NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution for continuation of the half percent local option sales tax for transportation Tuesday. The resolution authorized the continuation of the half percent sales tax for all Brown County sales until sufficient funds are available to construct 12 identified highway projects. Commissioners reviewed and approved the current 10-year Road and Bridge Construction Program Nov. 28. Changes were made based on current construction costs, bond payments, estimated state aid, wheelage tax, the $125,000 local construction levy and ...