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Brown County commissioners boost salary, per diem rates

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NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2026 salary and per diem hike for commissioners Tuesday. Commissioners will receive a 2026 salary of $31,982 plus $1,500 for the board chair and $500 for the vice chair. Daily per diem rose from $80 to $100. “I think this is ...

Roundabouts for Center St. draws Brown County board support

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NEW ULM — Two roundabouts may be coming to Center Street in a few years if the City of New Ulm receives grant funding to pay for much of the project. Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday supporting the Center Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project. The ...

Holiday traditions shine …

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NEW ULM – Courtney and Tim Rieke’s home at 424 South State Street has become a regular stop for residents who drive through town to look at holiday lights. The couple has lived in the home since 2015, and their decorations have grown into a seasonal fixture in the neighborhood. Courtney ...

‘More and more guys want to get out now and fish’

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NEW ULM — R & R Bait & Tackle bait shop owner Francis Rieger of New Ulm said ice fishing demand is growing as the temperatures drop this winter. “A lot of people are going to Sleepy Eye Lake. I’m hearing fishing is pretty good for sunfish, walleyes and northerns that are bigger ...

Police Logs

Police Logs

New Ulm Police • Took a report Monday from the mother of a 13-year-old boy she said is being harassed on Tik Tok by two other boys. The mother was advised to delete the social media account. A report was done for documentation. • Responded to a Tuesday report of an intoxicated ...

Police logs

Police Logs

New Ulm Police • Took a report Monday from the mother of a 13-year-old boy she said is being harassed on Tik Tok by two other boys. The mother was advised to delete the social media account. A report was done for documentation. • Responded to a Tuesday report of an intoxicated ...