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Giving a voice to the voiceless

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NEW ULM — A new communication board has been installed at Hermann Heights Park. A communication board is a visual aid with pictures, symbols, and words that allows people with limited speech, such as many children with autism or developmental disabilities, to point to what they need or ...

Sleepy Eye FFA takes local Ag tour

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On Tuesday, June 16th, 20 Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America members visited a variety of places from the surrounding communities in order to learn about each and the career opportunities within them. Alyssa Mitchell (Sleepy Eye FFA Advisor), and Sarah Jensen (Summer Assistant) attended ...

Commissioners OK full-time bus driver

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NEW ULM — In an effort to keep up with demand and overcome part-time health insurance costs, Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a new, full-time transit bus driver position Tuesday. Brown County Heartland Express Manager Patrick La Course said his department has been ...

‘The Cousins’ return to German Park

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NEW ULM — Angie Anderson of New Ulm and her cousin Joy Ciaffoni of Moorhead performed as The Cousins Duo Thursday at German Park. The show was part of New Ulm’s Summer Concert in the Park series. The duo performed in the concert series last year as a last-minute replacement for a group ...

County seeking voluntary private well testing funds

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NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved Brown County Public Health’s application for a $28,980 private well testing grant Tuesday. With grant approval by the Minnesota Department of Public Health (MDH), Brown County Public Health will provide well testing supplies for ...

Brown County 4-H Invites Community to summer kickoff

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The Brown County 4-H Federation will launch a brand-new community event this Saturday at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Brown County 4-H Summer Kickoff will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds. This family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together, ...