SLEEPY EYE – Ice shacks, lawn chairs, ATV’s, trucks, and even an airplane dotted the ice for Sleepy Eye Sportsmen’s Club 43rd Annual Fishing Derby at Sleepy Eye Lake this past Sunday from noon to 3 pm. Everyone was welcome to participate in the Derby—adults and children of all ages. ...

NEW ULM – At 1 p.m. Sunday, a round of cannon fire from the New Ulm Battery signaled the start of St. Paul Lutheran School’s 9th annual Amazing Race competition. This year 24 teams took part. Each team was given a starter clue that sent them to one six locations around New Ulm. Teams would ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Planning Commission received a presentation on cannabis zoning Thursday. In 2023, Minnesota passed laws allowing legalized cannabis use in the state. With this change in law, New Ulm has different options for how to regulate or participate with the new laws. Community ...

NEW ULM — Lots of people were outside walking, even bicycling Thursday as high temperature records were set in much of southern Minnesota. New Ulm’s Jan. 30, 1964 and 1989 record high of 54 degrees was reset at 55 degrees Thursday. “High temperature records were generally set south of ...

NEW ULM — There is no notable snow anytime soon in the local weather forecast, but Brown County Highway Engineer Andrew Lang said he’s looking forward to snow on the ground here sometime this winter. “The more snow, the merrier. I like to go on vintage snowmobile runs. Right now, I’d ...

NEW ULM — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recognized Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) with the Governor’s International Trade Award Jan. 24 at the 39th International Trade Awards in Bloomington. The Minnesota Trade Office award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional progress and ...