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County performance measures results

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously accepted participation and results in the 2026 Performance Measures Program Tuesday. Brown County Auditor Treasurer Kelly Hotovec said counties participating in the comprehensive performance measurement program are eligible for a reimbursement of $0.14 per capita in local government aid, not to exceed $25,000; and exemption from levy limits for taxes payable the following calendar year, if levy limits are in effect. “Last December, we received $3,599 for completion of this report,” she said. The philosophy of the voluntary program ...

NUMC top critical access hospital

NEW ULM – On Wednesday, members of the New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) leadership team formally accepted a 2025 Top Performers from Vizient, a health care performance improvement company that provides data, analytics and advisory services. For the last 20 years, Vizient administered the ...

‘Oldies but goodies’ to roll into Autofest

NEW ULM — More than 400 registered vehicles are expected to roll into the Brown County Fairgrounds Sunday for the 24th Annual Autofest. The show begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. The event features free registration and admission, free drawings all day, food and beverages, a ...

Reliable Hair care in a familiar setting

NEW ULM — For over a decade, hairstylist Kris Wendinger has been making regular appointments at Oak Hills Living Center. Wendinger, owner of Creative Hair Company, visits the Oak Hills on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She adjusts her schedule to meet resident needs. "Today, this lady ...

Clearing up the snow-clearing policy

NEW ULM – Though snow removal will not be an issue for at least a few more months, the New Ulm City Council is getting a jump on clearing up regulations on snow clearing. The first reading of an ordinance amending New Ulm’s city code regarding ice and snow removal was reviewed during the Tuesday, June 16, council meeting. The new ordinance expands and specifies snow removal for sidewalks adjacent to private property. Currently, New Ulm ordinance requires snow to be removed from sidewalks abutting private property. The new ordinance adds language specifying that snow must be ...

Sleepy Eye FFA takes local Ag tour

On Tuesday, June 16th, 20 Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America members visited a variety of places from the surrounding communities in order to learn about each and the career opportunities within them. Alyssa Mitchell (Sleepy Eye FFA Advisor), and Sarah Jensen (Summer Assistant) attended ...