WILLMAR — Highway 19 will close just east of Winthrop as a bridge replacement project gets underway Monday, Sept. 12. Travelers will be detoured to Highway 15, Sibley County Road 10, and Sibley County Road 4 for the duration of construction (see attached map).

Originally planned to start Monday, Aug. 29, the project was delayed briefly to accommodate a utility relocation. The project includes replacing the box culvert under Highway 19 to improve drainage and enhance safety along the corridor.

The contractor is Ashwill Companies and the cost is $984,000. The project completion date is Oct. 14; however, the timeline is subject to change according to weather and other unforeseeable circumstances.

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Hot Topics luncheon

to address hiring concerns

NEW ULM — A Hot Topics luncheon addressing help wanted and workforce development will take place Friday at Turner Hall.

This Hot Topics luncheon will include a presentation from Region 9 Development Commission,

updates from area manufacturers, and small table

discussions.

Region 9 Economic Development Director Kristian F. Braekkan, Ph.D., will cover workforce concerns in the region, and what programs are available to help employers to recruit or attract future employees.

The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Turner Hall. The luncheon is open to the community and costs $15, payable at the door.

Note this luncheon will be 1 1/2 hours, to allow enough time for lunch and discussion on this “hot” topic.

Contact the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce at chamber@newulm.com with any questions or to register for this Hot Topics Luncheon. Those interested can also reach out by phone by calling 507-233-4300.

Library host Emergency

Preparedness fair

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Library will host an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 2-5 p.m. in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Month

Local emergency response organizations will have booths, demonstrations, presentations and resources for the public to get informed on how to be better prepared for a variety of emergency situations.

Participating agencies are Brown County Emergency Management, American Red Cross, New Ulm Fire Department and others.

For more information, contact the library at 507-359-8331.

Lions Fly-In Breakfast

to take place Sunday

NEW ULM — The Lions Club of New Ulm will be hosting their 48th Annual Fly-In Breakfast at the New Ulm Municipal Airport on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Featured will be all-you-can-eat pancakes,

sausages, applesauce, coffee, milk and orange drink. The Lions Club will be serving from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Advance tickets are available for $10 each at the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce office, Cash Wise Foods, Hy-Vee Food Store or from any New Ulm Lions

member.

Tickets are also available at the event for

$11 each. Tickets for children 4-12 years old cost $4. Children 3 years and under eat free. All Fly-In pilots also eat free.

North Memorial Air Care and Life Link III Medical Helicopters, New Ulm’s Allina Medical Transportation Ambulance, New Ulm Fire Department, New Ulm Police Department plus many airplanes will be on display. Helicopter rides will also be available.

Join the Lions Club of New Ulm in their efforts to support the Sight, Hearing and Diabetes Impaired and other civic and humanitarian needs. Questions, call 612-501-2719.