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Musk’s ‘government takeover’ draws concern

NEW ULM — Six citizens of Indivisible St. Peter/Greater Mankato voiced concerns about recent federal government developments in First District IR Congressman Brad Finstad’s office Wednesday. The group is defined as dedicated to positive, progressive action to make people's lives better ...

Highway 4 detour to return briefly in spring

SLEEPY EYE — Brown County commissioners recently learned the Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to reinstate the State Highway 4 detour route on County Roads 24 and 8 this spring. The Brown County Highway Committee agreed Jan. 28 to accept MnDOT’s request to reinstate the ...

Brown County commissioners approve mobile dental agreement

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement Tuesday designed to help children and others smile more often. Under the agreement, Brown County Public Health will provide space for Children’s Dental Services (CDS) to offer a mobile dental unit specializing in dental car to pregnant women, infants, children and adults of all ages, regardless of family income to Brown County residents. All types of insurance, medical assistance and a discount for families ineligible for medical assistance are accepted by CDS. Payment plans are available for anyone ...

Brown Co. home-based asthma services grant OK’d

NEW ULM — Asthma patients should breathe easier after Brown County commissioners unanimously approved application of up to $3,000 in grant funding for Asthma Home Based Services (AHBS) Tuesday. Brown County Public Health Director Jaimee Brand talked about why the services are important. She said patients would be referred to public health staff by schools and other community entities. Brand said meeting with families at home creates opportunities to provide individualized patient education, review asthma action plans and assessing patient questions in a comfortable ...

Sheriff’s office restricts SE lake traffic

SLEEPY EYE — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office restricted vehicle traffic on Sleepy Eye Lake effective 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1. Due to deteriorating ice conditions at the North Landing and beach access, truck and car vehicle traffic will not be allowed on the lake, according to a Brown County Sheriff’s Office news release received at The Journal at 8:17 p.m. Saturday. “The (lake) accesses were getting pretty chopped up and there were a lot of fish houses on the lake, so we closed it to cars and trucks. The ice on the lake is really good. We’ll re-evaluate ice conditions ...

‘It just gets bigger every year’

SLEEPY EYE – Ice shacks, lawn chairs, ATV’s, trucks, and even an airplane dotted the ice for Sleepy Eye Sportsmen’s Club 43rd Annual Fishing Derby at Sleepy Eye Lake this past Sunday from noon to 3 pm. Everyone was welcome to participate in the Derby—adults and children of all ages. ...