NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council aims to keep nonprofit budget allotments for 2026 at or near the 2025 levels. During Tuesday’s city council work session, each nonprofit budget request was reviewed. Two years ago, New Ulm created an application for local nonprofits to seek funding from ...
SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Fire Department Assistant Fire Marshall Shaun Heiderscheidt was surprised when he was recently named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year by the Minnesota American Legion. “It’s a helluva surprise,” said Heiderscheidt who lived outside the fire department’s ...
NEW ULM — After a rainy start to the weekend, spirits stayed high at the Brown County Fairgrounds as Bavarian Blast rolled on with music, dancing, and plenty of fun for all. Friday night’s heavy rain didn’t stop the energy. Crowds gathered under the big tent and enjoyed live performances ...
GIBBON — A 54-year-old man died after being struck by a truck on County Road 2 just south of Gibbon early Friday morning. The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a person being hit by a vehicle at 2:36 a.m. Friday. Dino John Bastian, 54, Gibbon, was walking south on the road when ...
New Ulm Police • Responded to German Park at 4:14 p.m. July 16 to check on the welfare of a male in the park. A 43-year-old homeless man appeared to be under the influence. Police found meth under a bench where the man was sitting. He was arrested and transported to detox. Reports went to ...
New Ulm Police • Responded to German Park at 4:14 p.m. July 16 to check on the welfare of a male in the park. A 43-year-old homeless man appeared to be under the influence. Police found meth under a bench where the man was sitting. He was arrested and transported to detox. Reports went to ...