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Free state park pass available at libraries across Minnesota

NEW ULM – Minnesotans now have a new way to experience the outdoors for free through their local libraries. Library cardholders across the state now have a new way to explore the outdoors at no cost. In a growing effort to connect Minnesotans with nature, the Minnesota Department of ...

Brown County board accepts CSAH 10 stream bank armoring bid

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously accepted a low bid Tuesday for the County State Aid Highway 10 streambank armoring project. The project about 2 ½ miles west of Highway 4 along the Minnesota River will armor the streambank with rip rap above the high water elevation and ...

Sleepy Eye Lake beach closed

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye Lake beach was closed until further notice Wednesday due to the presence of toxic blue green algae. The City of Sleepy Eye recommended the public avoid swimming, skiing, tubing, paddle boarding, wind surfing and other water activities when the algae is ...

Deer hunting changes draw intrigue, concerns

A long-standing deer hunting law has been repealed, giving more options and discussion topics for area hunters and conservationists. Large portions of Central and Southern Minnesota, had shotgun-only zones since the 1940s. In Martin County, Fox Lake Conservation League President Tim ...

Additional social worker approved by Brown County board

NEW ULM — By a 3-2 vote Tuesday, Brown County commissioners approved adding a full-time social worker position to the 2026 budget. Brown County Human Services Director Anne Broskoff said an aging and disability services position was requested due to specialization caused by complexity and ...