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Demolition of George’s Ballroom draws near

Local News

NEW ULM – Temporary fencing went up around George’s Ballroom Tuesday morning in preparation of the building’s demolition. The exact date of the demolition has not been announced. A special meeting will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall to discuss the demolition schedule with ...

Cause of Marktplatz fire remains unknown

New Ulm

NEW ULM – The cause of last Wednesday’s fire at the former Marktplatz mall is still unknown, but plans to redevelop the property into apartments remains on track. At 4:21 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 New Ulm Fire Department (NUFD) received a fire call at the former Marktplatz mall. Assistant ...

Brown Co. commissioners OK ARMER radio grant

Local News

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved an $80,000 ARMER radio grant/countywide radio purchase agreement Tuesday from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Agencies receiving 800mHz Motorola portable and mobile truck/squad radios and chargers include Sleepy Eye and ...

Brown Co. probation officer receives MN corrections award

Local News

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners recognized Brown County Probation Agent Mary Portner Tuesday for receiving the 2024 Professional Achievement Field Services Award. Portner received the award Oct. 22 at the Minnesota Corrections Association Conference. The award is given to one field ...

Police Logs

Police Logs

Renville County Sheriff’s Office • Attempted to do a traffic stop of a 2016 Dodge Charger near the intersection of Highway 71 and CR 17, about 3 miles south of Olivia at 7:04 p.m. Sunday. Deputies and Olivia Police pursued the vehicle into the City of Olivia. The vehicle crashed into a ...

Police logs

Police Logs

Renville County Sheriff's Office • Attempted to do a traffic stop of a 2016 Dodge Charger near the intersection of Highway 71 and CR 17, about 3 miles south of Olivia at 7:04 p.m. Sunday. Deputies and Olivia Police pursued the vehicle into the City of Olivia. The vehicle crashed into a ...