meeting. Beussman received a standing ovation from those in attendance. With the resignation of Beuss...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM–The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) tabled a decision on a $50,000 loan to M&K Forestry & Land Management Services Tuesday, citing a need for more information. M&K Forestry & Land Management is planning to start a new business and needs assistance with the down payment for a bank loan. The total loan package is $273,000 with loans from Bank Midwest and the EDA. City Manager Chris Dalton said the $50,000 would help close a loan for equipment purchase. The equipment is currently on hold until the loan is approved. M&K has two contracts pending on...

ksweeney@nujournal.com NEW ULM — With the 55th anniversary of the New Ulm St. Patrick’s Day Parade approaching on Wednesday, the Irish community in New Ulm has been faced with a dilemma. They, of course, want to keep the tradition of the longest continuous St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the state alive, but they want to do their civic duty in the face of the COVID-19 celebration. “We know that the New Ulm St. Patrick’s Day celebration draws huge crowds to New Ulm every year, and we know this has all the makings of a Super Spreader event,” said parade organizer Tom Donnelly. “L...