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Fraud messaging in Brown Co. ‘frightening’

Local News

NEW ULM — Law enforcement is urging Brown County residents to remain vigilant as a wave of sophisticated scams continues to evolve, targeting drivers and property owners.  In a direct response to these threats, New Ulm Police Chief David Borchert announced a comprehensive fraud prevention ...

Panel challenges traditional stigmas surrounding Autism

Local News

NEW ULM — An autism diagnosis rarely changes a person’s identity but instead serves to explain their lifelong experiences, according to advocates and professionals at Tuesday’s "Living Without Limits" panel held in the meeting room at the New Ulm public library. Hosted by the New Ulm ...

Sleepy Eye school board OKs Class of 2027 trip

Local News

SLEEPY EYE — After hearing about the recent Class of 2026 trip to Florida, the Sleepy Eye School Board unanimously approved the Class of 2027 trip to Florida Wednesday. The Class of 2027 plans to visit Orlando March 17-21, 2027. Twenty-five students (75%) of the class have expressed interest ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legals

PUBLISH (April 10, 17, 2026) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BROWN FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 08-PR-26-269 Estate of Lester Robert Geiger, Jr., a/k/a Les- ter R. Geiger, Jr., Les- ter Geiger, Jr., De- cedent NOTICE AND ...

American Red Cross blood drive schedule

Mailbag

The American Red Cross has announced a series of upcoming blood drives in Brown and Redwood County over the next month. The Red Cross is seeking to fill blood donation appointments in advance to assist with planning and staff. Brown County blood drives •Springfield’s blood drive will run ...

‘Changes needed’ to paid medical and family leave law

Local News

Area state legislators said they aren’t optimistic about the chances of passing reforms to Minnesota’s paid medical and family leave laws this session. “I still think we need to make some common-sense changes to this bill,” Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls, said Wednesday. However, ...