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Making life interesting

NEW ULM -- Carrie Reinhart, who lives just outside New Ulm, expanded her country property in 2024 with a herd of alpacas and a llama. Reinhart said she has been interested in the animals since childhood. “For as long as I can remember, I have had a love for llamas and alpacas and have ...

Child protection services top state standards

NEW ULM — Brown County Human Services Director Anne Broskoff presented the 2025 child protection annual report to commissioners Tuesday with some good news. “This is like a report card for the work we do,” said Broskoff. Brown County caseworkers made monthly, face-to-face to face ...

‘We want to hear your story’

NEW ULM – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison visited New Ulm Monday for a special question-and-answer session. The event was sponsored by the New Ulm Chapter of Indivisible. Ellison said his office works to visit with members of the public. He had been visiting communities across the ...

Fishing guides bring expertise and passion to area lakes

FAIRMONT – Guiding anglers across Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota, Aaron Hill, Matt Hutchinson and Lucas Parsons have made the lakes their livelihood with Legends Guide Services. This livelihood comes from their lived experiences and enjoyment of bringing people out on the lakes. ...

History of a heritage

NEW ULM — Local heritage took center stage Saturday at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture during the German Bohemian Heritage Society's annual open house. The event drew residents, longtime members and first‑time visitors for a day of history, genealogy and cultural ...

Top works from regional youth artist on display at The Grand

NEW ULM – The Grand Center for Arts and Culture held an open house for its second annual Youth Art Showcase Friday. The exhibit featured several dozens submissions from high school students in New Ulm, Sleepy Eye and Nicollet. Grand Board Member Nicole LaGrow said the Youth Art Showcase was ...