NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously proclaimed Oct. 5-11 National 4-H Week Tuesday. Two commissioners were 4-H members themselves, Dave Borchert and Jeff Veerkamp. “Thanks for your community service and involvement. Thanks to the parents for their mentorship. This prepares ...

NEW ULM — After a brief discussion Tuesday, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a cyber security program low bid that will assess cybersecurity risks, analyze online systems by evaluating security and exposure, identify vulnerabilities and provide ongoing support for up to three ...

NEW ULM -- Kim Kerrigan, a Boston resident and grandnephew of James Schneider, presented “A Turner’s Tragedy” Thursday at the Brown County Historical Society’s “Lunch and a Bite of History” program at the museum annex. Kerrigan detailed his research into Schneider, a gymnastics ...

NEW ULM – This week, area libraries and bookstores are putting a spotlight on the books facing the greatest challenges during Banned Books Week. Anyone visiting the New Ulm Public Library (NUPL), Martin Luther College (MLC) library and Lykke Books will notice displays celebrating Banned ...

NEW ULM – The demolition derby season came to a close Saturday with the annual 2025 Pumpkin Smash held at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Pumpkin Smash derby is one of the last derbies held in Minnesota and typically brings out drivers from across southern Minnesota. This years around 130 ...

NEW ULM — Dozens of people took part in the 11th annual Diabetes Walk on Saturday morning at the Flandreau State Park in New Ulm for an event co-hosted by the Lafayette and New Ulm Lions clubs to raise money and awareness for diabetes research and support. Families, friends and a few dogs ...