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BCHS book sale concludes Saturday

Mailbag

NEW ULM — The shelves at the Brown County Annex building were brimming last weekend as the annual book sale kicked off, drawing local readers and collectors to hunt for their next great read. It wasn’t just books flying off the tables this week; the puzzle section proved to be one of the ...

Police logs

Local News

New Ulm Police • Received a two-vehicle injury crash reported at 10:58 a.m. Thursday on Highway 19 east of Highway 15, Winthrop, Transit Township, Sibley County. A 2008 Chrysler 300 driven westbound by Diego Armando Ortiz, 20, Gaylord, who collided with 2009 Kenworth tractor driven ...

‘With malice toward none’

Local News

NEW ULM – Last week, guests of the CAST Senior center were treated to a history lesson on one of American’s most infamous crimes. Historian David Jones gave a presentation on the murder of President Abraham Lincoln, titled “A Fragile Time.” Jones set the stage for the Lincoln ...

Potential rate increase for water and wastewater

Local News

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission discussed proposed rate increases for water and wastewater service Tuesday to cover rising capital costs and strengthen reserve balances. The commission held a special work session at city hall following its regular meeting. Consultant ...

NUPU reports strong electrical reliability in 2025

Local News

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission recognized another year for its electric system performance, Tuesday The council received the 2025 Electric System Reliability Standards and Performance report and later received the American Public Power Association’s Certificate of ...

Police logs

Police Logs

New Ulm Police • Received a report of garage door damage estimated at $5,668 at 4:04 p.m. Tuesday. The property owner did not want to file charges on the suspect, a 15-year-old New Ulm male. A report was done for documentation. Later at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday at the same address, a theft report ...