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 ...

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— Oak Hills Living Center held a Father’s Day celebration Friday afternoon that brought together residents, families, staff and volunteers for bingo, refreshments and socializing. The “Hats Off to Dads” event honored fathers and grandfathers. LaVonne and Kenneth Portner were ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye Public School Board on June 10 unanimously approved hiring McKenzie Wagelie as elementary principal for the 2026-27 school year. A 2018 Sleepy Eye High School graduate, Wagelie begins working in Sleepy Eye July 1. Her contract includes a $90,000 annual ...

ST. PETER — Police reported an officer shot by a male suspect Thursday night was in stable condition in a Twin Cities hospital Friday. The shooting of the officer, yet to be identified, was reported at about 8 p.m. on the 2100 block of Bunker Lane in St. Peter following an attempt to stop a ...

NEW ULM — Denis Warta was many things — a musician, businessman, U.S. Navy sailor, writer, member of many government and civic organizations, and a lover of history and philosophy, to mention a few. Perhaps being what he called a collector of friends made him unique. A good share of his ...