NEW ULM — State Street Theater is bringing a relatively recent musical to the stage as it presents “Matilda the Musical” this July. The musical will be showing on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available $25 in advance ...

NEW ULM — Dr. Ann Vogel and Norma “Bunny” Wieland, two lifelong friends recently shared memories of growing up at the Brown County Poor Farm. Poor farms were county-run facilities that provided housing, meals and basic care for elderly residents and others who had no family support or ...

NEW ULM — Since its construction in 1995, River Valley BMX has been looking to provide riders of all ages with a high-quality track with families, fun and safety in mind. But track operators Josh and Brittany Nosbush recently got in the saddle and brought that kind of thinking to new heights ...

NEW ULM – Area garden enthusiasts rejoice, the Brown County Master Gardeners’ Gardenfest Tour is back for 2026. The Gardenfest Tour is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and will feature five gardens selected by Brown County Master Gardeners. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at ...

CROSSLAKE — Camp Cuyuna, located just north of Crosslake, has been the longtime home of area scouting but that will come to a close this month. The Twin Valley Council of Scouting America has listed the 634-acre property for sale for $2.75 million. The decision follows an 18-month study ...

Climate fiction, or cli-fi, is a form of speculative fiction that features a changed or changing climate as a major plot device. Here is a list of the titles and descriptions I found searching the New Ulm Public Library online catalog at www.newulmlibrary.org. “2084: A Novel of Future ...