NEW ULM – The cascade of water pouring down 10th South Street on Wednesday morning was planned by New Ulm’s city water department. It was the third day of water main flushing in the city. This is part of the water department’s annual maintenance and inspection process. “We do this to ...

NEW ULM — New Ulm Police Commander Dean Barstad says his department will be fully manned this weekend as Oktoberfest rolls into its second weekend Friday and Saturday. “We’ll be at maximum manpower with nine people on, not just for event times, but for the entire Oktoberfest weekend,” ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously proclaimed Oct. 5-11 National 4-H Week Tuesday. Two commissioners were 4-H members themselves, Dave Borchert and Jeff Veerkamp. “Thanks for your community service and involvement. Thanks to the parents for their mentorship. This prepares ...

NEW ULM – This week, area libraries and bookstores are putting a spotlight on the books facing the greatest challenges during Banned Books Week. Anyone visiting the New Ulm Public Library (NUPL), Martin Luther College (MLC) library and Lykke Books will notice displays celebrating Banned ...

NEW ULM — After a brief discussion Tuesday, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a cyber security program low bid that will assess cybersecurity risks, analyze online systems by evaluating security and exposure, identify vulnerabilities and provide ongoing support for up to three ...

NEW ULM -- Kim Kerrigan, a Boston resident and grandnephew of James Schneider, presented “A Turner’s Tragedy” Thursday at the Brown County Historical Society’s “Lunch and a Bite of History” program at the museum annex. Kerrigan detailed his research into Schneider, a gymnastics ...