NEW ULM – New Ulm is looking at a potential 9.79% levy increase in 2026. At an Aug. 19 work session, the New Ulm City Council reviewed the budget for the upcoming year. New Ulm Finance Director Nicole Jorgensen said the city was initially looking at a 17.9% increase, but through the use of ...

NEW ULM — In an effort to keep up with technology, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of an Autel Robotics EVO II 640T drone bundle Tuesday. “It think this is money ($9,183.52) well spent. When we have a bad situation, we need all hands on deck. I’m really happy ...

New Ulm Police • Responded to a barking dog complaint Monday. Officers were unable to contact the property owner, a 45-year-old New Ulm. He was cited for a dog disturbing the peace. • A 45-year-old New Ulm man told police Monday that his son’s bicycle, a black Trek with red water bottle ...

• Taylor Christine Jordan, 31, Brownton, was ordered to be held without bail Aug. 18 on allegations she violated probation terms on an underlying offense of felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. • Unconditional bail was set at $250,000 cash or bond Aug. 19 for ...

NEW ULM – It is a little over 200 feet from the base of the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club hill to the top. Sunday during the Flying Dutchmen’s annual Hill Climb competition; 209 motorcycle riders from 11 states competed across 21 motorcycle divisions to climb the hill the quickest. The ...

OLIVIA — Unconditional bail was set at $1 million Monday in Renville County Court for a 62-year-old rural Sacred Heart man accused of molesting children in a Renville daycare. Darrel Kerwin Hanson faces 10 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Bail with conditions was set at ...