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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

Family Night on the farm

The New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club is bringing the 2026 Family Night on the Farm to Steve and Kerry Hoffman Farm. The Hoffman Farm is located at 18868 140th Avenue, New Ulm and will host the Family Night from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Family Night includes farm tours, a variety of animals to pet, milking demonstrations, photos with dairy princesses, kids’ activities, goodie bags, hayrides, educational displays, and a chance to meet a veterinarian and other dairy specialists. Princess Kay of the Milky Way and area dairy princesses will take part, along with FFA and 4-H members ...

Senior menu

Monday Beef hamburger on bun w/ketchup and mustard, baked beans, green beans, lime jello w/pears and milk Tuesday Herb baked chicken, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding, w/topping and milk Wednesday Smothered chopped, steak, mashed potatoes w/ sour cream, sliced carrots, applesauce cup, wheat bread w/margarine and milk. Thursday Scalloped potatoes w/ham, whole kernel corn, tropical fruit cup, wheat bread w/margarine, peanut butter cookie and milk Friday Beef lasagna, peas & carrots, hot spiced apples, dinner roll w/margarine, vanilla ...