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NUAF grant application open

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NEW ULM - New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF) is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. In an effort to make even greater community impact, NUAF has updated its focus granting “pillars”.   The focus of the Arts, Education, and Historic Preservation pillars remain as in previous years.  The former Economic Development pillar has been updated and is now the “Community Enhancement” pillar. This is designed to: • Encourage projects with measurable, sustainable community impact. • Support emerging, innovative, or cross-sector initiatives that align with ...

Demuth says Greater MN knows what it needs

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NEW ULM – Republican candidate for Governor, Lisa Demuth, spoke during a candidate townhall during the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) conference in New Ulm on Thursday. In addressing the CGMC members, many of whom come from small communities throughout Minnesota, she stressed ...

Park and Recreation schedule

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•Thursday, July 30 is New Ulm National Night Out in German Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Local food trucks and ice cream will be available, along with games and entertainment for the whole family. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Hobo Band at 7 p.m. Concerts are free and made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. •The last Municipal Band Concert of the season Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in German Park. •Special make up Concert ...

SE Community Theater youth like their musical

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SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Community Theater Junior presents “Descendants the Musical!” July 24-25 in the Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s School Auditorium. Based on Disney Channel movies, the musical is a fun, high-energy stage show, following the teenage children of iconic villains Maleficent, ...

Dist. 84 board OKs new rates, fees

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SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Public School fees and rates will climb slightly for the 2026-27 school year. The District 84 School Board unanimously approved new rates and fees Thursday. Superintendent John Cselovszki said rates and fees were increased only to cover increased costs. Athletic admissions were set at $8 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens who are not school district residents. Season passes are $75 for adults and $40 for students. Family season passes are $125. Senior citizens over age 60 that are district residents can receive free season passes. Substitute ...

'We need all the farmers we have'

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NEW ULM — Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen talked about agriculture opportunities and challenges in detail at the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Summer Conference at the New Ulm Convention Center Wednesday. “We need all the farmers we have,” said Petersen. ...