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Police Logs October 9, 2026

Sibley County Sheriff’s Office • October 3 at 1:15 p.m. a crash occurred on the 58100 block of 266th Street in Bismarck Township. Daniel Minyard, 73, Concrete, Washington was hauling soybeans in a 2021 International tractor-trailer when he moved over to allow a John Deere harvest combine to pass. While moving over, the tractor-trailer tipped onto its passenger side into a ditch. He was not injured. MN State Patrol and Winthrop Emergency Vehicles responded. • October 4 at 12:40 p.m. officers responded to a two vehicle crash at Minnesota Truck Highway 5 and County Road 13 ...

Burning ban in effect through Oct. 13

Local News October 9, 2026

Effective immediately, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has issued a burning ban for all of Brown County. No open burning of CRP land and/or ditches/brush piles are allowed. Camp fires are allowed, but not encouraged. The ban comes in light of forecasted critical fire weather conditions and current wild land fuel conditions. The ban is in effect until 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 13.

Warm reception for freezer

Communities October 9, 2026

NEW ULM — Another method for fighting food insecurity has arrived in New Ulm. The Ribbon cutting for the new community fridge/freezer located at the New Ulm Public Library took place Thursday. The purpose of the fridge is to provide access to nutritious food with an emphasis on produce. ...

MMHF honors Jim Johnson on Legacy Day

Local News October 9, 2026

NEW ULM — The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame honored musician, Jim Johnson on Saturday as part of its Legacy series. The program was Chapter Two of Legacy Month at the Hall in New Ulm. The series honors Minnesota musicians who have died. Johnson was the founder and guitarist of The ...

Mining interim use permit approved

Local News October 8, 2026

NEW ULM — The permit for a mining operation was approved by the New Ulm City Council Tuesday. Prairie Land Development LLP received an interim use permit of five years, motioned by Councilor Larry Mack and seconded by Councilor David Christian. The permit allows aggregate mining and ...

Park & Recreation schedule

Mailbag October 8, 2026

• MEA weekend events, Thursday, October 15: open gym and playground from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center, General Open Hockey from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Open Skate from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Civic Center. Friday, Oct.16: open gym and playground from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Open Swim 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center, General Open Hockey and Open Skate from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center. •Barkin’ in the Park is Saturday, October 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the New Ulm Dog Park, 601 S ...