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New Ulm renews ‘Bicycle Friendly Community’ designation

The League of American Bicyclists announced the latest honorees of the Bicycle Friendly Community award on January 28, and New Ulm has once again been designated a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level for 2025 - 2029. New Ulm first received the designation in 2017 and communities must re-apply every four years. “Over the years, individuals and organizations throughout our community have worked very hard to continue making our bicycling amenities and infrastructure here in New Ulm better and better for supporting safe bicycling,” said Alice Johnson, an active member of ...

Park and Rec

• Friday Night Lights Skate will be held Feb. 27, March 6 and 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The 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. •Date Night Pottery program offered 6-8 p.m. Feb 27 and March 5 and Personal Chip-Dip Bowl offered March 20 and 27. Classes are Friday nights at the Community Center, 600 N German and require pre-registration. •Vogel Fieldhouse (gym courts and track only) will be closed all day on February 21 and 22 for ...

Baggin’ in the Street downtown cornhole tournament planned

NEW ULM - The 3rd Annual New Ulm Baggin’ in the Street Cornhole Tournament will be held 10 a.m. Feb. 28 in Downtown New Ulm. Spectators are welcome with DJ music all day. Food will be available for purchase from local businesses. Entry fee is $70 for a two-person team. To learn more, visit newulm.com, or contact the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-233-4300 or chamber@newulm.com.   Funds raised at this event go towards promotion of New Ulm and the efforts of the New Ulm Business & Retail Association, a committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce.

NUAF accepting grant applications with updated criteria

NEW ULM -- New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF) is accepting applications for grants as part of its spring grant cycle. The deadline is March 15, 2026. Applicants may find materials and submit their request online at :newulmareafoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant In an effort to make even greater community impact, NUAF has updated its focus granting “pillars”. Three of NUAF’s original pillars; the arts, education, and historic preservation will remain in place. The economic development pillar has been updated with the “community enhancement” pillar. The goal or purpose of the ...

River Bend students share the love with Oak Hills residents

NEW ULM -- Students from all programs at River Bend Education District came together this February to spread kindness and connection throughout the New Ulm community. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, students created and decorated 120 handmade Valentine cards that were delivered Feb. 11 ...

Sleepy Eye Care Center royalty

Photo courtesy of Crystal Braun Care Center royalty Carroll “Spud” Trebesch, left, was crowned Valentine’s Day King and Evelyn Schroedl was crowned Valentine’s Day Queen at the Sleepy Eye Care Center Valentine’s Dinner Friday.