Breaking News

News

Police logs

News

New Ulm Police • Responded to a report of a drug deal at 311 Minnesota Street North at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday. A 45-year-old New Ulm man was arrested and transported to the Brown County Jail for alleged felony third-degree and fifth-degree drug possession within the vicinity of public housing. About 1.67 grams of methamphetamine was seized by police. A report for consideration of alleged drug charges on a 54-year-old New Ulm woman went to the Brown County Attorney’s Office. • Attempted to stop a vehicle for a stop sign violation at Center and Garden Street at 9:08 p.m. Wednesday. ...

Brown County to test voting equipment

Mailbag

NEW ULM – Brown County will conduct a public accuracy test (PAT) of its electronic voting equipment. The test will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17 in the Brown County Law Enforcement Center Training room. Before every election, any election jurisdiction using an electronic voting system must conduct a Public Accuracy Test (PAT) to ensure the equipment is functioning. The public is invited to view the equipment test. The test is being held in advance of the primary election on Tuesday, August 11.

Shining a light on solar power in New Ulm

Local News

NEW ULM — Dr. John Brownfield installed solar panels on his home three years ago and remains enthusiastic about the decision. The house, built in 1995, with a pitched roof with no shading trees proved to be a good candidate for solar, according to Brownfield.  “The house gets kind of ...

Sleepy Eye farmer finds better way to farm

Local News

SLEEPY EYE — About 11 years ago, Mark Portner said he got tired of seeing his farmland flooding and washing away so he decided to begin the transition from conventional farming to using sustainable techniques for improved soil health. “I gained a better understanding of soil, how it works ...

Oak Hills resident turns 100

Local News

NEW ULM — An Oak Hills Living Center resident who received an award for being one of the greatest nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Area in 1998, turns 100 years old Thursday. Joan N. Gerth celebrated her 100th birthday with family at Oak Hills Wednesday. She still has a sense of ...

Police logs

News

New Ulm Police • Received a report at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday of a vehicle tire slashed at Oakwood Estates sometimes in the past several days. Damage was estimated at $200. There are no suspects. A report was done for documentation.