NEW ULM — The Brown County Historical Society conducted a public screening of the Lakeland PBS documentary “The Boys of Bataan” Tuesday, serving as a preview for the upcoming permanent exhibit, “Willibald Bianchi: Beyond the Call of Duty.” This is more or less a teaser for people ...
MANKATO — The Minnesota Department of Transportation 2026 road construction season includes more than 200 projects improving and maintaining state roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure improving safety and mobility. Large projects include the Highway 22 detour between St. Peter and Mankato is expected to resume Wednesday, April 15 as crews begin the final year of project construction, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Through traffic will be detoured to Highways 14 and 169. The new roundabout at Highway 22 and Le Sueur CR 21 will remain open to ...
NEW ULM — For Gretchen Ferrell, a basket is rarely just a basket. It may be sized to fit a corner, built sturdy enough to carry a casserole, or shaped into a delicate “Easter Bunny” with hand‑formed ears. A lifetime of this craftsmanship is now on display at the Brown County ...
NEW ULM — Less than 24 hours after receiving one of the district’s highest recognitions, ISD 88 Foundation Hall of Fame inductee Ron Bolduan was back at work doing what earned him the honor in the first place: educating the community about the natural world. Bolduan, 82, visited the ...
New Ulm Police • A 52-year-old Linderhoff Apartments female resident reported a shattered apartment window at 7:40 p.m. Sunday. The woman said she saw a young boy carrying a stick nearby earlier. A report went to investigators. • A 40-year-old St. Peter man reported an Order For Protection violation on a 36-year-old St. James man at 1:23 p.m. Sunday for driving in a prohibited area, near 6th North and State Street. A report was done for documentation. • A 28-year-old New Ulm woman reported at 10:44 a.m. Sunday that a driver’s side mirror on a vehicle was broken. Damage was ...
NEW ULM – Two weeks ago, New Ulm Public Utilities welcomed new Utilities Director Brett Fleck. Fleck previously worked for municipal water utilities in Peoria, Arizona, before taking on the New Ulm Public Utilities (NUPU) Director position. However, Fleck is no stranger to the ...
