NEW ULM — Family members, friends and community organizations gathered for a celebration of life honoring Richard J. Franz, an 87-year-old New Ulm resident remembered for his involvement in local programs serving individuals with disabilities. The event, referred to by organizers as ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners certified a 126-acre U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) habitat easement in Mulligan Township Tuesday. The easement protects about 126 acres of grasslands and wetlands in Section 35, Mulligan Township on the southern border of Brown County, about a ...

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners heard an update on the repatriation (return home) of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Willibald “Bill” Charles Bianchi Tuesday. On Friday, April 24, an ad hoc planning committee of Brown County, City of New Ulm and other officials and ...

NEW ULM — Brown County’s elected officials convened at city hall for a “Meet Your Officials” forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Monday. The nonpartisan event, part three of the League’s “Empowering Voters” initiative, offered residents an opportunity to hear directly from ...

NEW ULM – Horses, tractors and dozens of farm vehicles traveled down Minnesota Tuesday as part of the annual Farm City Hub Club Ag Day Parade. The parade was led by three dozen members of the New Ulm Chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA). Some of the members walked in the parade while ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Rotary honored the top 15% of seniors from New Ulm High School, Minnesota Valley Lutheran and Cathedral, Monday at the annual Scholars Recognition Banquet at Martin Luther College (MLC). From the schools, 39 seniors were recognized for their academic achievements. This ...