GIBBON — A 54-year-old man died after being struck by a truck on County Road 2 just south of Gibbon early Friday morning. The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a person being hit by a vehicle at 2:36 a.m. Friday. Dino John Bastian, 54, Gibbon, was walking south on the road when ...

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Fire Department Assistant Fire Marshall Shaun Heiderscheidt was surprised when he was recently named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year by the Minnesota American Legion. “It’s a helluva surprise,” said Heiderscheidt who lived outside the fire department’s ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council aims to keep nonprofit budget allotments for 2026 at or near the 2025 levels. During Tuesday’s city council work session, each nonprofit budget request was reviewed. Two years ago, New Ulm created an application for local nonprofits to seek funding from ...

NEW ULM — The Brown County Fairgrounds came alive this week as Bavarian Blast kicked off its 18th year, running from July 17–20. The annual celebration of German heritage, music, food, and community drew a strong turnout, despite Friday’s cool and cloudy skies. “This year’s event ...

NEW ULM – Next Saturday, at the Brown County Fairgrounds, truck enthusiasts will be gathering for a special fundraiser for Cashton Pressley called “Trucks 4 Cashton.” The fundraiser will start at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 26 at the Brown County Fairgrounds and will include a silent auction ...

NEW ULM — A warm summer breeze, timeless polka tunes, and the familiar sounds of the Wendinger Band filled German Park this week as part of the city’s Concert in the Park summer series, Music in the Park. The Wendinger Band, a New Ulm staple known for their upbeat polka, waltz, and ...