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Ditch clean up with Knights of Columbus

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The Knights of Columbus participated in the Adopt-A-Highway ditch cleanup on Tuesday, April 28 along Highway 14 west of New Ulm. This is their 36th year of keeping Highway 14 clean of debris. KC members included: George Stueber, Terry Peterson, Paul Wineke, Mario Desouza, Scott Osborne, Curt ...

Fairmont man faces murder charges

Local News

MANKATO — A 44-year-old Fairmont man faces two counts of second-degree murder and six other felony charges following a Sunday shooting that left a Mankato man dead and a Mankato woman injured. The suspect, Joseph David Bulfer, was apprehended by responding officers at 700 block of Castle ...

US citizenship in limbo for many applicants

Local News

NEW ULM — Naturalization oath ceremonies in Minnesota have decreased significantly, leaving some approved applicants waiting months to complete the final step of becoming U.S. citizens, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The frequency of ceremonies has dropped from ...

‘Still a family business’

Local News

NEW ULM – For over 10 years, Lakes on 1st has been owned and operated by the Bode family. Starting Friday, the Bode clan will continue to work at the restaurant, but with a new owner, Brandon Roiger. “It’s a little bittersweet, but it is a good feeling too,” said Mike Bode, the founder ...

Commissioners recognize county awardees, retirees

Local News

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners recognized 2025 employee award winners, retirees and veteran employees Tuesday. Award winner plaques went to Distinguished Service Awardee Michael Montalto, Spotlight Awardee Amanda Harkcom and Leadership Awardee Sarah Lanier. Montalto was elected ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legals

PUBLISH (April 22, 29, 2026) State of Minnesota Brown County Filed in District Court State of Minnesota April 7, 2026 District Court Fifth Judicial District Court File Number: 08-PR-26-291 Case Type: Informal Probate Notice of Informal Pro- bate of Will ...