NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners learned Tuesday that tons of tree debris was recently removed from underneath the CR 13 bridge south of New Ulm. In August, Brown County Highway Engineer Wayne Stevens told commissioners summer flooding washed a lot of trees into the Cottonwood River, ...

Staff photo by Fritz Busch First District Congressman Brad Finstad, R-New Ulm, talks at the Brown County Republican Fun Raiser at the Sleepy Eye Event Center Tuesday. SLEEPY EYE — Republican politicians agreed at the Brown County “Fun Raiser” Tuesday that they need good voter turnout ...

NEW ULM – On Sunday, Pro Kinship was selected to received potential $10,000 thanks to 100 Women Who Care. Every six months, the 100 Women Who Care meet to decide which nonprofit should receive a combined donation of $10,000. Each woman in the organization pays $100 to be involved in the ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday proclaiming Oct. 7-12 as 4-H Week throughout Brown County. Action to encourage all citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact it has made and continues to make by empowering youth with skills they need ...

The historical Kiesling House was awarded a grant of $4,500 from the New Ulm Area Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to replace damaged signage depicting the residence’s historical significance. Executive Director of the Brown County Historical Society, Amy Johnson, was on hand to ...

BROWN COUNTY — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office and fire chiefs issued burning restrictions for all of Brown County effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 until further notice. No open burning of CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) land and/or ditches or brush piles is permitted. The National ...