NEW ULM — More than 400 registered vehicles are expected to roll into the Brown County Fairgrounds Sunday for the 24th Annual Autofest. The show begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. The event features free registration and admission, free drawings all day, food and beverages, a ...
NEW ULM — For over a decade, hairstylist Kris Wendinger has been making regular appointments at Oak Hills Living Center. Wendinger, owner of Creative Hair Company, visits the Oak Hills on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She adjusts her schedule to meet resident needs. "Today, this lady ...
NEW ULM – Though snow removal will not be an issue for at least a few more months, the New Ulm City Council is getting a jump on clearing up regulations on snow clearing. The first reading of an ordinance amending New Ulm’s city code regarding ice and snow removal was reviewed during the Tuesday, June 16, council meeting. The new ordinance expands and specifies snow removal for sidewalks adjacent to private property. Currently, New Ulm ordinance requires snow to be removed from sidewalks abutting private property. The new ordinance adds language specifying that snow must be ...
On Tuesday, June 16th, 20 Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America members visited a variety of places from the surrounding communities in order to learn about each and the career opportunities within them. Alyssa Mitchell (Sleepy Eye FFA Advisor), and Sarah Jensen (Summer Assistant) attended ...
NEW ULM — In an effort to keep up with demand and overcome part-time health insurance costs, Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a new, full-time transit bus driver position Tuesday. Brown County Heartland Express Manager Patrick La Course said his department has been short-staffed due to unanticipated and lengthy leaves of drivers “We eventually got to the point where those staff ended employment and we posted for the vacancies,” he said. “We have had one applicant apply and interview. We offered an over 30-hour driver position only to have the candidate turn down ...
NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved Brown County Public Health’s application for a $28,980 private well testing grant Tuesday. With grant approval by the Minnesota Department of Public Health (MDH), Brown County Public Health will provide well testing supplies for households that rely on private wells for drinking water. Contaminants to be tested include arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate. Grant funds also provide outreach, education and complete data tracking for reporting to the Minnesota Department of Health. “This is voluntary to ...
