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MVL 2026 Homecoming King and Queen revealed

Photo by Brady Dennis Minnesota Valley Lutheran named its Homecoming King Luke Freeland and Savanna Sweely on Friday night during the Homecoming football game against Jackson County Central at Johnson Field.

Federal SNAP cuts to impact Brown County

NEW ULM - Administrative shift cost changes regarding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits took effect October 1. These changes bring the amount of money provided by the federal government to the administration of SNAP benefits down from 50% to 25%. “We normally have been receiving 50% of our cost of administering,” Director of Human Services Anne Broskoff said. “It pays for staffing and infrastructure needed in order to provide those benefits.” Staff responsibilities include reviewing applications, discussing SNAP information with community members who ...

Community Calendar

Saturday The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Oktoberfest Germanic-American Day Parade, 11 a.m. starts at 4th N. & Minnesota. Downtown Oktoberfest activities: Center Street 10 AM Official Keg Tapping 10 AM - 1 PM Wendinger Band 1PM Sauerkraut Eating Contest 2 PM-5PM Happy Hour Oktoberfest Band from Germany Minnesota Street 10 AM - 8:00 PM Kids Activities 11 AM Germanic-American Day Parade 4: PM-7 PM The Nate Frederickson Band sponsored by B&L 5PM US Steinholding ...

Rolling out the green carpet for Oktoberfest

NEW ULM - Minnesota street began its transformation Friday morning with Oktoberfest upon the town. Artificial turf and the corn pit, donated by sponsor Central United Cooperative, were both ready to go before noon. New Ulm Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Sarah Warmka said that ...

Finding family through the music of ABBA

SLEEPY EYE – Here we go again with a musical production of 'Mamma Mia!' courtesy of all the Dancing Queens at Sleepy Eye High School (SEHS). Play performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at Sleepy Eye High School auditorium, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. 'Mamma ...

Remembering those who served

FAIRFAX – As of Wednesday, nearly every light post in Fairfax has been adorned with custom banners, each featuring the name, rank, branch of service, and photo of a Fairfax veteran. In total, there are 68 veteran banners on display in Fairfax, with more likely to come next year. These ...