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President of Allina Health visits NUMC team

NEW ULM -- Lisa Shannon, CEO of Allina Health, visited New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) November 18 to thank care team members and acknowledging NUMC’s achievements and awards. A special recognition was given for NUMC's overall performance in 2025 as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital, placing ...

New Ulm Diabetes Walk was a big success

The New Ulm Lions wishes to thank everyone who contributed this years annual New Ulm Diabetes Walk, which took place at Flandrau State Park on Saturday, October 4. The Diabetes Walk is a collaboration of the Lions Club of New Ulm, and the Lafayette Area Lions Club. It is a fundraiser for the ...

MVL visits Brown Co. Courthouse on Government Day

NEW ULM -- The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments at the Brown County Courthouse in New Ulm on Thursday, November 6, as part of a special visit that coincided with Government Day. The Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) High School 11th and 12th grade Government class of Rachel Maasz ...

St. Paul’s Lutheran knowledge bowl teams take 1st, 4th

Two of St. Paul's Lutheran School's Knowledge Bowl Teams finished in the top five of thirty-five teams at a recent meet on November 12 in Mankato. The Gold team finished in fourth place, and the Gray team won first place.

Park & Rec

• Broomball at the Civic Center every first and third Wednesday starting November 5. Everyone’s welcome to join. Admission is $5 with punch card or membership applying. Equipment is limited. • The Harvest Float special swim is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at the aquatic center. From 4-53:30 p.m. the Ninja Cross will be open. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. inner tubes will be allowed. Regular admission and membership apply. • K-1st Grade Basketball Camps are Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, December 7 at the Rec Center where youth can learn fundamentals of basketball with age-appropriate ...

VFW Post 1648 honors longtime members

The VFW Post 1648, covering Brown County as well as parts of Nicollet and Blue Earth counties, honored many of it's long term members during its annual fall picnic. Membership ranges from 25 to 75 years. In the photo, seated: Ken Schaefer 25 years. Front row left to right: Stan Gunnerson 45 ...