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May 16, 2025

Popcorn Wagon will be out on Saturday, May 24

Brown County Historical Society Executive Director Amy Johnson said the Popcorn Wagon will make  its first appearance Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.  It will be out from 10:00am-5:00pm.  The Kiesling Haus in downtown New Ulm will also open.  The next Lunch and a Bite of History is Thursday, June 12, with Brown County Sheriff Jason […]

May 16, 2025

HIGHWAY 4 DETOUR SOUTH OF SLEEPY EYE STARTS MAY 27

MnDOT says Highway 4 from Sleepy Eye to Brown County Road 24 will close starting Tuesday, May 27 for about three weeks  to finish remaining work on the Highway 4 from St. James to Sleepy Eye project which started last year.  Finishing work will include pavement, grading, striping, signing and approach panel work near the […]

May 16, 2025

GRADUATIONS THIS WEEKEND

Believe it or not, some schools are holding graduation ceremonies this weekend.  Tonight (Friday), seniors at Springfield and Sleepy Eye Public will get their diplomas.  New Ulm Cathedral and Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s will hold ceremonies Sunday afternoon.  Martin Luther College in New Ulm is holding a commencement concert tonight (Friday) at 7:30 in the […]

May 15, 2025

THREE HURT IN SIBLEY COUNTY CRASH

The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office was called to a collision at the intersection of Highway 19 and 611th Avenue Severance Township Thursday afternoon at 5:33 pm.  Authorities say a juvenile from Moltke Township was driving a Chevy Malibu westbound on Highway 19 when it collided with a Ford Fusion driven by 30-year-old Jenna Grunewald from […]

May 15, 2025

Financial Fraud Seminar Wednesday, May 28, in New Ulm

New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert and Alliance Bank’s Renee Thordson shared information on the Free Financial Fraud Seminar being held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm.  It’s Wednesday, May 28, 10:00am-11:30am followed by lunch.  Everyone is invited.  The seminar will feature prevention tips from New Ulm banks and police department.     […]

May 15, 2025

STATE LEADERS ANNOUNCE BUDGET AGREEMENT FRAMEWORK

State leaders have announced a bipartisan state budget agreement framework setting the stage for a busy final few days of the legislative session.  The deal was announced Thursday morning coming after nearly two weeks of daily negotiations.  Details were set to be revealed at 10:15 by Governor Walz as well as DFL and Republican leaders […]

May 14, 2025

OLIVIA STANDOFF ENDS PEACEFULLY

Olivia Police were called to an incident on the 600 block of East Maple Avenue Wednesday afternoon at 12:42 pm after dispatch received a call from a 22-year-old male reporting he had been chased by a 26-year-old male with a knife.  The suspect retreated into a home on East Maple Avenue.  Multiple agencies including The […]

May 14, 2025

Arts Can Affect Your Mental and Physical Health

  Family Life Consultant and Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, Gail Gilman explains how Arts can play a role with memory, pain, relaxation, stress and anxiety.  Music, writing, dancing and movement can improve your overall quality of life.                        

May 14, 2025

PONDEROSA LANDFILL FIRE NEAR MANKATO

Several fire crews were called to a fire at Ponderosa Landfill near Mankato Tuesday evening.  Blue Earth County officials say the fire started after the landfill had stopped operations for the day.  Many fire agencies, the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office and county staff spent several hours fighting the fire.  Officials say the fire was […]

May 14, 2025

FIRST-HALF PROPERTY TAXES DUE THURSDAY

The Brown County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office reminds you that the first half property tax installment for residential, commercial and agricultural parcels are due Thursday (today).  Payments must be received or postmarked by the due date to avoid penalty.  Property tax payments can be made in person at the Auditor-Treasurer’s office in the Brown County Courthouse or […]
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