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Closings continue as Stay at Home order extended to May 4

The following is a list of canceled events and closures due to concerns for the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The list will be updated as The Journal is notified of events. Please email news@nujournal.com or editor@nujournal.com to notify The Journal of cancellations.

For more information on the coronavirus, contact the Center for Disease Control�s website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/, or the Minnesota Department of Health at www.health.state.mn.us/#coronavirus.

NEW ULM CITY

The following City Buildings are closed at least until May 4:

City Hall, Public Library, Public Utilities, Street Department, Recreation Center, Civic Center, and the New Ulm Community Center.

The New Ulm Community Center, 600 N German. LSS will be preparing meals for shut-ins, but there will be NO congregate meals. Please call 359-2243 to reserve and pick up a meal.

Following the CDC and Department of Health recommendations and guidelines, city programs will be canceled. Pre-registered participants will be contacted.

Participants registered for the 2020 Weight Loss Challenge may do their weigh outs by calling 507-359-8344 when they arrive at the Rec Center to gain access. The end of program celebration and health fairs associated with this program have been canceled.

Library patrons should keep all library materials until the library reopens. No overdue fines will be assessed.

Annual and 3-month memberships at the Rec Center will be extended by the amount of time the facility is closed.

The Spring/Summer Park and Recreation and Community Education Summer Activities Guide and Registration has been delayed. Stay tuned for further information.

The city will continue to communicate with the public via Facebook, The Journal and KNUJ.

EASTER EGG HUNTS

The City of New Ulm’s Easter Egg hunts for the pool and German Park have been canceled this year. The city will be holding a virtual Easter Egg hunt. Details are on the city’s Facebook page.

PRAIRIE PIECEMAKERS

New Ulm Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Club meeting scheduled for April 16 is canceled.

DAV COFFEE AND DONUTS

DAV Chapter 15 has cancelled the April 11 Veterans DAV Second Saturday Coffee and Donuts get together.

LEGION MADE RIGHTS

The New Ulm American Legion Club will be serving Made Rights on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or until gone. Curbside pickup service only. No inside dining.

DIOCESE OF NEW ULM

The Diocese of New Ulm has extended the suspension of all public masses through May 4, 2020. All Catholics are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday masses. Bishop LeVoir will celebrate privately this week�s Holy Week liturgies and the Sunday Masses for April 19, April 26, and May 3. These liturgies will be available online on the Diocese of New Ulm website, www.dnu.org.

BROWN COUNTY

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Lunch and a Bite of History program on the History of New Ulm Grocery Stores has been postponed to a date to be determined. The program “DO TELL• Notable Women of Brown County,” has also been postponed to a date to be determined. The BCHS Museum is closed indefinitely.

BROWN COUNTY

HUMANE SOCIETY

The Brown County Humane Society Shelter is closed to the public until further notice due to COVID concerns. We will continue with adoptions through individual, scheduled appointments. Applications to adopt must be completed and submitted prior to scheduling an appointment to meet the pet. Applications can be found at bchsnu.com.

GRAND CENTER FOR ARTS & CULTURE

The Grand Center for Arts and Culture has cancelled all art classes, entertainment and gallery shows through April 30. We are working on rescheduling our entertainment. If anyone purchased a ticket to one of our recent shows and would like reimbursement, please send an email to grand@thegrandnewulm.com.

STATE STREET THEATER

State Street Theater is adjusting its concerts and plays to new dates. “The Johnny Cash Story” concert set for Friday, April 3 is rescheduled for Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m., contingent on the coronavirus. The play, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” set for April 17-19, will be rescheduled at a date to be determined. All pre-purchased passes and tickets will be valid at the rescheduled times and dates. Updates will be posted on its website, www.statestreetNEWULM.org. State Street Theater. For more information, email statestreettheater@gmail.com or call 507-359-9990.

ST. GEORGE DINNER THEATER

Performances of “Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue Meet the Dirty Dan Gang” has been postponed and rescheduled for May 16.

UNITED WAY OF BROWN COUNTY AREA

Below is a list of the March Programs that The United Way of Brown County Area is canceling due to COVID 19 and Social Distancing recommendations:

Free Tax Preparation Program

This program will be suspended through the rest of March 2020. We hope to have the program continue in April 2020, but will inform the public as we get updates. If you have questions about a current or future appointment, please contact the Tax Preparation program at: 1-507-276-3186

Welcoming Communities

The New Ulm, Sleepy and Springfield Welcoming Communities is planning to hold our April 23rd meeting as scheduled at the Sleepy Eye Event Center from 5:30-9 p.m.

EDWARD JONES

Local Edward Jones financial advisors are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of clients, associates, families and communities. To help mitigate this crisis, they are suspending face-to-face visits with clients, holding virtual meetings and training sessions and ensuring office spaces are sanitized and disinfected.

ALLIANCE BANK

The Alliance Bank lobby is closed until further notice.

Visit our website, www.alliancebanks.com, for details on what we are doing to help support a healthy community during this time. For assistance, please use our Drive-Up.

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call your banker or (507) 233-8200.

CITIZENS BANK

MINNESOTA

Citizens Bank Minnesota lobbies are temporarily closed until further notice. Drive Up and Walk Up services will remain open. To make an appointment, please call your local branch office.

Citizens Agency office is closed until further notice. Please call 507-359-2067 to make an appointment.

SOUTH POINT

FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

SouthPoint Financial Credit Union will be temporarily closing all branch lobbies and limiting visitors to the Administration Office.

SouthPoint is encouraging members to use the open drive throughs and the following digital banking services that are available for their convenience:

VideoConnect, Webchat, Mobile Deposit, Call24 Phone Banking, Online and Mobile Banking, MoneyPass ATM Network

Individuals can text UPDATE to 44394 or visit bit.ly/SPFCUcovid19 to stay up-to-date with any SouthPoint virus-related communications.

ECOWATER OF NEW ULM

The New Ulm office will be open, but hours will be reduced. We will be open Mondays/Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-noon. Service and delivery will continue as normally as possible, and the water kiosks are still open 24 hours a day.

NUVERA

Nuvera is temporarily closed to walk-ins until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. This measure is being taken to help protect employees and customers.

Nuvera’s 24/7 emergency support is available by calling 844.354.4111 or use our chat option at nuvera.net.

LIONS CLUB

The Lions Club of New Ulm has canceled all meetings until further notice.

ROTARY CLUB

The New Ulm Rotary Club will not meet during the month of April.

MARTIN LUTHER

COLLEGE

MLC is extending Spring Break until Sunday, March 22. Starting March 23, all classes will be conducted via distance learning methods, intending to resume classroom instruction on April 14 after Easter break. Re-evaluation will continue and any further decisions will be made by April 8.

The MLC campus will only be open to faculty, staff, international students, local student teachers, and other students with extenuating circumstances.

SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY

The Springfield Public Library is closed until further notice. Books can still be returned to the library drop box. All books will automatically be renewed twice. No fees will be incurred on books while the library remains closed. We ask that all movies be returned on or before their due date to avoid any fees.

If you have any questions, please contact the library at 723-3510.

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