The Journal closed on Memorial Day
The Journal office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 25. To all veterans, thank you so much for your service. It is appreciated.
Highway 14 crash injures teenager
SLEEPY EYE — A 17-year-old male teenager was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 west of Sleepy Eye reported at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. A 1976 Chevrolet pickup driven by the teenager was southbound on 160th Street when it collided with a 2021 ...
Klossner receives Service to Mankind award
NEW ULM — Ruth Klossner of Bernadotte received the Sertoma Club of New Ulm’s 2026 Service to Mankind Award on Monday at the New Ulm Country Club. The award is the highest honor the Sertoma Club awards. It recognizes outstanding volunteer service and contributions to the community. The ...
Commissioners OK cybersecurity insurance
NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners approved the purchase of cybersecurity insurance and a password manager for the Information Technology (IT) Department Tuesday. Brown County IT Director Nathan Beran said both purchases address cybersecurity issues that have caused government entities losses due to digital attacks. “Cybersecurity continues to be a major risk for the county,” said Beran. “We’re aware of Minnesota cities and counties suffering losses, some very significant in data loss, outages and monetary damages.” Beran said Brown County has some insurance coverage ...
Bye-bye bricks
NEW ULM – Second N. Street and Third N. Street from Broadway to German were closed Tuesday for the removal of the brick crosswalks downtown. Following the removal of the bricks, the concrete edge of the crosswalks were milled down and paved over with asphalt. Last year, the New Ulm Public ...
Bogen descendants attend New Ulm premiere of ‘A Life for the Revolution’
NEW ULM — Direct descendants of Ludwig Bogen attended the North American premiere of “A Life for the Revolution” Sunday matinee at State Street Theater in New Ulm. The performance featured German playwright Erich Becker’s work about Ludwig Bogen (1809-1886). Bogen took part in ...