SLEEPY EYE — A hot, hazy, windy day evolved into severe thunderstorms that dumped hail, heavy rain and high winds across much of southern and central Minnesota Monday. Elk farmer Roger Rogotzke said he was in his house at about 6 p.m. when hail began to fall. “I quick drove the car in the ...

New Ulm Police • Responded to the Family Dollar store at 8:36 p.m. Monday for a disturbance including five area females and three male juveniles and adults who got into an argument. The suspects were issued no trespassing letters. No damage or injuries were reported. A report was done for ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a $6,921 state grant agreement Tuesday to purchase digital radar speed signs for Hanska and Comfrey. The Brown County Highway Department plans to install a portable radar speed sign to be used at multiple locations on county roads 17 ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners on Tuesday approved needed purchases to support a Sentence to Service program. The program allows individuals convicted of certain crimes, typically non-violent or first-time offenders, to serve their sentences through community service instead of ...

NEW ULM – The Franklin building in downtown New Ulm is reopening this month as three separate venues operating under the same roof. The three venues are The Franklin, Benny’s, and Frankie’s. Each is designed to meet different community needs; large-scale gatherings, casual dining, and ...

NEW ULM – Members of the New Ulm Chapter of Indivisible returned to the intersection of Broadway and Center Saturday to oppose cuts to veterans' benefits. Indivisible is a grassroots movement with chapters across the state, including Mankato and St. Peter. Earlier this year, the New Ulm ...