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DFL Senate District 15 celebrates 20th annual corn feed

RED WOOD FALLS – The Democratic Farmer Labor Party, Senate District 15, is celebrating its 20th annual Corn Feed on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 5pm – 7:30pm at Ramsey Park, Lower Shelter, 99 E Oak Street, Redwood Falls. The Corn Feed is an annual event following the 2nd day of Farm Fest that draws nearly 200 rural DFLers to enjoy food and conversation. Fresh corn on the cob, barbecues, sides and desserts, soft drinks and beer make up this popular picnic supper, a DFL tradition that began 20 years ago. Music is provided by the Mad Hatters. Featured speakers are Attorney ...

Leader Collaboratory returns to NU

NEW ULM - The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Leader Collaboratory, an interactive leadership development program designed to help professionals strengthen their leadership skills, build stronger workplace cultures, and create lasting impact within their organizations. The 2026–2027 series begins Wednesday, September 16, and continues monthly through April.  Led by leadership and culture coach Ann Vote, the Leader Collaboratory was created in response to feedback from local employers who identified communication, employee engagement, ...

Senior Meals

Monday Chef’s choice, vegetable of the day, fruit of choice, dessert of the day, wheat bread w/margarine and milk Tuesday Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes w/brown gravy, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate chip, cookie and milk Wednesday Pork roast w/pork, gravy, candied yams, green beans, wheat bread w/margarine, butterscotch pudding, w/topping and milk Thursday Chicken Alredo, peas & carrots, hot spiceda pples, dinner roll w/margarine and milk Friday Blueberry pancakes w/ syrup and margarine, egg patty, red diced potatoes, diced peach cup and milk

Minnesota Observes Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 2–8

Minnesota will observe Farmers’ Market Week from Sunday, Aug. 2, through Saturday, Aug. 8. Governor Tim Walz has issued a proclamation recognizing the state’s more than 400 farmers’ markets and more than 10,000 vendors.  The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and several agricultural organizations will mark the week with events at nine farmers’ markets across the state, including the New Ulm Farmers’ Market. State agriculture officials say farmers’ markets provide income for growers and food businesses while connecting communities with fresh, locally produced ...

Community Calendar

Saturday Spikin’ in the Street downtown sand volleyball tournament, from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. downtown Minnesota Street. Popcorn Wagon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. behind the Brown County Historical Society Nightclub First Avenue STORYTELLING with Jeanne Andersen, 11am to 2pmMN Music Hall of fame Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the public. The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Chris Bertrand performs music in Schell’s ...

Klossner roundabout to open Friday

KLOSSNER — The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reports the State Highway 15 roundabout at Klossner is expected to open by 5 p.m., Friday, July 31. Traffic has been detoured since May 18 while crews built the single-lane roundabout to improve safety. The project includes lighting and drainage improvements. Roundabouts reduce fatal crashes by up to 90% and injury crashes by about 75%. Other project benefits include improved traffic flow, lighting and drainage. Construction of another single-lane roundabout at State Highway 111 and Nicollet County Road 5 (Fort Road) ...