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 ...

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Public School and St. Mary’s Catholic School opened at 10 a.m. Thursday, two hours late, due to an early morning potential bomb threat. “It has been determined there is no credible threat to the safety of students,” read a Brown County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) ...

SLEEPY EYE — Due to building damage caused by lessees, the Sleepy Eye City Council unanimously approved no longer offering leases at the Community Center main hall Tuesday. Sleepy Eye City Manager Bob Elston said he recently noticed permanent Magic Marker marks on the new community center ...

COMFREY — The Minnesota State Patrol reported an 81-year-old Comfrey man died in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 71 and Highway 30 at Amboy Township, Cottonwood County at 10:13 a.m. Monday. Jerry Lee Evers of Comfrey was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on ...