NEW ULM — The Remembrance Tree, a project of the New Ulm chapter of Compassionate Friends, has been displayed in the community for more than 40 years. The project began in the early 1980s when founding member Darlene Nelson proposed a way for families to recognize children who had died. ...

NEW ULM — Hundreds of glowing luminaries lit Schell’s Brewery on Christmas Eve, cutting through the fog drifting across the Minnesota River Valley. Families and visitors came to admire the display, a New Ulm tradition since the 1960s. The Marti family, owners of Schell’s Brewery, have ...

NEW ULM – Courtney and Tim Rieke’s home at 424 South State Street has become a regular stop for residents who drive through town to look at holiday lights. The couple has lived in the home since 2015, and their decorations have grown into a seasonal fixture in the neighborhood. Courtney ...

NEW ULM — R & R Bait & Tackle bait shop owner Francis Rieger of New Ulm said ice fishing demand is growing as the temperatures drop this winter. “A lot of people are going to Sleepy Eye Lake. I’m hearing fishing is pretty good for sunfish, walleyes and northerns that are bigger ...

NEW ULM — Two roundabouts may be coming to Center Street in a few years if the City of New Ulm receives grant funding to pay for much of the project. Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday supporting the Center Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project. The ...

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2026 salary and per diem hike for commissioners Tuesday. Commissioners will receive a 2026 salary of $31,982 plus $1,500 for the board chair and $500 for the vice chair. Daily per diem rose from $80 to $100. “I think this is ...