NEW ULM – The first day of summer is not until Friday, June 20 but the swimming season has already begun. In New Ulm, the North Park Splash Pad located at 1801 N. State Street opened last week. It will remain open from 10 a.m. to to 8 pm through Labor Day. The splash pad is free, open to all ...

NEW ULM -- The New Ulm Farmers Market is returning to downtown New Ulm this summer with greater access. Thanks to a $10,000 reimbursement grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture this year’s farmers market will have free transportation options, runners service and continuation of ...

NEW ULM - Bishop Chad W. Zielinski of the Diocese of New Ulm celebrated Mass at the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery on May 26 to commemorate Memorial Day. Concelebrating was Fr. Gerald Meidl, Senior Associate Pastor of the Holy Cross Area Faith Community (AFC), and assisting was Deacon Richard ...

NEW ULM - Thursday, the Wanda Gág House Association hosted the opening reception for The Many Colors of Wanda Gág, a new exhibit that explores the lesser-known color works of the celebrated artist. The exhibit’s title reflects more than just her use of color—it highlights the many ...

NEW ULM – This week was Minnesota School Garden Week and the students at Jefferson Elementary were not afraid to get their hands dirty while finishing the spring plantings. Jefferson STEM teacher Amber McMullen said the focus of this week was finishing off the spring planting for the garden. ...

•A lifeguard certification course will be offered at the Rec Center June 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a blended learning course that requires 5-7 hours of online learning before the class starts, followed by a swimming pre-test of 200 yards, treading water for 2 minutes with no hands ...