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New Ulm Police • Responded to the Family Dollar store at 8:36 p.m. Monday for a disturbance including five area females and three male juveniles and adults who got into an argument. The suspects were issued no trespassing letters. No damage or injuries were reported. A report was done for ...

Digital radar signs warn speeders

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a $6,921 state grant agreement Tuesday to purchase digital radar speed signs for Hanska and Comfrey. The Brown County Highway Department plans to install a portable radar speed sign to be used at multiple locations on county roads 17 ...

County board OKs purchases from Sentence to Service program

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners on Tuesday approved needed purchases to support a Sentence to Service program. The program allows individuals convicted of certain crimes, typically non-violent or first-time offenders, to serve their sentences through community service instead of ...

Former Ben Franklin building to reopen as three venues

NEW ULM – The Franklin building in downtown New Ulm is reopening this month as three separate venues operating under the same roof. The three venues are The Franklin, Benny’s, and Frankie’s. Each is designed to meet different community needs; large-scale gatherings, casual dining, and ...

NU chapter of Indivisible holds demonstrations in support of veterans

NEW ULM – Members of the New Ulm Chapter of Indivisible returned to the intersection of Broadway and Center Saturday to oppose cuts to veterans' benefits. Indivisible is a grassroots movement with chapters across the state, including Mankato and St. Peter. Earlier this year, the New Ulm ...

‘A great atmosphere’ to ride

NEW ULM — River Valley BMX hosted its first outdoor state qualifier on Saturday, drawing around 100 racers and an estimated 1,500 spectators to the local track. The event marked a major milestone for the nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, which has been steadily growing its presence in ...