NEW ULM — Author Kristy Halvorsen spoke at Lykke Books Thursday about her memoir, "Perfect Unfolding: Seven Years of Life-Changing Solo Adventure, One Year That Broke Me Open." The event included a reading, audience questions,…
E-rate at risk
NEW ULM – For 30 years, the federal government has helped fund internet access to libraries and schools across the…
'So fun to drive'
SLEEPY EYE — Springfield siblings Del and Susan Dalsgaard drove their favorite cars to the Sleepy Eye Summerfest Classic Car…
Pioneer Cemetery Tour examines tragic toll of 1862 U.S.-Dakota War
NEW ULM — The Brown County Historical Society marked the anniversary of the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War with an educational tour…
Hanska celebrates 125 years
HANSKA – The town of Hanska celebrated its 125th birthday over the weekend with fireworks, music, a parade, historic tours…
Commissions request foster care funding from state
NEW ULM — After hearing about the need for more foster care homes, Brown County Commissioners discussed asking for state…
TRENDING
Local Sports
Luebke wins 1st feature in SportMod race at Arlington Raceway
Courtesy of Arlington Raceway ARLINGTON – Matt Luebke took the checkered flag Saturday at the Arlington Raceway to earn his first career feature win. Jeff Carter was the early leader in the Arlington State Bank IMCA No. Sport Modified feature leading for six laps until Matt Luebke found extra grip on the backstretch getting…
Obituaries
Diane Cecelia (Zwach) Wellmann
NEW ULM—Diane Cecelia (Zwach) Wellmann, age 82, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully at…
Lifestyle Feature
Eye on Sleepy Eye, Vol. II
Note: The first Eye on Sleepy Eye was included in the Oct. 7, 2023…
Editorials
Thumbs up/down
THUMBS UP Hanska celebrates quasquicentennial The town of Hanska was founded in 1901, making this year its quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary. The celebration will include the unveiling of new historical displays at Hanska’s community center, which is the first step in the community establishing its own museum. The exhibit opened Friday, but will be…
Thumbs up/down
Thumbs up/down
License To Lie: In Trump's America, You Just Say Anything
Letters
The spending spree must stop
nment, controlled by the allegedly fiscally responsible Republicans, going to quit sitting impotently on the sidelines while the resident in what’s-left-of-the-White House spends obscene amounts of money to satisfy his Midas-like lust for all things to be gold? It’s worth noting that in the president’s oath in taking the reins a second time, he…