NEW ULM — Twin Cities indie rock band The Dead Century closed the 2026 Concerts in the Park season Thursday night at German Park — the 13th and final Thursday evening show of the summer.…
A dramatic spike in the economy
NEW ULM — The volleyball nets are down and the sand has been swept off Minnesota Street, but the money…
How a hillbilly brought country music north
NEW ULM — "If anybody who wasn't born in Minnesota could become a Minnesotan, that's what happened to the old…
Commissioners OK memorial highway designation policy
NEW ULM - Brown County Commissioners adopted a policy and procedure for Memorial Highway Designation. County Engineer Andrew Lang said…
A climb for local riders
NEW ULM — Riders from across the region gathered at the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club grounds on Sunday for the…
Four years of community gathering at Party by the Pond
NEW ULM — People gathered for live music, food, and community all day Saturday for the fourth year of Party…
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Local Sports
Steinbach honored by plaque at Johnson Park
NEW ULM — New Ulm native Terry Steinbach said that having a permanent plaque…
The 136th year of high school football in Minnesota starts this Thursday locally with the Minnesota…
Chargers, Greyhounds, Eagles open Week 1 on road
Courtesy of Arlington Raceway ARLINGTON — Young rookie drivers finding victory lane for the first time…
Young drivers excite at Arlington Raceway
Courtesy of Jordan King/MLC SID NEW ULM — Martin Luther College has announced Hans Steinbrenner as…
Steinbrenner announced as new MLC AD
Obituaries
Robert Leonard Dorr
ORLAND PARK, IL—Robert Leonard Dorr, 91, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on…
REDWOOD FALLS—Elsie Esther Kruse, 99, of Redwood Falls, died on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at St.…
Elsie Esther Kruse
NEW ULM—Frank Guggisberg, 76, of New Ulm, died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the New Ulm…
Frank Guggisberg
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Lifestyle Feature
Sleepy Eye Lake, a hidden gem
SLEEPY EYE - Sleepy Eye Lake, its parks and the 3.1 mile paved trail…
Editorials
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THUMBS UP New Ulm named Minnesota Retail Community of the Year Back in July, New Ulm was named the 2026-27 Minnesota Retail Community of the Year by the Minnesota Retailer Association. This is an impressive achievement that deserves to be recognized. New Ulm received the award in part thanks to a submitted nomination that…
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Letters
What has Finstad done to rein in Trump?
Representative Brad Finstad says his constituents complain a lot about fraud and wasteful government spending. Amen, brother! (President Trump) has used his presidency to enrich himself by at least $2 billion. He started a $65 billion war with Iran, costing the average household more than $1,000. His tariffs have cost households another $1,000. $10…
The spending spree must stop
Starve out the problem in Iran
Check the box for Kendall Qualls
Columns
DIY distress
It’s time to go but not completely
Enjoying Toast
Empty buildings now just ghosts
Mailbag
Applications being accepted for 2027 Families First Children’s Collaborative grant
The Families First Children’s Collaborative of Brown County is now accepting applications for the 2027 grant cycle. The primary goal of their grant program is to provide funding for agencies that directly support Families First mission of "Serving the children and families of Brown County by providing resources and support to strengthen families and…