NEW ULM — New Ulm Police are crediting Walmart loss prevention staff for a large number of individuals involved with theft cases in recent months. Theft reports often center on individuals not scanning all their items are self-scanning checkouts. The Journal reviewed New Ulm Police logs and ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved 2025 spring road weight restrictions Tuesday. Spring road weight restriction postings typically begin in late February or early March. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) provides a three-day notice before road ...

SIGEL TOWNSHIP — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a request to televise remaining County Ditch 74 tile segments Tuesday. Nearly 6,500 feet of the tile system was televised in 2021. About 1,760 feet of the main tile line and 1,540 feet of branch 3 remains to be televised. The ...

NEW ULM — A cold snap began over the weekend and is wreaking havoc on local furnaces, water pipes, and car batteries. Area heating companies have reported an uptick in service calls Monday, with temperatures reaching -10 degrees. “We’re much busier now,” Ahrens Heating owner Veleda ...

NEW ULM -- The cannabis zoning ordinance passed New Ulm’s planning commission following a public hearing Thursday. The ordinance specifically amends city code establishing zoning district and standards for cannabis and hemp businesses. The new regulations detail where and what type of ...

NEW ULM – The Journal staff received four awards at the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) awards banquet held on Jan. 30. The Journal received first and second place in sports photography, third place for best Community Events Coverage, and third place for General Excellence. The ...