NEW ULM – The demolition derby season came to a close Saturday with the annual 2025 Pumpkin Smash held at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Pumpkin Smash derby is one of the last derbies held in Minnesota and typically brings out drivers from across southern Minnesota. This years around 130 ...

NEW ULM — Dozens of people took part in the 11th annual Diabetes Walk on Saturday morning at the Flandreau State Park in New Ulm for an event co-hosted by the Lafayette and New Ulm Lions clubs to raise money and awareness for diabetes research and support. Families, friends and a few dogs ...

Minnesota Valley Lutheran Homecoming Queen and King, Marley Schauer and Eric Sorenson, pose for photos at halftime of the Chargers’ Homecoming game against Luverne on Friday at Johnson Field.

NEW ULM-- On Sept. 20, longtime local photographer Rick Apitz died at JA Wedum Hospice Home in Brooklyn Park. For 50 years, Apitz was synonymous with photography in New Ulm. His talents were highly sought after. He photographed weddings, high school senior portraits, high school athletics, ...

NEW ULM — The police department has extra help in emergency situations these days, in the form of three drones, that can often reach heights and depths much easier and much faster. “Our Drone Program officially launched in April 2024 with the acquisition of our first drone, the DJI Mavic ...

NEW ULM -- One man’s search for his roots landed him in New Ulm recently and changed his life forever. “There is something about being able to touch things that your ancestors touched that gives new meaning to your own existence,” said Scott Keesling while visiting The Kiesling House ...