NEW ULM – The Minnesota Gladiolus Society Show at the Brown County Fair celebrated its sweet-sixteen. The Minnesota Gladiolus Society has been hosting a show in the Civic Center during the fair every year since 2009 and are happy to keep the partnership going. “I say it every year, this ...

NEW ULM – It was a night for families at Saturday's Brown County Fair demo derbies, with several drivers competing alongside family, with the support of family, or in memory of family. The Compact was the first heat of the night with 15 vehicles participating. At the end of the heat, the ...

NEW ULM – The former Flick Building at 512 Center Street is long gone, but no longer forgotten, thanks to a new marker placed at the site. A special unveiling ceremony was held Friday afternoon, which included comments from descendants connecting to the building's past. The Flick Building ...

NEW ULM – The Brown County 4 - H Funny Bunny Games began with participants gently coaxing their rabbits through an obstacle course with a foam pool noodle Friday afternoon. For a full minute, rabbits attempted obstacles like the ramp, a tube, and ring of fire, which was made of yarn ...

NEW ULM – On Tuesday, the New Ulm City Council approved $105,994 in total nonprofit contributions in the 2026 budget. For the last two years, the city has accepted applications from local nonprofits seeking funds from the city. During a July work session, the city council reviewed all ...

NEW ULM – Thursday was Senior Day at the Brown County Fair and as part of the program, awards were given to the Farm Family of the year; the Willad and Dorthy Waibel Century Farm and a long-awaited award for Denis Warta, who received Outstanding Senior Citizen. Craig and Elizabeth Fischer of ...