THUMBS UP Oktoberfest is back October is here and that means New Ulm is ready to celebrate Oktoberfest. For the first weekend, the fun will be centered around downtown New Ulm. As with last year, a green artificial turf will be placed on Minnesota Street. There will be an increase in food ...

THUMBS UP New community collage installed on Center Street Thursday, the Community Collage featuring hundreds of photos was hung on the side of the Thimble Box building at 2. S. Minnesota Street. The collage was created through a collaboration with The Downtown Action Team, New Ulm Chamber ...

THUMBS UP International cooperation with Aachen delegation The recent visit of the Aachen, Germany delegation to New Ulm is a reminder of the benefit of different governments cooperating with one another. The purpose of the delegation’s visit was to discuss common interests between the ...

THUMBS UP Hermannfest: New Ulm’s most unique festival is back This Saturday New Ulm celebrates Hermannfest, which is possibly the most unique of all New Ulm festivals. The annual festival commemorates Arminius’ (Hermann’s) victory against three Roman legions at the Battle of Teutoburg ...

THUMBS UP Street Department quickly cleans up storm debris Thursday afternoon’s storm hit hard and fast, leaving debris scattered throughout New Ulm. There were few sections of the city without a down tree or branch laying in the road. Fortunately, the streets were not blocked for long. ...

THUMBS UP MLC students return The Martin Luther College (MLC) students are returning to campus. Thursday and Friday were freshmen move in day. Many of the student athletes had returned last week. The fall semester is set to begin next week. It’s a wonderful time of year as New Ulm sees ...