NEW ULM – It was a night for families at Saturday's Brown County Fair demo derbies, with several drivers competing alongside family, with the support of family, or in memory of family. The Compact was the first heat of the night with 15 vehicles participating. At the end of the heat, the ...

NEW ULM – The former Flick Building at 512 Center Street is long gone, but no longer forgotten, thanks to a new marker placed at the site. A special unveiling ceremony was held Friday afternoon, which included comments from descendants connecting to the building's past. The Flick Building ...

NEW ULM – The Brown County 4 - H Funny Bunny Games began with participants gently coaxing their rabbits through an obstacle course with a foam pool noodle Friday afternoon. For a full minute, rabbits attempted obstacles like the ramp, a tube, and ring of fire, which was made of yarn ...

NEW ULM – On Tuesday, the New Ulm City Council approved $105,994 in total nonprofit contributions in the 2026 budget. For the last two years, the city has accepted applications from local nonprofits seeking funds from the city. During a July work session, the city council reviewed all ...

NEW ULM – Thursday was Senior Day at the Brown County Fair and as part of the program, awards were given to the Farm Family of the year; the Willad and Dorthy Waibel Century Farm and a long-awaited award for Denis Warta, who received Outstanding Senior Citizen. Craig and Elizabeth Fischer of ...

NEW ULM -- The 2025 Brown County Fair opened its second day of festivities Thursday with the 4-H Beef Show in the cattle arena of the fairgrounds. Judge Vicky Wilmes, who has over 20 years of experience with the show, was impressed with what she saw. “For the size of the fair, of Brown ...