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PUBLIC NOTICE

Legals July 14, 2026

PUBLISH (July 7, 14, 2026) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BROWN FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 08-PR-26-574 Estate of Annie Kate Senske, aka Katie Senske, Annie Senske, Decedent NOTICE OF INFOR- MAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINT- MENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated September 12, 2002, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been ...

Dodge Darts, Ford Fairlanes and Cadillacs, oh my!

Local News July 12, 2026

NEW ULM — Dozens of classic car enthusiasts rolled in at the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce Car and Bike Roll-in Saturday. Participants included Jay Miller of Mankato and his bright yellow 1973 Dodge Dart Sport with black striping. “Back in the 1970’s I helped my brother when he raced ...

Court proceedings

Court News and Tickets July 12, 2026

Brown County District Court THIRD-DEGREE DWI-BAC EXCESS OF .08 WITHIN TWO HOURS • Meghan Alice Gleisner, New Ulm. June 30, 2026, $1,010, 364 days local confinement, 361 days stayed for 3 years supervised probation. Three jail days may be served as five days of STS work. Complete chemical use assessment, follow recommendations, no alcohol use, attend MADD Impact Panel. Gross misdemeanor. THEFT • Nicole Lynn Olson. New Ulm, $1,960.88 including $1,800 restitution, 364 days local confinement stayed for two years supervised probation. Forty hours sentence to service for one year. No ...

Oak Hills Living Center expands campus

Local News July 11, 2026

NEW ULM — Oak Hills Living Center started construction on a new senior independent living building called The Oaks at Garden Terrace. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2027. Candas Schouvieller, CEO of Oak Hills Living Center, said the new apartments have drawn strong ...

Human remains found in Fairmont park

Communities July 11, 2026

FAIRMONT— A portion of Sylvania Park in Fairmont has been closed to the public following the findings of significantly decayed human remains on the southwest portion of the park. “It’s definitely unique,” said Fairmont Police Chief, Mike Beletti, who provided a rundown of recent ...

Mailbag July 11, 2026

Monday Beef hamburger on bun w/ketchup and mustard, baked beans, green beans, lime jello w/pears and milk Tuesday Herb baked chicken, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding, w/topping and milk Wednesday Smothered chopped, steak, mashed potatoes w/ sour cream, sliced carrots, applesauce cup, wheat bread w/margarine and milk. Thursday Scalloped potatoes w/ham, whole kernel corn, tropical fruit cup, wheat bread w/margarine, peanut butter cookie and milk Friday Beef lasagna, peas & carrots, hot spiced apples, dinner roll w/margarine, vanilla ...