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Fireworks before the rain

SLEEPY EYE – Spectators gathered around Sleepy Eye Lake for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display on Saturday were treated to a lightning storm before the pyrotechnics. For most of the day, the sun was out with only a few clouds on the horizon, but by 8 p.m., a storm front had moved ...

The Lake Crystal Community Band performs at German Park

The Lake Crystal Community Band performed Thursday, July 2, at New Ulm’s German Park Amphitheater as part of the Concerts in the Park series. The morning had threatened rain, and New Ulm Park and Rec staff were monitoring the weather forecast. Recreation Program Supervisor Ben Doeden said ...

'A wonderful blend of folk and country music'

NEW ULM — Becky Schlegel and The Hepcats performed at Shirley's Park & Country Retreat over the July 4 weekend. Jess Havemeier, the camp coordinator at Shirley's Park, said this was the third year the Rockin' Hep Cats have performed at the park.  “They always bring an energetic, ...

Court proceedings

Brown County District Court FIFTH-DEGREE DRUG POSSESSION-NOT SMALL AMOUNT MARIJUANA Shawn Ellen Sanford. Kasota. Stay of adjudication. Five days local confinement, credit for 5 days served. Sentence to service 10 days for 6 mos. Complete chemical use and diagnostic assessments within 30 days of June 23, 2026 sentencing. Five years supervised probation. THIRD-DEGREE DWI Nick Walter Bicknase. $810. 364 days local confinement, 361 days stayed for 2 years supervised probation. May serve 5 days STS in lieu of jail. Credit for 1 day served. Complete chemical use assessment, follow ...

An authentic small-town Independence Day

CAMBRIA — Celebrants came from near and far for the 155th annual Cambria Independence Day celebration, believed to be the state’s longest-running event of its type. Danielle Deopere, board president of the Cambria Heritage Preservation Society, said the timing made this year ...

Volunteers, donors make the Turner 4th of July go

NEW ULM — Sixty volunteers showed up at Turner Park early Saturday to set up, operate and take down the Foureth of July party. “We’re so thankful for our volunteers that are here morning, noon and night. It’s a busy day,” said Turner Hall Executive Director Andrea Boettger. She ...