NEW ULM – For many, the holiday seasons are a time of giving and few organizations are as synonymous with giving as the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers. In Brown County, the 2024 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign began on Nov. 15. Local bell ringers Gerry Horner and Pat Woratschka ...

NEW ULM ‑ Madeline Clarke of Arlington became the new Brown County 4-H Youth development Extension educator Tuesday after Brown County Commissioners approved a three-year agreement with the University of Minnesota Extension Service by a 4-1 vote.. The pact included .4 full-time ...

NEW ULM ‑ By a 4-1 vote Tuesday, Brown County Commissioners approved disposition of the Brown-Nicollet Community Health Board (BNCHB) property known as the Elixir building and the Elixir fund. Action came on a motion by Commissioner Tony Berg, seconded by Dave Borchert. Earlier this year, ...

NEW ULM ‑ North Carolina hurricane relief organizer Katie Rosenhammer said she was moved by a recent trip to Waynesville, N.C. with three semi-loads of relief items. “It’s just a humbling experience going down there and coming back. We’re dairy farmers ourselves, so it was pretty cool ...

NEW ULM – For the 36th year, the New Ulm Community Friends Thanksgiving dinner, held at St. Mary’s Church, was the largest in town. Between dine-in, takeout and delivery, over 500 meals were served within the first 30 minutes of the community dinner. The meal averages around 1,300 meals ...

NEW ULM – Twas Tuesday before Thanksgiving and all through Hermann Heights Park, all creatures stirring had their interest sparked. An upside-down Christmas tree hung with great care, with hopes of a new holiday tradition for the community to share. For the holiday season Hermann the German ...