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Brown County 4-H honors youth and volunteers

SLEEPY EYE -- On Sunday, October 26, the Brown County 4-H Ambassadors hosted their Annual Award Celebration at the Sleepy Eye Coffee Company, honoring more than 150 youth, volunteers, and supporters for their dedication to the 4-H program. The event highlighted the achievements of individuals ...

Park & Rec Report

• Broomball at the Civic Center every first and third Wednesday starting November 5. Everyone’s welcome to join. Admission is $5 with punch card or membership applying. Equipment is limited. •Christmas Dash Adult Pottery is a newly added pottery class allowing participants to make ...

Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off located at Christ the King

NEW ULM -- Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Ulm is serving as as a drop-off sites for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox program. Operation Christmas Child shoe box is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. The mission is to provide local partners ...

NU Sister Cities seeking candidates for Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange program

NEW ULM -- The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the year 2026 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program. The recipient of this award will live 12-weeks in or near the City of Ulm, Germany. The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission will provide transportation ...

Backerei & Coffee Shop holds remodel/grand re-opening

NEW ULM -- The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited The Backerei and Coffee Shop to celebrate its grand re-opening following a beautiful remodel. Owners Amanda and Bill Hacker purchased the German bakery in 2019. The remodel includes new seating, an ...

Sleepy Eye FFA members of the month

SLEEPY EYE-- Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) recognize Taylor Berkner, Mateo Hornsby, Ari Hernandez and McCoy Marti as members of the month. Berkner is a senior and has been in FFA for six years and is the chapter 1st Vice-President. She enjoys the responsibility of the position and ...