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Brown County Sheriff’s Office receives fraud call reports

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NEW ULM — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday it has received reports of callers impersonating sheriff’s office personnel. Reports of the encounters are generic in nature, while some encounters are more detailed, according to a sheriff’s office news release. In some ...

The voice at city hall

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NEW ULM – Anyone familiar with the operation of New Ulm’s city government should be familiar with Lisa Pelzel and those who do not know the name likely know her voice. As the New Ulm’s executive assistant, it is her office phone that rings whenever someone dials City Hall’s main ...

City council OKs first reading of cannabis zoning

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NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council approved first consideration of the cannabis zoning ordinance Tuesday. The ordinance specifically amends city code establishing zoning district and standards for cannabis and hemp businesses. The new regulations detail where and what type of cannabis ...

GFW board approves new superintendent contract

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GIBBON — The Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) School Board unanimously approved a three-year superintendent contract with Allen Berg Tuesday. Effective July 1, Berg, superintendent at Glenville-Emmons and Alden-Conger schools near Albert Lea, briefly addressed the GFW board with enthusiasm ...

Janni and Kokesch crown King and Queen of Orchard Hill

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NEW ULM – Glenn Janni and Eileen Kokesch were crowned King and Queen of Orchard Hill for 2025. The crowning took place on Friday, Feb. 14 during Orchard Hill’s Valentine’s Day party. It is an annual tradition for staff and residents vote for a new King and Queen during the Valentine’s ...

Gallery opening for ‘Photo-to-Quilt’

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NEW ULM - Friday, Feb. 21 The 4 Pillars Gallery at the The Grand Center for Arts and Culture will be hosting a reception for Ferman and Eunice Woodberry’s show “Photo-to-Quilt”. The reception starts at 6:30 p.m. and will go until 8 p.m. This show features quilts made by Eunice and ...