NEW ULM — For the second straight year, a New Ulm grade school student proved to be one of the brightest kids in the world, competing in the Braille Challenge Finals June 25-27 in Los Angeles. Colton Reinhart placed third among fifth- and sixth-graders in the only academic competition of its ...

NEW ULM — Minnesota’s longest-running consecutive Independence Day celebration in Cambria reaches the 155-year mark Friday, July 3. The event continues much as it has in the past, according to Cambria Historic Preservation Society board member Sarah McGuire. One exception is that this ...

NEW ULM – The Brown County Fairgrounds and Civic Center was home to history on wheels, with over 350 cars, motorcycles, trucks taking part in the 24th annual Autofest. Early in the day, there was concern the show would be rained out after an early morning thunderstorm. Fortunately, the rain ...

NEW ULM — Brown County 4-H members shared their skills with other youths at a summer kickoff event at the Brown County Fairgrounds Saturday. Kaytlin Lilleodden, 9, of Hanska said she enjoys working with animals, showing them at the Brown County Fair. She’s been a 4-H member since age ...

NEW ULM - Guldan Family Farms and J&R Schugel were celebrated in German Park Sunday afternoon for their 2026 Business of the Year awards.  Beanbags, Food, 1919 rootbeer, live music by Revline Acoustic and community were all present at German Park’s free community event honoring the two ...

NICOLLET - A big highlight of Nicollet Friendship Days is the annual parade, which attracted visitors from across the region as the community celebrated with food, activities and events from June 25-28. This year the parade took place Saturday evening, a later start time than in previous ...