WINTHROP — In order to take advantage of overlapping territories and common investment needs, the boards of directors of Central Region Cooperative (CRC) of Sleepy Eye and United Farmers Cooperative (UFC) of Winthrop announced April 10 that their members approved a plan to merge the two ...

NEW ULM — A 100 percent member-owned independent grocery store opened in a new location, 3 S. Minnesota St. Graze Food Cooperative focuses on local farmers and producers to create a more sustainable, organic food economy. The store offers produce, meats, eggs, dairy products, pantry ...

NEW ULM — A proposed dry fertilizer plant expansion project got a step closer to reality at the Brown County Commissioners meeting, Nov. 18. Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning application to rezone 19.2 acres of land from A-1 (agricultural land) to I-1 (industrial land) at ...

NEW ULM — The Coffee Keller has experienced significant growth since relocating last September from a basement space to a prominent street-level storefront at 5 N. Minnesota St. in downtown New Ulm. Owner Chay Henle reported a roughly 70% increase in sales following the move, which has ...

NEW ULM — For the second year in a row, City Manager Chris Dalton cited increased housing projects as the city’s greatest source of progress. He specifically pointed to the start of the Kuepers Highland Apartment project at 901 N. Highland as the number one sign of progress. The Kuepers ...

NEW ULM, Minn. — J&R Schugel Trucking is building on its 50-year history with workforce growth, a major fleet investment and a strategic partnership, while keeping its headquarters and primary operations in New Ulm. The company, founded in 1974, became 100% employee-owned in ...