BROWN COUNTY — Several July 4th celebrations were held throughout the region despite rain forecasts. New Ulm and Sleepy Eye did see a light rainfall Tuesday morning, but the weather had no negative impact on afternoon and evening activities. Turner Hall was able to hold its annual 4th of ...

NEW ULM — On July 4, 1953, the Macho and Schugel families gathered in German Park to celebrate Independence Day together. Seventy years later, their decedents once again returned to German Park for the annual family reunion. The 4th of July get-together is going on seven decades and has ...

NEW ULM — On Feb. 20, Jessica Gonzalez of Gibbon emailed the New Ulm school district seeking intervention from a pattern of alleged bullying, racial harassment and retalitory actions directed at her five children and godchildren. The email listed incidents her family and the Corrales family ...

Staff photo by Fritz Busch Loren and Pat Renberg take a look at Platz Produce’s selection of fresh vegetables, jams and other items at the downtown KNUJ Farmers Market on German Street Saturday. Darrell Platz is pictured at right. NEW ULM — Live concertina music by Nick Stadick set the ...

Three felonies dismissed in plea agreement NEW ULM — A 36-year-old former New Ulm man accused of seriously injuring a three-month-old baby in New Ulm last July was sentenced to 90 days in jail in Brown County District Court June 27. Thomas Hubert Llewellyn Andrews of Mankato was convicted ...

NEW ULM — Despite being the day before the Fourth of July and the temperature reaching a sizzling 87 degrees, Monday’s Music in the Park event drew a nice crowd for “Off the Strings”. “Off the Strings” is a duo consisting of lead vocalist Jess Evelo and Guitar player Mark Fier. ...