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Local children’s author completes book series

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NEW ULM — Local author Rhonda Buerkle has completed her five-book “Woofy Toofy” children’s book series with the fifth and final book scheduled to be release this summer. The series, published by North Star Press of St. Cloud, is based on real events from Buerkle’s family. Each book ...

Police logs

Police Logs

New Ulm Police • A 42-year-old New Ulm man told police at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday that a 39-year-old New Ulm woman, the mother of an 11-year-old child they have in common, provided alcohol to the boy. The boy told police the woman offered him a sip of beer. The mother told police she is in a ...

Heartland/Hermann Express closed for Memorial Day weekend

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Brown County Heartland/Hermann Express will be closed on Saturday May 23 , Sunday May 24, and Monday May 25th for the Memorial Day holiday. To book a ride for Tuesday May 26th, call Heartland/Hermann Express office at 507-359-2717 by 3pm Friday May 22.

New Ulm Area Foundation announces spring grants

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New Ulm Area Foundation announced its Spring 2026 granting cycle. The Foundation received numerous applications, and grants totaling $41,860 were approved by the Board of Directors. The following grant was made possible by a generous donation from Roger & Carol Ryberg: • $11,500 ...

Highway 14 crash injures teenager

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SLEEPY EYE — A 17-year-old male teenager was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 west of Sleepy Eye reported at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. A 1976 Chevrolet pickup driven by the teenager was southbound on 160th Street when it collided with a 2021 ...