NEW ULM – The New Ulm Public Library is preparing to bid Programming and Technology Service Librarian LeRoy Harris a fond farewell. For nearly six years, Harris has worked to get the library’s memory lab off the ground as well as start several popular programs that continue to entertain ...

ST. PETER — Supporters of the Social Security Expansion Act met Tuesday at the St. Peter Community Center to outline how the proposed legislation would strengthen the nation’s Social Security system, increase benefits, and ensure long‑term solvency for future generations. “This is a ...

BROWN COUNTY — Ice fishing enthusiasts can have twice the fun this weekend with contests on Lake Hanska Saturday and Sleepy Eye Lake Sunday. The 11th Annual Lake Hanska Ice Fishing Derby begins with registration at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Geiger Landing, near the intersection of County ...

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved implementing bidVAULT electronic bidding for highway projects Tuesday. Brown County Highway Engineer Andrew Lang said many area counties, cities and consultants use some form of electronic bidding used by contractors for road and ...

NEW ULM – Members of New Ulm Area Chamber and the New Ulm Convention & Visitors Bureau made a surprised visit to KNUJ radio station Tuesday. The group, led by Mayor Kathleen Backer, was on a special mission to find KNUJ program director and announcer Brian Filzen, who received the 2026 ...

NEW ULM — A familiar voice in regional agriculture took center stage Monday as Jim Bartels was honored by the New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club with its Service to Agriculture Award, the organization’s highest recognition. Bartels, a longtime broadcaster at KNUJ and tireless advocate for youth ...