ST. PAUL — After a three-year local effort to change state law, new state legislation signed into law Wednesday will allow first responders to administer complex prescription medicines to people with rare diseases in emergency situations. The measure known as “Bailey’s bill” was ...

NEW ULM — A local Angelman syndrome awareness walk took place on the bike circle path Thursday evening. The local walk was organized as a local awareness effort ahead of the national Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) walk scheduled for Saturday, May 18. The ASF is promoting over 60 walks ...

NEW ULM — Bolton & Menk employees began a topographical survey of the Recreation Center grounds, Thursday. The survey is necessary for the design phase of the RENU projects planned for site. A new aquatic center, indoor playground, wellness center and gymnastic center are planned for ...

NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School (MVLHS) graduating seniors received more than $1.609 million in college scholarships and grants. In an awards assembly Wednesday, May 15, 36 seniors, comprising 68 percent of this year’s graduating class, were recognized for receiving ...

The Glockenspiel in Schonlau Park received a face lift—two in fact. The north- and east-facing clocks were taken down and refurbished Wednesday. The mechanical movements in the clock were replaced, the fluorescent lights were upgraded to LED, and the clock hands were redone. The two clock ...

The Cathedral High School Band presented its spring concert Wednesday, with the theme “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Director Thomas Bierer and the band played selections from “The Greatest Showman,” and other circus music, while adding acrobats and jugglers.

New Ulm High School seniors and scholarship recipients pose for a photo following their awards and recognition ceremony in the high school auditorium Wednesday. The scholarships and recipients are: 2019 Presidential Physical Fitness Award: Jack Raymond; Dr. Richard Fischer Scholarship: ...

ST. PAUL — According to a binding written opinion issued Wednesday by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, public school districts may not restrict student participation in graduation ceremonies because of unpaid meal debt. The binding opinion was issued in response to a request from ...

The New Ulm Sons of American Legion, posthumously recognized Norm Warta as their Volunteer of the Year, for several projects he assisted the SAL with in New Ulm. Pictured, from Left: Jim Bartels-SAL Vice Commander, Lynn Mathiowetz-daughter of Norm Warta, Ben Mathiowetz-SAL member and grandson ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye Board of Appeal and Equalization unanimously approved reducing the estimated market value (EMV) of two residences Tuesday. A residence owned by Timothy Cleveland at 312 Maple St. S.E. was reduced from its 2018 EMV of $107,617 to $69,500 for 2019 assessment due to ...

NEW ULM — Randy Krzmarzick, Brown County raconteur and columnist, will entertain the audience at the German-Bohemian Heritage Society’s spring meeting. His title is “Reflections of a 4th Generation Bohunk in the 21st Century.” Krzmarzick is a life-long Brown County farmer who ...

New Ulm Middle School’s fifth-grade choir performs “Shiru L’Adonai,” by David Neches - Psalm 96:1, in the high school auditorium Tuesday. The middle school’s fifth and sixth-grade choir concert was directed by Holly Kaderlik with piano accompanist RuthAnn Gehrke.

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Police and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension seek the public’s help in finding a missing Sleepy Eye 16-year-old boy. Tanner M. Klammer was last seen Friday, May 10, at the River Bend Area Learning Center in New Ulm. He was wearing a black t-shirt with ...

NEW ULM—A developer met with members of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) regarding a site formerly considered for the third Garden Terrace. No formal development proposal has come before the EDA, but the developer was sent a topography and utility map of the location to help ...

NEW ULM — A New Ulm man told police a 19-year-old New Ulm woman he had a relationship with for four years before breaking up a month ago, forced her way into his apartment, began choking him and throwing him around Sunday, May 12. Hannah C. Nelson, 126 N. Jefferson St., was charged Tuesday ...

NEW ULM — After more than 36 years of public service, Brown County Administrator Chuck Enter attended his final Brown County Planning Commission meeting Tuesday. “Thank you for your service,” Commissioner Brian Braun said to Enter who ends his Brown County career May 31. He has attended ...

NEW ULM — Law enforcement officers with the New Ulm Police Department, Brown County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol stopped 31 drivers for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk Monday. The Stop For Me campaign began Monday to target drivers who fail to yield to ...

New Ulm High School’s Oak Street choir performs “Don’t Stop Me Know,” arranged by Mark Brymer, in the high school auditorium Monday. Other performances for the high school’s spring choir concert included Bel Canto, Men of Note, the Concert Choir and senior solo performances by Kareen ...

NEW ULM — A safety campaign to encourage motorists and pedestrians to move safely through the community got underway in New Ulm Monday. New Ulm Police, the Brown County Sheriff’s Department and South Central Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths regional partners including the Heart of New Ulm and ...

NEW ULM — Who said you’re too old to learn? As part of a community outreach program between Jefferson Elementary, Orchard Hill Assisted Living Community and Ridgeway on 23rd, residents of Orchard Hill visited the elementary school on Monday to meet with students and to learn about what ...