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Cribbage brings family, friends together

NEW ULM — Tournament newcomer Matt Solomonson of Springfield won the 15th Annual George Sveine Cribbage Tournament at the Post 132 American Legion Club Saturday. Solomonson said he learned of the tournament on Facebook. He won $200 in the full-payout tournament that included 40 players and ...

Commissioners OK Essig highway lights

NEW ULM — In response to a Milford Township Board request to add streetlights on Highway 14 and County Highway 11 for safety considerations, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) agreement for an LED ...

Brown Co. Board reviews public health evaluation

NEW ULM — Brown County Public Health Director Jaimee Brand told Brown County commissioner Tuesday that she’s proud of the work her staff of 20 does each year. “Each staff member completes a story board that highlights their programs, accomplishments, data and financial information that ...

Sunshine smiles on the Irish

NEW ULM — Sunshine and a 66-degree temperature helped St. Patrick’s Day Parade participants and viewers forget about winter Monday afternoon. “It was so windy two years ago, it blew you backwards if you carried a flag. It’s beautiful today,” said New Ulm Area Veterans Color Guard ...

Finstad praises federal transparency

NEW ULM — Congressman Brad Finstad of New Ulm praised the Trump administration at the Congressional District (CD) 1 Republican Convention at New Ulm High School Saturday. He called the November 2024 election an election for the record books. “We had great results in the First District ...

NU Indivisible demonstrates against DOGE, tariffs and abandoning Ukraine

NEW ULM – Amidst cold blustery weather Saturday, members of the Indivisible Chapter of New Ulm held a demonstration along Broadway between Center and 1st South, protesting the policies enacted by the Trump administration. Over 35 members of Indivisible gathered with signs calling out ...