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•Outdoor Rinks and Warming House at Harman open daily from 12-8 p.m. • Open Broomball is offered from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Civics Center the first and third Wednesday of each month for seasoned players. Everyone is welcome to join. Admission is $5, punch card or membership applies. Limited equipment available. • Skate the Lights Holiday Glow Night Saturday Dec. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Ulm Civic Center. This special event is open to all ages, but those under 10 must be accompanied with an adult. All ice users must be on skates during this event. Children 4 and under are ...

New Guard Armory grand opening set for Monday

NEW ULM — The Minnesota National Guard hosts a grand opening and tour of the New Ulm armory at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22. Construction of the 40,374 square foot facility at 2100 Palmer Avenue began in April 2024 with classrooms, fitness and learning center, LED lights, solar panels and a hybrid heat pump mechanical system. “The New Ulm Armory is a shining example of carefully planned upgrades that will enhance training and readiness capabilities of our force,” said Minnesota Department of Military Affairs Executive Director Scott Rohweder. Two years prior to armory construction ...

Heartland and Hermann Express holiday hours

NEW ULM -- Brown County Heartland/Hermann Express will be closing at noon on Wednesday Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and will be closed on Thursday Dec. 25 Christmas Day. Anyone who needs a ride for Friday Dec. 26, should call The Transit office at 507-359-2717 before noon on Dec. 24. Buses will also be closed on Thursday Jan. 1 New Years Day. Anyone who needs a ride on Jan. 2, call the Transit office by 3 pm on Dec. 31.

Klawitter receives full scholarship through QuestBridge

NEW ULM — Cathedral High School (CHS) senior Logan Klawitter, son of Reese and Tamara Klawitter, has been admitted to Boston College with a full four-year QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship. “I am just so thankful to Boston College, QuestBridge, and all those who have helped ...

Nominations open for New Ulm Human Rights award

Each year, the New Ulm Human Rights Commission honors an individual, organization, or business that has made a significant contribution to advancing human rights and social justice in our community. The commission is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Human Rights Award. The award recognizes those who have worked toward the betterment of life for a protected class and promoted equality, dignity, and respect for all. Human rights include fundamental freedoms such as liberty, education, equality before the law, freedom of speech, belief, and association. The New Ulm Human Rights ...

Concordia Lanes donates to Tea for Cancer FoundationElectric

NEW ULM - The Tea for Cancer Foundation recently received a $2,000 donation from Concordia Lanes in New Ulm. In addition to this contribution, Concordia Lanes continues to support the foundation by providing the venue for Music Singo fundraising events. These events have raised thousands of ...