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Sheriff races develop in Sibley, Nicollet counties

Local News May 28, 2026

NEW ULM — Political races have developed in Sibley, Nicollet and Redwood Counties since the filing period for federal, state and county offices opened May 19. Sibley County Chief Deputy Denley Kompelien, Wayne Nagel and Charles Fenger filed to run for sheriff May 19. The filing period continues until 5 p.m., Tuesday. Sibley County Sheriff Patrick Nienaber announced in March that he will not seek re-election. He will retire at the end of his term after 37 years in law enforcement, 32 years with the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office. Three men have filed for the Sibley County ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legals May 27, 2026

PUBLISH (May 27, 2026) BROWN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Brown County Planning Commission, in and for the County of Brown, will conduct certain public hearings as follows: To Adopt 2040 BROWN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Œ394.23 au- thorizes each county to review and, if neces- sary, amend its Comprehensive Land Use Plan with recom- mended decennial up- dates ; and WHEREAS, the Coun- ty of Brown authorized the review and update ...

Family facilitators offer flexible services

Local News May 27, 2026

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners learned Tuesday that when a child is referred to Brown County Human Services from a parent struggling with their teenager’s behavior, the family facilitator program works with the entire family. Brown County family facilitators help children and families to be successful in their home, school and community with prevention and early intervention services. They work closely with school staff, therapists and psychiatrists. The free, voluntary program helps children and families with difficulties in parenting, family changes, discipline/behavior ...

New scoreboard a grand slam for Johnson Park

Local News May 27, 2026

NEW ULM — Terry Steinbach said that when the New Ulm Baseball Association was in the process of looking for a state-of-the art video scoreboard for Johnson Park, he and his wife, Mary, decided that making a very substantial donation towards that project was a way to give back to New Ulm ...

Commissioners hear behavioral health needs

Local News May 27, 2026

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners learned about the needs and strengths of county behavioral health programs during a program update Tuesday. Brown County Social Services Supervisor Julie Hogen said entry level county social service positions don’t pay very well and have high turnover, ...

Wendinger Travel arrives at 50-year mark

Local News May 27, 2026

New Ulm — Wendinger Travel is marking 50 years in business in 2026. The family-owned company was founded in 1976 by brothers Peter and Paul Wendinger. The brothers grew up on a farm near St. George and began playing concertinas in 1962. Their Wendinger Band became a longtime part of the ...