NEW ULM — The Brown County Historical Society (BCHS) continued its “Lunch with a Bite of History” series Thursday afternoon with a presentation highlighting the history of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. Brown County Sheriff Jason Seidl served as the guest speaker, giving a ...

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Fire Department conducted a hands-on training session Wednesday focused on bus extrication techniques. The drill, which took place using a fiberglass-shelled bus tipped on its side, provided firefighters with real-world practice in handling complex rescue scenarios ...

NEW ULM — Rain forced the New Ulm Municipal Band to perform indoors at the Community Center Wednesday as part of the summer concert series. Band director Don Jirak said they wished they could be in German Park, but said, “there is no reason they couldn’t still have fun.” The band ...

NEW ULM – ISD 88 Foundation announced four grant winners at Eagles Extravaganza 2025 earlier this year. The grants are for musical instruments, stand-up desks, smart cutting machines, and microscopes. The first grant, called “Glockenspiels for All” was submitted by district music ...

NEW ULM – In April, Hermann Express hit the brakes acquiring two electric buses through state grants, but believes propane buses could serve as an alternative. During New Ulm’s Transportation Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday, Committee chair and Brown County Heartland Express Operations ...

NEW ULM – Washington Park and Lincoln Park are scheduled to receive new playground equipment and new layouts. The New Ulm Planning Commission recommended the replacement of equipment in both parks during Monday’s meeting. Park and Recreation Director Joey Schugel said city staff has been ...