NEW ULM – Courtney and Tim Rieke’s home at 424 South State Street has become a regular stop for residents who drive through town to look at holiday lights. The couple has lived in the home since 2015, and their decorations have grown into a seasonal fixture in the neighborhood. Courtney ...

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2026 salary and per diem hike for commissioners Tuesday. Commissioners will receive a 2026 salary of $31,982 plus $1,500 for the board chair and $500 for the vice chair. Daily per diem rose from $80 to $100. “I think this is ...

NEW ULM — R & R Bait & Tackle bait shop owner Francis Rieger of New Ulm said ice fishing demand is growing as the temperatures drop this winter. “A lot of people are going to Sleepy Eye Lake. I’m hearing fishing is pretty good for sunfish, walleyes and northerns that are bigger ...

NEW ULM — Two roundabouts may be coming to Center Street in a few years if the City of New Ulm receives grant funding to pay for much of the project. Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday supporting the Center Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project. The ...

NEW ULM – The city has been home to the Minnesota National Guard Armory for 110 years,and with the completion of a new and modern armory, it will continue to serve as the guard's home for another century. Monday, a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new armory, located ...

NEW ULM — The Minnesota Seedswomen traveling exhibit is on display at the New Ulm Public Library through Jan. 26, highlighting the work of three Minneapolis entrepreneurs who operated seed catalog businesses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibit is part of a statewide ...