NEW ULM – This weekend, Brown County will officially reach peak fall colors, but the window to view the autumn leaves could quickly close. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fall color map, New Ulm will reach peak fall leaf color this week, along with most of ...

FAIRFAX — In many ways, Fairfax resident Daryl Rieke was living the American dream. Cars, motorcycles, a cozy spot in the country and a stable trucking job to support it all. Despite all of that, no amount of money or material possessions made him feel content. For years, Rieke has wanted ...

NEW ULM – Construction of a new apartment building at the site of the former George’s Ballroom is officially paused. Fischer Development, the developers responsible for the demolition and salvage of the ballroom last December, announced Friday that the vertical construction of the new ...

NEW ULM -- Dan Groebner, a retired physician and local history researcher, presented “Community Bands of Brown County” at the Brown County Historical Society’s “Lunch and a Bite of History” series Thursday. Groebner, who plays baritone with the New Ulm Municipal Band, explored the ...

NEW ULM – Payment standards for section 8 vouchers and flat rents for public housing in New Ulm will increase following newly issued Fair Market Rent from The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). New Ulm’s Economic Development Authority approved updated payment standards for ...

NEW ULM – The cascade of water pouring down 10th South Street on Wednesday morning was planned by New Ulm’s city water department. It was the third day of water main flushing in the city. This is part of the water department’s annual maintenance and inspection process. “We do this to ...