Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returned to Farmfest Wednesday to discuss Ag trade, cuts to SNAP and updated security for elected officials. Walz has attended nearly every Farmfest for the last two decades, but missed last year after he was selected as the DFL nominee for Vice President. Walz said he ...
NEW ULM -- The 2025 Brown County Fair kicked into gear Wednesday with the Brown County 4-H Horse Show at the horse arena area of the fairgrounds. 4-H Horse judge Ashley Zutz, who has been in that role for eight years, and has been involved with 4-H since third grade, said the Horse Project is ...
GILFILLAN ESTATE — A panel of agricultural leaders and government officials spoke at a Farmfest Forum Wednesday about how to deal with the trade deficit and what it means to America and the world. American Farm Bureau President “Zippy” Duvall said he recently talked to President Donald ...
New Ulm Police • Responded to an intoxicated 40-year-old New Ulm man laying the grass on the 1500 block, Minnesota St. South at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday. The man was transported to detox. No charges were filed. • Responded to a complaint of two neglected cats on the 800 block, Payne St. South at ...
NEW ULM -- The Heart of New Ulm’s Food Environment Action Team is hosting Power of Produce Days at the Farmers Market in New Ulm. There will be one event day designed for families with children ages 4-12, and one event day for senior citizens age 60 and older. From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ...
GILFILLAN ESTATE — Federal politicians discussed agricultural policy with passion at times in front of a large Farmfest Forum crowd Tuesday. Newly appointed U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden talked glowingly about the Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law July 4 containing ...