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SATURDAY 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 Park and Rec Annual Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. near the back of the Harman Park shelter. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the New Ulm Civic Center south arena. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available. The August Schell Brewing Company Easter Egg Hoppy Hunt is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. No less than 600 eggs will be hidden at the brewery grounds. Up to three eggs can be redeemed for prizes. Ten ...

Sleepy Eye FFA competes at SDSU’s Little I Contest

Twenty-four Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) members competed at South Dakota State University's (SDSU) 103rd Little International Judging Contest, which took place on Friday, March 27.  This contest, commonly known as Little I, is one the largest career development event (CDE) ...

Menards accepting pet supply donations

NEW ULM — Menards is serving as a drop site for the Brown County Humane Society April 1 through May 1, 2026. A large donation collection box can be found near the store exit doors. The store offers pet food, feeders, collars, beds, storage containers, mats and other items in its Pet & Wildlife Department for immediate donation.

Living Without Limits

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission (HRC) invites the community to join the next Living Without Limits educational session at 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at the New Ulm Public Library. This session will focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and offers a chance to hear firsthand about the everyday challenges faced by neighbors. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and gain a better understanding of how autism affects individuals and families in the community. “These conversations matter,” Kristin Sprenger, Chair of HRC said. “When we take time to learn from one another, we build ...

Sprenger to speak at NU Garden Club meeting

The New Ulm Garden Club will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1  at the New Ulm Airport at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will be Mike Sprenger from Bluestem Perennials near Comfrey, Mn, a nursery and landscape company that offers trees, shrubs, perennials, succulents, vegetables and herbs, as well as seasonal decor. He will speak on his nursery and offer tips, suggestions and answer questions on what to plant in pots and in gardens steps. The Garden Club meetings are free and open to the public. Garden Club, membership dues are $5 per year.

Community Calendar

SATURDAY Mar. 28 Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the public. 2026 Home, Health, & Recreation Show, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the New Ulm Civic Center, 1212 N. Franklin. Call 507-233-4300 for more info. SUNDAY Mar. 29 Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m., So. MN Recovery Connection, 220 East Main St., Mankato, Midtown Square Building Suite #4. Call 507-420-5670 or 507-340-3092. Three Legacies AA, 7 p.m., Big Book 12x12 Study, River Valley Church, 100 N. Washington St. American ...