NEW ULM — Theresa Westrup was smiling a lot talking while with friends and quilting enthusiasts at the 2026 New Ulm Quilt Show at the Royal Oak Event Center Friday. “Quilting has been a wonderful hobby. I find myself in my ‘happy place’ when stitching a quilt together,” she ...

SLEEPY EYE — After hearing about the recent Class of 2026 trip to Florida, the Sleepy Eye School Board unanimously approved the Class of 2027 trip to Florida Wednesday. The Class of 2027 plans to visit Orlando March 17-21, 2027. Twenty-five students (75%) of the class have expressed interest ...

NEW ULM — An autism diagnosis rarely changes a person’s identity but instead serves to explain their lifelong experiences, according to advocates and professionals at Tuesday’s "Living Without Limits" panel held in the meeting room at the New Ulm public library. Hosted by the New Ulm ...

NEW ULM — Law enforcement is urging Brown County residents to remain vigilant as a wave of sophisticated scams continues to evolve, targeting drivers and property owners.  In a direct response to these threats, New Ulm Police Chief David Borchert announced a comprehensive fraud prevention ...

New Ulm City Council awarded the Crosswind Runway project to Duinick, Inc for $1.6 million Tuesday. The city received two bids for the project with Duinick’s being the lowest. New Ulm City Engineer Joe Stadheim said the low bid came in 27% below the engineer’s initial estimate. As part of ...

NEW ULM — A new exhibit celebrating the life and work of Wanda Gág will open to the public Saturday at the Brown County Historical Society Museum, bringing original works and newly sourced materials back to the artist’s hometown. The exhibit begins with a members-only preview from 5 to 7 ...