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Brown Co. Board OKs human services lobby remodeling

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a low bid to remodel the human services lobby Tuesday. Brown County Human Services Director Anne Broskoff said South Country Health Alliance (SCHA) permitted member counties to request grant funds for eligible projects. She said ...

New year, new opportunities

NEW ULM – It was the first day of class for Students at New Ulm Area Catholic Schools (NUACS) and St. Paul’s Lutheran School Tuesday. NUACS elementary students gathered on the St. Anthony’s playground before the start of school. The playground served as a drop-off spot for parents, but ...

‘Don’t look for it to go down much’

NEW ULM – New Ulm is looking at a potential 9.79% levy increase in 2026. At an Aug. 19 work session, the New Ulm City Council reviewed the budget for the upcoming year. New Ulm Finance Director Nicole Jorgensen said the city was initially looking at a 17.9% increase, but through the use of ...

Brown County commissioners approve drone purchase

NEW ULM — In an effort to keep up with technology, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of an Autel Robotics EVO II 640T drone bundle Tuesday. “It think this is money ($9,183.52) well spent. When we have a bad situation, we need all hands on deck. I’m really happy ...

Police logs

New Ulm Police • Responded to a barking dog complaint Monday. Officers were unable to contact the property owner, a 45-year-old New Ulm. He was cited for a dog disturbing the peace. • A 45-year-old New Ulm man told police Monday that his son’s bicycle, a black Trek with red water bottle ...

Sibley County District Court

• Taylor Christine Jordan, 31, Brownton, was ordered to be held without bail Aug. 18 on allegations she violated probation terms on an underlying offense of felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. • Unconditional bail was set at $250,000 cash or bond Aug. 19 for ...