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Republican candidates for Minn. governor speak at forum

LOWER SIOUX COMMUNITY — Controlling government spending, stopping fraud and election security were all topics discussed by Republican governor candidates speaking at a Redwood County forum this weekend. Four out of the six Republican candidates currently running in the 2026 Minnesota ...

Cathedral Homecoming week opens with pep fest, coronation

NEW ULM — Cathedral High School launched its 2025 Homecoming Week with a pep fest and coronation held Sunday in the school gym. Seniors Logan Klawitter, son of Reese and Tamara Klawitter, and Evie Mages, daughter of Matt and Sarah Mages, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. The coronation ...

Final roll-in draws downtown crowd

NEW ULM — The rumble of muscle car exhaust notes echoed downtown for the fourth and final New Ulm Downtown Car & Bike Roll-In Saturday. Chuck Wieland of New Ulm parked his 1949 Ford F100 rat rod with a skull hood ornament on Minnesota Street just north of Center Street. He admitted ...

Flying Dutchmen to celebrate 25 years of racing

NEW ULM — Motorcycle racers, ages 10 and 11, battled for position in 65cc DTX Heat 1 at the Flying Dutchmen Flat Track Races Saturday. Many of the young races began at age 4 or 5. Artie Dietz of Madelia won the early 65cc race. Brody Stadick of New Ulm finished second, just ahead of ...

Court proceedings

Brown County District Court (Charges are petty misdemeanors unless otherwise noted) DISORDERLY CONDUCT • Natalie Nicole Cantu. St. James. $535. 90 days local confinement stayed for two years supervised probation. Restitution left open for 30 days from Sept. 2, 2025. Complete mental health ...

Sharing a passion for Christmas trees

NEW ULM – There are 102 shopping days until Christmas, but for those whose businesses revolve around the holiday season, preparation begins now. Each year, the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association (MNCTA) hosts a two-day convention and trade show ahead of the season, and this year, ...