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The Lederhosen Dash runs into Oktoberfest

NEW ULM – The Lederhosen Dash is returning to New Ulm for the first weekend of Oktoberfest. The 5K will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Lederhosen Dash is organized by New Ulm’s WELLness Collective and serves as a fundraiser for the organization. ...

Only candy rains on Eagles’ parade

The only thing raining from the overcast sky Friday evening was candy as the homecoming parade made its way down the five blocks of Highland Avenue. New Ulm’s cheer squad and marching band kicked off the parade excitement filling the street with school spirit and music. Following close ...

From Dumpster to Dignity

NEW ULM — At the 18th Annual ArtScape Juried Art Show at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture, the intersection of art, life and mortality took center stage through the work of St. Peter artist Michelle Kaisersatt. Kaisersatt, artist and author, works from The Soul Remains / The Keyhole ...

The freedom of less

NEW ULM — Community members gathered Wednesday afternoon at Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on 23rd for a session focused entirely on decluttering, downsizing and preparing for future moves. The presentation on household organization was led by Jill Spence, CEO of Fresh Look Cleaning Services and ...

Placements, prevention programs and fraud review

NEW ULM — Brown County Human Services presented its regular monthly update to the Brown County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 22, including data on out-of-home placements, prevention programs, summer camps and a state fraud prevention review. Human Services Director Anne Broskoff presented the report, which covered activity since the Aug. 25 board meeting. During the reporting period from Aug. 25 to Sept. 22, 12 children entered out-of-home placement.  The update also showed two children finalized permanency and one youth was admitted to a residential facility for an assessment. ...

State policy shifts place strain on human services

NEW ULM — The Brown County Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft 2027 county budget totaling $50,175,019 and a proposed property tax levy of $21,552,707 during its meeting Tuesday morning at the Brown County Courthouse. The initial proposal reflects a 9.99 percent increase over the 2026 certified levy. No final vote was taken. The board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed budget and levy for 6 p.m. Dec. 1 in the District Courtroom. "The Dec. 1 public meeting is required by state law for truth-in-taxation," County Administrator Sam Hansen said during the meeting, noting ...