GIBBON — The Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) School Board unanimously approved a three-year superintendent contract with Allen Berg Tuesday. Effective July 1, Berg, superintendent at Glenville-Emmons and Alden-Conger schools near Albert Lea, briefly addressed the GFW board with enthusiasm ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved 2025 spring road weight restrictions Tuesday. Spring road weight restriction postings typically begin in late February or early March. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) provides a three-day notice before road ...

NEW ULM – The ongoing uncertainty over federal funding continues to have unforeseen consequences that impact residents and public safety. Les Schultz, a former New Ulm City Councilor and former Brown County Probation Director found his new part-time position as a probation and parole liaison ...

SLEEPY EYE — After discussion about future administrative structure Wednesday, the Sleepy Eye Public School Board unanimously approved a resolution to hire a full-time elementary principal later this year. The action follows unanimous December board approval of a three-year superintendent ...

NICOLLET – The Nicollet Public School board heard parent complaints of bullying and racism at the school’s Wednesday meeting. Nicollet student parent Bridget Olsen explained bullying and racism problems at the school. She described racial experiences and racial slurs that happen to her ...

Since dozens of religious groups filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump’s administration policy expanding immigration enforcement in churches this week, several area pastors said they see both sides of the issue. Lawsuits began last month after Trump rolled back long-standing ...