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Saturday The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Broasted Pork Chops, 5-7 p.m. American Legion Mia Dorr peforms Diva Songs from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, 6-9 p.m. at Benny’s Vertigo, a U2 tribute band performs 7 p.m. at State Street Theater 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. ...

‘Thank you for continuing to show up’

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NEW ULM – Over 300 people from the Brown County area attended the annual NUMAS Haus fundraiser at the Royal Oaks Event Center Thursday. This year, NUMAS Haus celebrated 10 years in operation. NUMAS (New Ulm Ministerial Association) began through a collaboration of area pastors who ...

LWV announces candidate forum for 2026 general elections

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NEW ULM-- The League of Women Voters (LVW) New Ulm will host a candidate forum for candidates for House District 15B and Senate District 15 at 6:30 p.m. October 7. A tentative forum for New Ulm City Council Ward 4 will be held 6:30 p.m. October 21 if two or more candidates announce their intention to seek the office as write-in candidates. The League of Women Voters hosts these events to bring candidates together with voters for a discussion of the issues most affecting our region. On Election Day, the voters’ decisions affect all aspects of our lives. Candidate forums are ...

Only candy rains on Eagles' parade

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The only thing raining from the overcast sky Friday evening was candy as the homecoming parade made its way down the five blocks of Highland Avenue. New Ulm’s cheer squad and marching band kicked off the parade excitement filling the street with school spirit and music. Following close ...

From Dumpster to Dignity

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NEW ULM — At the 18th Annual ArtScape Juried Art Show at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture, the intersection of art, life and mortality took center stage through the work of St. Peter artist Michelle Kaisersatt. Kaisersatt, artist and author, works from The Soul Remains / The Keyhole ...

State policy shifts place strain on human services

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NEW ULM — The Brown County Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft 2027 county budget totaling $50,175,019 and a proposed property tax levy of $21,552,707 during its meeting Tuesday morning at the Brown County Courthouse. The initial proposal reflects a 9.99 percent increase over the 2026 certified levy. No final vote was taken. The board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed budget and levy for 6 p.m. Dec. 1 in the District Courtroom. "The Dec. 1 public meeting is required by state law for truth-in-taxation," County Administrator Sam Hansen said during the meeting, noting ...