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Giving his life to Guatemala

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 ...

Fall colors peak this weekend

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 ...

Developers hit pause on George’s Ballroom site redevelopment

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 ...

Musical notes on Brown Co. history

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 ...

EDA sets payment standards for Sect. 8 and Public Housing

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 it’s Section 8 Housing vouchers and public housing flat rents. Every year year, the EDA reviews the two program after HUD issues new Fair Market Rents (FRMs). The new FMRs set by the federal government for Brown County are $671 for an efficiency apartment; $742 for a one-bedroom apartment; $973 ...

Fall water main cleaning ensures ‘safe drinking water’

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 ...