NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council approved two preliminary plats for housing project, Tuesday. The first plat was for an apartment development on highland avenue and the second was for residential housing on Alison Avenue and Ryan Road. The first preliminary plat was for the Highland ...

NEW ULM – A 10-foot variance was granted by the New Ulm City Council for a twin home construction at 13 and 15 Liberty Street due to excess water runoff. Sun Valley Properties requested to construct the twin home 20 feet from the front property line. The required front yard setback is 30 ...

FAIRMONT — The Strike Out Cancer event in Fairmont is a testament to the strength of individuals and families who’ve faced cancer, and the community that supports them. Operating for three years, the event aims to raise funds, awareness and support for cancer research and those affected ...

SLEEPY EYE — A former 20-year state legislator, mental health advocate and author shared a powerful story of navigating her son’s schizophrenia and her efforts to change policies and overcome fear and stigma at the South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference at the Sleepy Eye Event ...

NEW ULM – St. Paul’s Preschool classes show off what they have learned this season with a spring concert. Tuesday morning, 15 preschoolers entertained their parents with songs celebrating Minnesota, the United States, faith and the alphabets. Songs selections included “10,000 Sky-Blue ...

NEW ULM — In an effort to discourage underage possession and consumption of alcohol, marijuana and other controlled substances, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a social host ordinance (SHO) Tuesday. The ordinance makes it unlawful for individuals (social hosts) to provide a ...