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First responders bid farewell to Justin Reinarts

Local News

NEW ULM – Area first responders gathered to bid a final farewell to one of their own Tuesday. The funeral for Justin Reinarts was held at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home’s South Chapel. Reinarts served with the Hanska Fire Department for 17 years. The entire Hanska Fire Department ...

Police Logs

Police Logs

Redwood County Sheriff’s Office • Responded to a two-vehicle crash at 3:04 a.m. near the intersection of CSAH 24 and Noble Avenue, rural Redwood County. At the scene, officers located a 2016 Chevy Equinox driven by Cole James Reinarts, 30, Sleepy Eye, and 2018 Jeep Cherokee driven by Zaya ...

Police logs

Police Logs

New Ulm Police • Took a stolen bicycle report at 6:10 p.m. Friday Saturday from a 23-year-old homeless man. The bicycle valued at $600, was reported stolen on Minnesota Street North and 17th St. North. A report was done for documentation. • Took a report at 9:59 p.m. Saturday of a vehicle ...

Breaking up the book club

Mailbag

Dear Annie: A few years ago, a group of us started a book club that became one of the highlights of our month. We’d gather with good food, wine and plenty of laughter, and occasionally even talk about the book. For a long time, it was pure fun. But over time, one member began to dominate ...

Frederickson crowned Miss Brown County Global United

Mailbag

NEW ULM -- Calleigh Frederickson of New Ulm, MN has been officially crowned as the new 2025 Miss Brown County Global United with the Global United Pageant. The Global United Pageant is an international organization that recognizes women for their commitment to service, leadership, and ...

Sibley County District Court

Court News and Tickets

• Unconditional bail was set at $250,000 cash or bond Nov. 3 for Reid Duncan Edman, 67, New Auburn on charges alleging 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. He could be released on conditions that he not use or review sexually explicit or pornographic material and not have ...