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Focus on fraud

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NEW ULM – State Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls, and State Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska, made it clear that fraud would be the top topic of Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session. The two legislators held a town hall discussion on Tuesday at the New Ulm Public Library. At the start of the ...

State Street Theater seeks volunteers for ‘Spruce-Up’ day

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NEW ULM — The State Street Theater is seeking volunteers to assist with operations, maintenance, and events as it prepares for its winter schedule. The nonprofit relies on volunteers for front-of-house duties, administrative support, technical assistance, and building upkeep, according to ...

County minimum elected official salaries set

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NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution setting minimum salaries for elected officials Tuesday. Minnesota law requires the county board to set minimum salaries every four years, in the year in which an election takes place. Minimum salaries approved were ...

Brown Co. Board cuts public notice costs

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NEW ULM — Brown County will now advertise its transportation project bids on the county website. In an effort to improve project delivery efficiency and cut public notice costs, Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to publish transportation project bid ads on ...

Police logs

Police Logs

New Ulm Police • Stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Broadway and 11th Street North at 10:20 p.m Friday. Impairment signs were noticed from the driver, a 34-year-old New Ulm man. He was arrested and transported to detox. A report went to the New Ulm City Attorney’s Office for ...

Park and Rec

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•Winter/Spring registration is open and the activity guide is available online. Individuals may register online or in person at the Rec Center. •Friday Night Lights Skate is held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and 3:30-5:15 p.m. Jan. 23 Program open to anyone age 10 and older or under 10 (required) ...