Breaking News

NEW ULM — Surviving a battle against breast cancer is something to celebrate, but getting back to a positive, healthy life is another battle many survivors face. However, it’s not something they have to face…

Five-year-old pulls through

NEW ULM — A five-year-old rural Springfield boy pedal-pulled his tractor 30 feet, winning his age group at the Brown…

Love of Botanicals

NEW ULM - New Ulm artist Laurie Fox, 76, is exhibiting “Love of Botanicals” at The Grand Center for Arts…

A natural educator

NEW ULM – The New Ulm community lost one of its most dedicated environmental educators, Ron Bolduan, who died Sunday…

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Local Sports

Not "A" problem

FARIBAULT — Two seasons ago, the New Ulm Brewers made the Class C State…

Obituaries

Leon D. Tauer

SLEEPY EYE—Leon D. Tauer, age 94 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on August 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue…

NEW ULM—James Boeck, 95, of New Ulm, died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Ridgeway on…

James Boeck

Wayne Anthony Higgins died on August 10, 2026. Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Rosary…

Wayne Anthony Higgins

Lifestyle Feature

Based on recent reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln, should the Navy work to reduce lengthy deployments?

Editorials

Thumbs up/down

THUMBS UP Volunteers make the Brown County Fair happen The Brown County Fair is in full swing again and has returned with dozens of exciting events and exhibits. The fair has something for everyone, whether they come for the rides, entertainment, 4-H and FFA exhibits or even the fair food. Since the fair happens…

Letters

Starve out the problem in Iran

I have been thinking about the situation in Iran and what we should be doing. The goals are to keep them from getting nuclear weapons now, and to dismantle and destroy their program of supporting Terrorism in countries all over the world that has been going on for at least 40 years. I don’t…

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…

Mailbag

Senior Meals

Monday Beef Hamburger on bun w/ketchup & mustard, baked beans, green beans, lime jello w/pears and milk Tuesday Herb baked chicken, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding w/ topping and milk Wednesday Smothered chopped steak, mashed potatoes w/ sour cream, sliced carrots, applesauce cup, wheat bread w/margarine and milk Thursday Scalloped…