The Schell's Hobo Band braving the snow for a holiday gig. Even in freezing temps, these dedicated musicians keep the tunes flowing and the community warm. (Courtesy of Schell's Hobo Band.) NEW ULM – ...

NEW ULM – New Ulm has been selected as Minnesota’s 2026 Retail Community of the Year by the Minnesota Retailers Association. The recognition celebrates communities that demonstrate exceptional support ...

Groundwork on the Tiny Homes development, also known as GartenDorf Village, began last week. The foundations on the first two homes are dug. The plan is to have concrete in place by Aug. 1. Photo by ...

SPRINGFIELD–Rosemary Pankratz, age 79, of Springfield, MN died on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home in Brookville Township. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 ...

The Sleepy Eye City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to begin the process of refunding itself with up to ...

After decades of services, New Ulm’s aging water and wastewater facilities are in need of long awaited maintenance, overhauls ...

Submitted photo/information The Nicollet 10U White girls softball team wrapped up its season on Sunday at the 2026 Minnesota ...

This is my hometown, where it’s consoling to be in a sane state in high summer. Since Maine Democrats fell for the oysterman ...

Non-primary election filing picked up in a number of area communities Tuesday and Wednesday. Redwood Falls Mayor Tom Quackenbush and Sanborn Mayor Edward J. Cohrs refiled for election Tuesday.

• Received a call at 4:13 p.m. Friday from a resident about fireworks and explosives in the 1100 block of South Jefferson Street. Police interviewed juveniles and leads on suspicious vehicles in the ...

BROWN COUNTY — The election filing period for candidates in cities, townships and school districts where primary elections are not held opened Tuesday, July 14. The filing period ends at 5 p.m., ...

For over a decade, a section of North Broadway Park at 2250 N. Broadway has served as a pollinator park through the help of countless volunteers. On Monday, the New Ulm Park and Recreation unanimously ...