NEW ULM — The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame hosted Castaways keyboardist Jim Donna on Saturday to discuss the 60th anniversary of the band’s 1965 single "Liar, Liar" and his self-published memoir. Donna discussed the…
EDA remodels first-time homebuyer loan
NEW ULM – First-time homebuyers will still be able to take advantage of the New Ulm Economic Development Authority’s (EDA)…
Park and Rec board moves gun club lease forward
NEW ULM — The New Ulm Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously Monday to recommend an updated lease agreement with…
Primary Election Day voting steady
NEW ULM — Tuesday Primary Election Day voting was steady in much of New Ulm, according to election judges. “We…
Fair free and ready to rock
NEW ULM — The Brown County Free Fair opens this week with a new live Ninja stunt show, an expanded…
Sleepy Eye seeks state revenue sharing fund
SLEEPY EYE — In an effort to sustain its deputy registrar office in the city building, the Sleepy Eye City…
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Altermatt ascends to Triple-A level
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nick Altermatt is one step closer to having his dream of…
Region 2C state qualifier games in New Ulm Friday
Sleepy Eye Jr. Legion finishes season as consolation champions
The New Ulm Brewers won twice in the elimination bracket of the Section 1A Amateur Baseball…
Brewers advance to state-qualifying game in 1A tourney
Obituaries
Wayne Anthony Higgins
Wayne Anthony Higgins died on August 10, 2026. Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11am with a visitation starting one hour prior. Mankato Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements.
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Building a small town museum
HANSKA – The town of Hanska was officially incorporated in 1901, making it one…
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THUMBS UP NU plays in 3rd consecutive Jr. Legion State Baseball tournament The New Ulm Junior Legion Gold defeated Marshall Thursday to win the Division 1 Junior Legion Sub-State G Baseball Tournament. The win moves Junior Gold to next week’s state tournament, in Alexandria. The win over Marshall was impressive in itself, but it…
License To Lie: In Trump's America, You Just Say Anything
Wanna know why Todd Blanche should never, ever become attorney general?
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Letters
Check the box for Kendall Qualls
I have many people asking me who I support in the upcoming governor primary election. I can say with certainty that any Republican candidate will be better than the Democrat alternative. I will support Kendall Qualls in the primary. I first met Kendall and his wife about five years ago when my wife and
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Right the ship in Minnesota
Monthly Dental Clinics continue at Brown County Public Health
Columns
Varmint vexations
Wildlife must be doing quite well, judging by the volume of roadkill I’ve seen lately. There seems to be a season for each species to commit highway hara-kiri. For instance, a month or so ago skunks were the prevalent source of roadside gore. Most of the stinkers appeared to be fairly young, perhaps the…
Following the twist and time in history from Bohemia
First month in New Ulm as exchange intern packed with new experiences
‘There is a place for us’
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ISD 88 Foundation launches Adopt A Classroom
As a new school year begins, ISD 88 Foundation is inviting educators, community members, businesses, alumni, and organizations to invest directly in New Ulm Public Schools through its new Adopt A Classroom program. The Adopt A Classroom program was created through a collaborative partnership between ISD 88 Foundation and ISD 88 District Administration. It…