NEW ULM – ArtScape returned for it’s 16th year with an increase in submissions and many surprising works of art. The Grand Center for Arts & Culture held the opening reception Friday for the ArtScape exhibit. Each year, dozens of artists from across south central Minnesota submit art ...

BROWN COUNTY — Dave Berle and his son Landen were busy harvesting soybeans in Stark Township, several miles southeast of Sleepy Eye Thursday. “It’s kind of exciting to get harvest going. We really planted early, taking a chance on frost,” said Dave Berle. “We’ve got a new combine ...

NEW ULM – Instead of snacks or drinks, an entirely different kind of vending machine made its debut at Jefferson Elementary Thursday. Students in grades one through four got to witness the unveiling of a book vending machine, which now stands near the front desk of the library. It acts ...

NEW ULM – Local history enthusiasts received a quick lunchtime treat from Dan Groebner on New Ulm’s Popcorn Wagon. This month the New Ulm Popcorn Wagon celebrates its 110th birthday. The wagon first began operating in New Ulm in Sept. 1914 and is still in operation today, though under ...

NEW ULM – Leaders in several sectors of New Ulm came together to address several questions regarding business and employment at a CEO Panel Tuesday. New Ulm Medical Center President Toby Freier, Bank Midwest Market President Shannon Hillesheim, ISD 88 Superintendent Sean Koster, Schell’s ...

GIBBON — Two Gibbon Ciity Council seats and the mayor’s seat are open in the November general election. Incumbent city councilor Greg Hartmann and challengers Dave Theis and Shannon Zangel filed for election. Mayor Steve Klukas is running unopposed. Hartmann said he feels the ...