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New Ulm’s second annual Festive Facades ongoing

NEW ULM – The Downtown Action Team (DAT) is host its second annual decorating competition – Festive Facades: A Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest in New Ulm. This competition aims to showcase the creativity and holiday spirit of our local businesses while spreading joy and excitement throughout the community. DAT promotes enhancement of the downtown vibrancy and innovation for residents while maintaining New Ulm’s charm and tradition. This competition is a way for local businesses to share in a sense of community and help enhance the charm of the city. The public is invited ...

Shop New Ulm at Night

NEW ULM --- The New Ulm Business & Retail Association (NUBRA) is bringing back Shop New Ulm at Night. From 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 participating New Ulm shops will be offering a variety of refreshments and promotions for customers who chose to shop at night. Shopper who receive stamps from three or more businesses are entered to win one of sixteen $25 gift certificates from participating businesses. No purchase necessary to receive stamps and enter contest. In 2023, a "sip & shop" element was added to the evening and will continue this year. Those 21+ can enjoy complimentary ...

NUHS 2024 National Honor Society inductees

NEW ULM – New Ulm High School inducted the 2024 National Honor Society, Monday Dec. 2. This year 28 juniors and one senior were inducted into NHS to join the returning 25 members. In order to qualify for NHS, a student must maintain GPA of at least 3.5 and have 30 hours of service to the ...

Park and Rec Report

• Vogel Fieldhouse Gym Courts and Track is open. HVAC work will continue into December. There is a modified entrance. Expect minor interruptions with the schedule as work progresses. The track is re-routed. The rest of the Rec Center continues to be open and operating as normal. • Tot Swim is offered Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Zero depth area only and children must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Admission is $3 per child. 12-Punch card available for $27 • Tot Gym is offered Monday and Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. to burn off energy and play with equipment. •Open ...

Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights in Motion takes a year off

SLEEPY EYE -- The Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights in Motion board has made the decision not to host the event at Sportsman’s Park in Sleepy Eye this Christmas Holiday season. The board is in the process of re-organizing the overall set up process with hopes of recruiting additional assistance. Any group or individual interested in taking on a special task each season is encouraged to contact the board. Even though the park will be dark this year, the Holiday Lights in Motion team is continuing to work on improvements as well as new attractions. The board is committed to coming back in ...

HRC seek nominations for human rights award

NEW ULM - Each year the New Ulm Human Rights Commission selects an individual or organization to receive its annual Human Rights Award. The Human Rights Commission is currently accepting nominations for its 2024 Award. The recipient of the New Ulm Human Rights Commission annual Human Rights award should be an individual, activists, organizations or businesses in the New Ulm area that have worked toward social justice and the betterment of life for a protected class; a person or organization that has made a significant contribution to the preservation and advancement of Human Rights. ...