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LWV announces candidate forum for 2026 general elections

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NEW ULM-- The League of Women Voters (LVW) New Ulm will host a candidate forum for candidates for House District 15B and Senate District 15 at 6:30 p.m. October 7. A tentative forum for New Ulm City Council Ward 4 will be held 6:30 p.m. October 21 if two or more candidates announce their intention to seek the office as write-in candidates. The League of Women Voters hosts these events to bring candidates together with voters for a discussion of the issues most affecting our region. On Election Day, the voters’ decisions affect all aspects of our lives. Candidate forums are ...

Only candy rains on Eagles' parade

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The only thing raining from the overcast sky Friday evening was candy as the homecoming parade made its way down the five blocks of Highland Avenue. New Ulm’s cheer squad and marching band kicked off the parade excitement filling the street with school spirit and music. Following close ...

From Dumpster to Dignity

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NEW ULM — At the 18th Annual ArtScape Juried Art Show at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture, the intersection of art, life and mortality took center stage through the work of St. Peter artist Michelle Kaisersatt. Kaisersatt, artist and author, works from The Soul Remains / The Keyhole ...

State policy shifts place strain on human services

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NEW ULM — The Brown County Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft 2027 county budget totaling $50,175,019 and a proposed property tax levy of $21,552,707 during its meeting Tuesday morning at the Brown County Courthouse. The initial proposal reflects a 9.99 percent increase over the 2026 certified levy. No final vote was taken. The board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed budget and levy for 6 p.m. Dec. 1 in the District Courtroom. "The Dec. 1 public meeting is required by state law for truth-in-taxation," County Administrator Sam Hansen said during the meeting, noting ...

Police logs

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New Ulm Police Department • Tuesday at 5:53 p.m. police noticed a man known to have a warrant for his arrest on the block of 1600 North Street. During the arrest, the 33-year-old New Ulm man claimed that he was lawfully carrying a handgun. Following a serial number run, the gun was found to have been entered as stolen in 2023. The man was transported to jail and the gun was seized.  • Police received a report from the 2200 block of North Broadway Tuesday at 8:59 p.m. from a 33-year-old New Ulm man who said that a 27-year-old New Ulm woman violated a harassment restraining ...

Placements, prevention programs and fraud review

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NEW ULM — Brown County Human Services presented its regular monthly update to the Brown County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 22, including data on out-of-home placements, prevention programs, summer camps and a state fraud prevention review. Human Services Director Anne Broskoff presented the report, which covered activity since the Aug. 25 board meeting. During the reporting period from Aug. 25 to Sept. 22, 12 children entered out-of-home placement.  The update also showed two children finalized permanency and one youth was admitted to a residential facility for an assessment. ...