NEW ULM – The Journal staff received four awards at the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) awards banquet held on Jan. 30. The Journal received first and second place in sports photography, third place for best Community Events Coverage, and third place for General Excellence. The ...

NEW ULM – The ongoing uncertainty over federal funding continues to have unforeseen consequences that impact residents and public safety. Les Schultz, a former New Ulm City Councilor and former Brown County Probation Director found his new part-time position as a probation and parole liaison ...

SLEEPY EYE — After discussion about future administrative structure Wednesday, the Sleepy Eye Public School Board unanimously approved a resolution to hire a full-time elementary principal later this year. The action follows unanimous December board approval of a three-year superintendent ...

NICOLLET – The Nicollet Public School board heard parent complaints of bullying and racism at the school’s Wednesday meeting. Nicollet student parent Bridget Olsen explained bullying and racism problems at the school. She described racial experiences and racial slurs that happen to her ...

Since dozens of religious groups filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump’s administration policy expanding immigration enforcement in churches this week, several area pastors said they see both sides of the issue. Lawsuits began last month after Trump rolled back long-standing ...

NEW ULM – The city received a light dusting of snow Wednesday morning and again late in the afternoon, but the real concern was the dropping temperature. National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Strus said the New Ulm region had seen the worst of the snow until the weekend, with most ...