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Authorities are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Essig Ballpark Thursday night. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says that the break-in at the ballpark concession stand occurred at some point overnight, and entry was …
26 May 12
A new Vikings stadium was passed by the Minneapolis City Council on Friday on a 7-6 vote. Prior to the vote, council members debated the effects of a new stadium on taxes and jobs — …
26 May 12
The legal tab for the Minnesota Senate over the firing of a high-ranking staffer is now over $46,000, and counting. That’s the total for work by an outside attorney retained to defend the Senate over …
26 May 12
New Ulm High School Graduation was Friday evening, May 25. It was held at the New Ulm Civic Center.
26 May 12
The New Ulm District 88 School Board on Thursday approved increases to district activity passes. Superintendent Harold Remme says the costs of a Family Activity Pass will increase by $50, although it remains a good …
25 May 12
The DNR has a new catch-phrase in its war on invasive species: “Don’t Move A Mussel.” Conservation officers will be out in force this holiday weekend looking for boaters who fail to make sure they …
25 May 12
Health officials say it’s safe to say the end of the flu season is finally here. There were no hospitalizations over the past week, or outbreaks at school or nursing home facilities. The Department of …
25 May 12
A New Ulm man faces multiple counts of felony theft for allegedly taking nearly $100,000 from the Brown County Agricultural Society and the New Ulm Baseball Association while serving as Treasurer of the organizations. 59-year-old …
25 May 12
Minnesota farmers were able to get a lot of field work done last week, thanks to the lack of rain. The US Department of Agriculture says that there were around 6 days suitable for field …
