NEW ULM — After hearing from landowners Tuesday, Brown County commissioners approved denying a quote and re-biding a Lake Altermatt outlet project at Treml County Park. The park located in Leavenworth Township, covers 18.2 acres and has more than 4,000 feet of shoreline on the East shore of ...

NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran and New Ulm Cathedral High School students sampled Minnesota River data earlier this month as part of the Friends of the Minnesota Valley River Watch program. Twenty-four MVL sophomores converged at the Cottonwood Street May 5 to collect data about water ...

The Journal office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 25. To all veterans, thank you so much for your service. It is appreciated.

SLEEPY EYE — A 17-year-old male teenager was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 west of Sleepy Eye reported at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. A 1976 Chevrolet pickup driven by the teenager was southbound on 160th Street when it collided with a 2021 ...

NEW ULM — Ruth Klossner of Bernadotte received the Sertoma Club of New Ulm’s 2026 Service to Mankind Award on Monday at the New Ulm Country Club. The award is the highest honor the Sertoma Club awards. It recognizes outstanding volunteer service and contributions to the community. The ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners approved the purchase of cybersecurity insurance and a password manager for the Information Technology (IT) Department Tuesday. Brown County IT Director Nathan Beran said both purchases address cybersecurity issues that have caused government entities ...