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A ‘taste test’ with a twist

Agribusiness

NEW ULM -- Eddie and Connie Brown were enjoying a leisurely supper with their son's family Sunday evening, November 24, when suddenly three cars pulled up at Chad and Amber's house out near St. George. Six members of the New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club got out, knocked on the door, and shocked Eddie ...

After 20 years Ralph Bents retires from Courtland City Council

Local News

COURTLAND - Long time City Council Member Ralph Bents will attend his last meeting this evening as a member of the council. He served over 20 years as a council member and as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Before moving to Courtland, Bents worked at Associated Milk Producers ...

Commissioners OK grade position changes

Local News

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved seven county employee grade classification hikes recommended by a Twin Cities human resources firm Tuesday. Action came on a motion by Commissioner Brian Braun, seconded by Jeff Veerkamp to reclassify human services positions ...

No questions asked at Truth In Taxation meeting

Local News

NEW ULM — No questions were asked at the Brown County Truth In Taxation public meeting at the Brown County Courthouse Courtroom Tuesday. Brown County’s 2025 preliminary tax levy was set at $17.9 million, a $1.4 million (8.99%) increase from 2024. The levy would create an 8% total county ...

NUFD extinguishes house fire

Local News

NEW ULM — New Ulm firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 712 South Front Street at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy smoke and flames were visible on the first and second floors but nobody was home when firefighters arrived. The fire was under control within 45 minutes. Firefighters were on ...

Commissioners OK grade position changes

Local News

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved seven county employee grade (pay level) classification changes recommended by a Twin Cities human resources firm Tuesday. Action came on a motion by Commissioner Brian Braun, seconded by Jeff Veerkamp to add a pay level to human ...