Overview: In a development for public health and infrastructure, the New Ulm Public Utilities Commission is moving forward with a formal request for a $1 million grant and forgivable loan from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority. The funds aim to replace lead service lines across the city, a project that could eliminate the financial burden on the city while addressing an important community safety issue. This effort is part of a multi-year initiative, with the first phase targeting approximately 70 priority service lines in the older parts of town, notably between German to Jefferson and 10th . . .