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New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce to host 4th annual CEO panel

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NEW ULM --- The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 4th Annual CEO Panel on Thursday, September 10, from 4–6 p.m. at the Schell’s Brewery Bierhalle. The exclusive Chamber Member event brings together local business leaders and Chamber members for an evening of conversation, connection, and insight into issues affecting businesses and the New Ulm community. First held in 2023, the annual CEO Panel gives Chamber members the opportunity to hear directly from invited CEOs as they share their perspectives and experiences on a variety of business and community topics. ...

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Saturday Party by the Pond, 1-11:30 p.m. at 4 Somsen St. New Ulm The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Laura Karels performs at the Schell’s Biergarden 5-7pm. Boasted Pork Chops, NU American Legion 5-7 pm. SUNDAY Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m., So. MN Recovery Connection, 220 East Main St., Mankato, Midtown Square Building Suite #4. Call 507-420-5670 or 507-340-3092. Three Legacies AA, 7 p.m., Big Book 12x12 Study, River Valley Church, 100 N. Washington St. Squid City Slingers ...

Finstad talks about fraud at GOP fundraiser

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SLEEPY EYE — Speaking at the Brown County Fundraiser at the Sleepy Eye Event Center Thursday, First District Congressman Brad Finstad detailed some of the fraud issues he said he’s encountered in Washington D.C. at the Brown County Republican Fundraiser at the Sleepy Eye Fundraiser ...

NU school wants 'yes' vote on funding amendment

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NEW ULM — New Ulm Superintendent Sean Koster said a blank ballot will count as a no vote on the Permanent School Fund constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. "If a voter leaves this constitutional amendment question blank, the blank effectively counts against," Koster said during his report to the New Ulm School Board, Thursday. The amendment being proposed originated in the Minnesota House and is intended to provide permanent school funding investment through a constitutional amendment. The amendment is being brought to Minnesota voters as a referendum vote. The ...

The once and future Journal reporter

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NEW ULM – Friday, The Journal celebrated one of its longest-serving reporters, Fritz Busch, as he officially retired from his full-time role. Busch began working as a full-time reporter at The Journal in Feb. 2000, however, his career with the paper actually began 50 years ago. Busch began ...

Senior Dining

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MONDAY Tuna noodle hot dish, green peas, hot spiced peaches, dinner roll w/margarine, vanilla pudding w/topping and milk TUESDAY Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, mixed vegetables, dinner roll & margarine, chocolate chip cookie WEDNESDAY Pork roast, pork gravy, candied yams, green beans, wheat bread & margarine, butterscotch pudding/topping and milk THURSDAY Chicken Alfredo, peas & carrots, hot spiced apples, dinner roll & margarine and milk FRIDAY Blueberry pancakes, egg patty, red diced potatoes, diced peach cup, margarine & syrup