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Saturday BCHS Popccorn Wagon 10-5 p.m. behind the BCHS Museum off Broaday Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the public. The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Paddlefish Brewing Tasting Event at Sweet Haven 2-5 p.m. Bavarian Blast, Brown County Fairgrounds SUNDAY Bavarian Blast parade 12:30 p.m. Begins at Fairgrounds, travels State to 6th North, then 6th North to Jefferson St. Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group, ...

Crazy Days returns to New Ulm July 24-26

NEW ULM – New Ulm has been selected as Minnesota's 2026 Retail Community of the Year by the Minnesota Retailers Association. The recognition celebrates communities that demonstrate exceptional support for local retailers and foster vibrant shopping districts through collaboration, community events, and economic development.  Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Minnesota's Retail Community of the Year as Crazy Days returns Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26. One of New Ulm's largest shopping weekends of the year, Crazy Days features sidewalk sales, exclusive ...

Turner Talk on voting

New Ulm - Turner Hall, the League of Women Voters New Ulm and the New Ulm Public Library are joining to offering an informational meeting on voting called Voter 1010. Voter 101 is a Turner Talk presentation featuring Melanie Hazelip, Voter Outreach Director with the Office of Minnesota Secretary of State. It will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Turner Hall. The presentation starts at 5pm with a social, followed by Hazelip’s presentation from 5:30pm - 6:30pm including a Q and A. Beer and soft drinks are provided by Turner Hall, and snacks are provided by the League of ...

Park and Rec schedule

• Free Line Dancing in the Park Monday, July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.This all-ages program. No experience is needed. • German Park Summer Concerts provide live performances by local talent every Thursday night in German Park. Music starts at 7 p.m. Concerts are free and possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council. • Swim Club next session is Tuesday, July 21 and runs through August 13 and is from 3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. • Fitness Class Updates/Cancellations Friday, July 17 and Monday, July 20 - No 5:30 a.m. ...

United Way’s Back to School Backpack Project

Each year, the United Way of the Brown County Area, with the support of program sponsors and donors, provides a new backpack and school supplies to eligible area students. This year, the Heart of New Ulm is partnering with the United Way Backpack Project to offer families additional free resources and fun activities through a Community Connection Resource Event. On Aug. 4, 2026, eligible families who have registered by July 24 will be able to pick up a back-to-school backpack at the Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From 3 to 7 p.m., a Community Connection Resource Event ...

University of North Dakota roll of honor

Spring 2026 President’s list Fairfax Briana N Roche Ashley F Vos Franklin Samantha Gruendemann New Ulm Bryer E Hoffmann Amber H Lee Cullen A Slette Brody S Wenner Erin Wise Spring 2026 Dean’s list Fairfax Briana N Roche Franklin Samantha Gruendemann New Ulm Bryer E Hoffmann Cullen A Slette Brody S Wenner Erin Wise