NEW ULM — After brief discussion Tuesday, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a 7.99% tax levy increase for 2025. The $17.8 million 2025 tax levy uses $164,950 in additional reserves to off-set the $17.9 million preliminary 2025 levy, an 8.99% increase using $189,000 of reserve funds. Commissioner Brian Braun said commissioners “worked hard” to create a 7.99% levy increase at a budget workshop. He made a motion for the 7.99% hike. Commissioner Dave Borchert seconded the motion. The total county budget increased from $42.4 million in 2024 to $45.8 million in ...