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Chamber preparing for new paid leave law

NEW ULM -- Thursday, August 14, the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Blethen Berens Law Firm to host an educational seminar to help employers prepare for Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Law, set to go into effect on January 1, 2026. The seminar will be held from 8:30 – 10:30am at the Best Western Plus – New Ulm Conference Center. This is a free event, though registration is required due to space limitations. This session is designed for business owners, HR professionals, payroll administrators, and others who want to better understand their ...

Park and Rec

• Hermann Run makes its return this fall on Saturday, September 6, and will feature a chip timed 5k Run/Walk, a one-mile fun run and a youth obstacle course run. All events will start and end at Harman Park. Registration is open and event details can be found online. •Software changes are happening for Park & Recreation and will affect program registration, membership and facility reservations. Updates are on the website, please call the Rec Center for assistance. •Fall program registration is open. Registration available online and at the Rec Center for programs including ...

Power of Produce Days for youth, seniors offered at farmers market

NEW ULM -- The Heart of New Ulm’s Food Environment Action Team is hosting Power of Produce Days at the Farmers Market in New Ulm. There will be one event day designed for families with children ages 4-12, and one event day for senior citizens age 60 and older. From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14 the first 50 senior citizen households who stop by the Heart of New Ulm’s table at the farmers market in the A to Zinnia parking lot (15 S Broadway) will receive $10 in produce dollars to use for produce at the market (no jams, jelly, honey, meat or baked goods). On Saturday, ...

Hanska Library receives $2,000 grant from NUAF

HANSKA – The Hanska Library was awarded $2,000 from New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF) to assist with summer library programming. Hanska Library director Angela Pick said the money would be used to pay for the prizes they offered in their summer reading program. Kids who read for a certain ...

Historic Kiesling House presents ‘River Life – Now & Then’

NEW ULM -- The Brown County Historical Society invites the public to Historic Kiesling House for a special program, "River Life: Now & Then," on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 12 pm to 3 pm. Featured presenters Chad and Lori Wengert will showcase wildlife encountered during their explorations of local rivers in the New Ulm area. Learn about animals such as bison, foxes, raccoons, and skunks through engaging stories, mounted specimens, and artifacts. This drop-in event allows visitors to come and go at their convenience. The program complements regular Kiesling House offerings, including ...

Sleepy Eye FFA takes second ag tour

Last week, Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) members visited a variety of places in the Twin Cities in order to learn about each and the career opportunities within them. The first stop of the tour was at Bakers Field Flour & Bread in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Students toured the ...