The looming federal government shutdown is now reality. Congress failed to reach a funding deal by midnight on Wednesday, resulting in the suspension of some federal services and placing some federal workers on furlough. At this time, it is unclear which federal services have been halted by ...

NEW ULM — The Brown County Highway Department’s cold in-place recycling (CIR) program is scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 6. Cold in-place recycling involves milling an existing asphalt surface, mixing it with additives, and reusing it to create a new pavement layer. This method reduces the ...

SLEEPY EYE — Lovers of musical theater, concerts, history and everything in between should enjoy “Six,” a British musical comedy Oct. 2-5 at Sleepy Eye High School. A live band includes Josiah Siefkes on electric guitar, pianist Anders Coulson plus Chloe Okerman, Elsie Weicherding and ...

NEW ULM — DFL congressional candidate Jake Johnson, a mathematics teacher from Rochester, spoke at a fundraiser Saturday in New Ulm, offering remarks on agriculture, health care, and rural services. Johnson described his upbringing in Stewartville as one of 11 children in a family that ...

SLEEPY EYE — Deb Hadley prayed with fervor for the needs of people dealing with grief after losing a loved one in Allison Park Sunday. “Lord, we welcome your spirit here. Looking at this beautiful day, I know we have a lot of pull in heaven. I just ask for the healing of hearts. We created ...

NEW ULM – Seventeen-month-old Cashton Evan Pressley was given a loud final sendoff Sunday courtesy of several dozen trucks and vehicles taking part in his funeral procession. Cashton Pressley was the son of Ethan Pressley and Avia Ramos. He was born on April 4, 2024, with a rare medical ...