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• Winter/Spring registration is open and the activity guide is available online. Individuals may register online or in person at the Rec Center. •Friday Night Lights Skate is held Jan. 23 and 3:30-5:15; February 13, 20, 27, March 6 and 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Program open to anyone age 10 and older or under 10 (required) accompanied by an adult. Children 4 and under are free with paid adult and 5 and up are $7. Rental skates are available for $3. •Swim Club starts January 27-February 19 from 3:30-4:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register online or at the Rec Center. •Date ...

St. Peter Social Security town hall Tuesday

ST. PETERS -- A town hall meeting regarding the Social Security Expansion Act is scheduled for 5 pm to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. 5th Street, St. Peter Mn. The town hall will discuss the Social Security Expansion Act and how it will have broad positive impacts to ensure long term viability for Social Security. The event is led by Brian Rohrenbach, a lifelong learner of Social Security, having first received survivor benefits at the age of 12 following his father's passing. Rohrenbach will clarify how Social Security operates, debunk prevalent ...

NUHS Knowledge Bowl teams take first, second, third

NUHS Knowledge Bowl teams finished in the first, second and third place during a weather-shortened meet on Wednesday Forty-one teams competed from New Ulm High School, Mankato West, Mankato East, Central, Jordan, Cathedral, Sleepy Eye, Mankato Loyola, Sleepy Eye St. Mary's, St. James, and ...

Lions donate $1,500 to New Ulm Food Shelf

The Lions Club of New Ulm donated $1,500 to the New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf. The New Ulm Lions also collected and donated 48 pounds of food at their January 8, 2026 general meeting. The Lions Club International Week of Service was January 3 through the 11. Lions Clubs from all over ...

MVL Knowledge Bowl takes first in Mankato meet

NEW ULM -- MVL Knowledge Bowl teams claimed five of the top ten places at the meet in Mankato on Thursday, January 15. A total of 32 teams competed from MVL, St. Peter, Fairmont, Le Sueur-Henderson, Minnesota New Country School, Maple River, Martin County West, Sibley East, Tri-City United, ...

Red Cross blood donations

NEW ULM – The Red Cross collected 174 units of blood during the three day blood drive at the New Ulm Community Civic Center. The Red Gross fell short of its 212 unit goal by 38 units. Fourteen pins were awarded during the three days. Melvin Stadick received the 17 gallon pin. Charles Beitlich received the 14 gallon pin. Doreen Britz received the 13 gal pin. Deb Jones Mead, Daryle Fischer and Gary Besser each received the 12 gallon pin. Mark Weinkauf received the 8 gallon pin. Matthew Mages was awarded the 6 gallon pin. Dale Aufderheide and James Hofmeister each received the ...