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18th annual NU Career Expo slated for March 26

NEW ULM - The 18th Annual Career Expo is 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 26 at the New Ulm Civic Center (1212 N Franklin Street, New Ulm). The cost for businesses to participate is $25 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members, but the committee is dedicated to having as many businesses represented as possible. There is also the option to provide prizes in lieu of a registration fee to use for the newly added Game Show/Storytelling activity. Also new this year, the Chamber is offering sponsorships. Any business interested in sponsoring the Career Expo, please contact the Chamber. ...

February’s Outstanding FFA Members of the Month

Sleepy Eye Future Farmer’s of America (FFA) recognized the four outstanding members for February, Anna Johnson, Logan Ludewig, Noah Christensen and Megan Sellner. Anna Johnson is a senior at Sleepy Eye Public and has been involved in FFA for six years. Johnson joined FFA because she is ...

Total Landscape guest speakers for New Ulm Garden Club

NEW ULM - The New Ulm Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at the NU airport with guest speakers Total Landscape in Madelia. The two speakers will tell the club about expansions to their business, including a greenhouse/nursery. They will be giving an overview, as well as what’s new, problem solving, and other helpful suggestions and ideas for garden. The meeting will include a Q and A session. The public is welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to join the club, dues are $5 per year.

2025 Home, Health, & Recreation Show

The New Ulm Chamber of Commerce and New Ulm Business & Retail Association are bringing back the Home, Health, & Recreation Show. The show will take place at the New Ulm Civic Center on March 28-29, and will feature nearly 100 booths of businesses and vendors who offer services to the New Ulm community. The show is a chance for the public to talk directly to the suppliers of products and services or show off products to your community. Home shows are conventions where businesses are able to exhibit products to the public and give customers essential insight on goods. It is also a ...

Human Rights Award recipients announced

NEW ULM- The New Ulm Human Rights Commission is proud to announce the annual Human Rights Award will be presented to two recipients this year – Jeanine Hinsman and the Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride Host Committee. Jeanie Hinsman, along with volunteers, operates New Ulm’s Own which is a nonprofit fair-trade store featuring fair trade products handcrafted by artisans in developing countries and artwork created by local artisans. Profits from New Ulm’s Own support local charities such as NUMAS Haus, Brown County Family Services Foster Care Program, Ivy House, ...

Brown County Republican Distinguished Service Award

The 2025 Brown County Republican Distinguished Service Award was presented to Shelly Boelter, New Ulm, during the Brown County Republican Convention on February 15. Award winners from the prior three years determine the selection. This honor recognizes dedication to county-wide ...