He has plenty of experience speaking out for Minnesota soybean growers. But Vesta farmer George Goblish said he’ll be changing his focus, as he takes on a new role with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council. While he’s worked with policy issues for soy in the past, ...

NEW ULM – St. Paul’s Preschool classes show off what they have learned this season with a spring concert. Tuesday morning, 15 preschoolers entertained their parents with songs celebrating Minnesota, the United States, faith and the alphabets. Songs selections included “10,000 Sky-Blue ...

NEW ULM – Minnesota Street was closed from 3rd North to 4th North on Tuesday for the removal of brick crosswalks at each end of the block. Following the removal of the bricks, the concrete edge of the crosswalks were milled down and paved over with asphalt. New Ulm Public Works ...

GIBBON — After brief discussion Monday, the Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) School Board unanimously approved a property tax abatement resolution to free up funding for utility bonding with the City of Gibbon. The property tax abatement not to exceed $2.9 million over 15 years can only be used ...

NEW ULM — In an effort to discourage underage possession and consumption of alcohol, marijuana and other controlled substances, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a social host ordinance (SHO) Tuesday. The ordinance makes it unlawful for individuals (social hosts) to provide a ...

NEW ULM – For over 56 years, the one constant with the New Ulm Battery has been John Fritsche. Saturday, the New Ulm Battery members surprised Fritsche during their monthly meeting with Lifetime Achievement Award for service in the battery. It is believed Fritsche is only the second ...