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Incoming public hearing on data center moratorium

Local News October 21, 2026

NEW ULM - Brown County’s Board of Commissioners set a public hearing date of Nov. 17 at 9:02 a.m. to establish an interim ordinance that would put a moratorium on permitting, expanding, or establishing data centers in Brown County’s unincorporated areas. The moratorium would place a one-year block of any data centers looking to be established in Brown County. Commissioner Anton Berg said the meeting is not about whether people are in favor of data centers or not, but rather to establish documented plans for navigating any potential approaches regarding data centers in Brown ...

Corvette Club members living the American dream

MN State News October 21, 2026

MARSHALL — For Steve Her, owning a Corvette sports car is living the American Dream. “It's an American icon,” Her said. He is the founder of the Minnesota Hmong Corvette club, which has chapters nationwide. The club was invited to the United Hmong Southwest Minnesota New Year ...

DEED awards $347,450 for downtown hotel

Communities October 21, 2026

NEW ULM – After two years of discussion, bringing a downtown hotel to New Ulm takes a big step forward. The proposed boutique hotel project at 227 N. Minnesota Street was recently awarded $347,450 in funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment Economic Development (DEED). This ...

Police logs

Police Logs October 21, 2026

New Ulm Police Department • A vehicle was stopped for equipment violation at the 900 block of North and Jefferson at 6:51 p.m. Friday. The 67-year-old New Ulm man showed signs of impairment and was transported to Brown County jail. 4th degree DWI issued. • Police responded to a domestic assault on the 500 block of South Franklin Street at 7:08 p.m. Friday. A 64-year-old New Ulm man, who drove home from a bar prior to the call, was arrested and driven to New Ulm Medical Center for a blood draw. Report to City Attorney for 4th degree DWI charges. • A vehicle was ...

Swimming for Gourd

Local News October 20, 2026

NEW ULM – Pumpkin picking is a common fall activity, but rarely does it require swimming. On Sunday, the New Ulm Recreation Center Aquatic Center hosted a floating pumpkin patch. Around 80 small pumpkins were dropped into the pool. Kid participants were allowed to swim with the pumpkins, ...

No Kings protest emphasizes right to vote

Life October 20, 2026

NEW ULM - Community members lined the blocks of Broadway near Center Street Saturday for New Ulm Indivisible’s No Kings event. This marked the fourth national No Kings protest. Unlike the others, which focused on the no kings message, the emphasis this time was on voting. “This is a ...