Braxton Seifert was the victor in Tuesday’s election for Minnesota Senate District 15. The Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office reported that district-wide, Seifert (R-Marshall) had over 66% of the vote, with an unofficial vote total of 25,173. DFL candidate Andrea Boettger, of New Ulm, had an unofficial vote total of 12,517. SD 15 includes Lac […]

Robert A. Runck, age 87, of Springfield, died on November 3, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Nursing...

Approximately $60,000 in additional revenue for New Ulm Public Schools will come into effect July 1, 2027 thanks to the passing of Constitutional Amendment I, “Increasing funding to school districts.” This money is not coming from tax dollars, but from Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund, which has generated its current $2.3 billion from school trust lands, […]

NEW ULM – Modification to Brown County landfill hours during winter months was approved by the Brown County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting. The board moved to allow operations to close during the first and third Saturday in January and February. The second and fourth Saturday in January and February will remain unchanged. Stemming […]

SLEEPY EYE – With the use of checkoff funds, the Brown County Corn and Soybean Growers donated to the Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter to provide biodiesel to transport students to the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo.   The National FFA Convention & Expo was held Oct. 21-24 in Indianapolis. Drawing in […]

New Ulm Police Department • At 7:56 p.m. Friday officers stopped a vehicle on the block of 15th South Street and Broadway for equipment violation. The driver, a 23-year-old Windom woman, did not have a valid driver’s license. Inside the vehicle was an open package of cannabis. Report to attorney for no proof of insurance, […]

NEW ULM — Brown County joined counties nationwide as a Green Light for Veterans County following a resolution by the county commissioners Tuesday morning. The motion was made by Commissioner David Borchert, who is a veteran. Operation Green Light is a nationwide project to show support and raise awareness for the services and sacrifices veterans […]

NEW ULM – Leaves from yards and gutters were bagged around New Ulm for Day of Caring Friday morning. The annual event is organized by United Way, a nonprofit organization that looks at the individual needs of its community and develops programs that align with those needs. Director of United Way of the Brown County […]

Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles Wednesday following an Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis. He was 86. Known for his work in Shakespearean Theatre, playing Oberon, Macbeth and more, Stewart most recently reprised his role as Professor Charles Xavier for the upcoming movie “Avengers: Doomsday” which is set to release in December. New Ulm […]

Thank you to New Ulm Area Community Education from The Grand Center for Arts and Culture for supporting Kids Creating Camps in the summer of 2026.