NEW ULM — Under bright, warm sunshine Thursday, New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer and the New Ulm Chamber Wilkommen Committee welcomed Lykke Books owner Brie Taralson and event manager Ginny Walters to downtown New Ulm. “Brie and Ginny, thank you for bringing us this brainstorming dream. The ...

NEW ULM — With new buses arriving, Brown County commissioners unanimously authorized Brown County Heartland Express to sell two buses on the MinnBid state auction website Tuesday. Action came on a motion by Commissioner Tony Berg, seconded by Scott Windschitl to sell a 2012 Ford E450 with ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners learned of the challenges of mental health programs from county human services behavioral staff Tuesday. Brown County Behavioral Health Supervisor Julie Hogen said provider shortages continue to affect access to outpatient mental health services. She ...

NEW ULM — In an effort to increase recognition that May is mental health awareness month, Horizon Homes, Inc. Crisis Services Director Tina Olson was invited to present vital service information to Brown County commissioners Tuesday. “We’re here to talk about the South Central Mental ...

NEW ULM — By a 4-1 vote Tuesday, Brown County Commissioners approved a June 18 public hearing date for input on a proposed speed study for County State-Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 (North Highland Ave.). Commissioner Dave Borchert cast a dissenting vote on the request approved on a motion by ...

NEW ULM — Rivian and Tesla electric vehicle owners described their electric vehicle experiences in great detail. Most of their responses were positive. Rural New Ulm welder and farmer Tad Ulrich bought a brand new Rivian all-wheel drive pickup that was delivered to his door a couple years ...