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Dodge Darts, Ford Fairlanes and Cadillacs, oh my!

NEW ULM — Dozens of classic car enthusiasts rolled in at the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce Car and Bike Roll-in Saturday. Participants included Jay Miller of Mankato and his bright yellow 1973 Dodge Dart Sport with black striping. “Back in the 1970’s I helped my brother when he raced ...

Oak Hills Living Center expands campus

NEW ULM — Oak Hills Living Center started construction on a new senior independent living building called The Oaks at Garden Terrace. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2027. Candas Schouvieller, CEO of Oak Hills Living Center, said the new apartments have drawn strong ...

DFL Candidates vow to defend constitution

NEW ULM — Two Congressional candidates and a Minnesota House District 15B hopeful said they will work hard to reverse rising living costs, support family farms and not accept corporate money at the Brown County DFL picnic at Hermann Heights Park Thursday. “I’m the guy who is sending ...

NU man faces sex charges

NEW ULM — A 51-year-old New Ulm man was arrested Friday after her 38-year-old stepdaughter reported in June that she was allegedly sexually assaulted by him between 2000 and 2004. Travis Jason Leskey of New Ulm was transported to the Brown County Jail without incident at 1:59 p.m. Friday. According to court documents, the victim came to the Brown County Law Enforcement Center on June 29, 2026 to report an alleged sexual assault by Leskey while she was growing up in Brown County. The woman said she lived with her mother and Leskey when she was 12 to 13 years old when she accused ...

NU School board candidate filing begins Tuesday

NEW ULM – On Tuesday the window for candidates to file for the New Ulm School board election opens. Any candidate who wishes to have their name on the ballot for school board during the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election must file an affidavit of candidacy with the school district’s clerk’s office in the New Ulm Middle School in the two week period between July 14 and July 28. This filing period is for all Minnesota school districts that do not hold a primary. This year, the school district will have three seats up for election on the board. The seats are currently held by Steve ...

GOP Governor candidate’s prayer tour reaches Brown County

NEW ULM – On Tuesday, Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate John Krhin visited the Brown County Courthouse as part of his county prayer tour. As part of his campaign, Krhin is traveling to all 87 Minnesota county seats to pray for local communities, public servants and governing ...