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Edward Jones of New Ulm backpacks to Jefferson Elementary

Edward Jones donates nine backpacks with school supplies to Jefferson Elementary School. In photo from left to right: Mike Furth (Edward Jones Financial Advisor), Chris Jensen (Edward Jones Financial Advisor), Mike Benz (Edward Jones Financial Advisor), Jason Egstrom, (Edward Jones Financial ...

Sleepy Eye FFA takes local Ag tour

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 ...

Brown County 4-H Invites Community to summer kickoff

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, highlight the work of local 4-H clubs, and support countywide youth programming. Visitors can enjoy a simplified food stand menu featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken strips, French fries, and beverages. Proceeds from Food stand purchases will support both the Brown County 4-H Federation and ...

'The Cousins' return to German Park

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

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 households that rely on private wells for drinking water. Contaminants to be tested include arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate. Grant funds also provide outreach, education and complete data tracking for reporting to the Minnesota Department of Health. “This is voluntary to ...

Giving a voice to the voiceless

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 ...