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GreenSeam’s State of Ag Survey Open Until February 7

GreenSeam is calling on all individuals and organizations connected to Minnesota’s food and agricultural industry to participate in the 2025 State of Ag survey. This is an opportunity to share insights that will shape the future of the industry and inform its direction. Partnering with Minnesota State University, Mankato, GreenSeam is facilitating this survey along with focus groups in communities throughout the region. These efforts aim to gather comprehensive data to address key industry challenges and identify new opportunities. Launched in 2020, the State of Ag Report was ...

Buddy Holly tribute concert comes to State Street

NEW ULM – State Street Theater is hosting a tribute concert, called "Buddy Holly: Oh Boy!" The show is a re-staging of Holly's 1959 Winter Dance party, featuring the music of Holly's co-starts Richie Valens, Dion & the Belmonts, The Big Bopper and Frankie Sardo. The tribute concert is ...

Baggin’ in the Street cornhole tournament to be held downtown

NEW ULM - Downtown New Ulm will be transformed into a bean-bag arena Sat. Feb. 8 for the second annual Baggin’ in the Street Cornhole Tournament. Teams from all over the region will compete in the tournament that includes cash prizes. Spectators are welcome (bring your lawn chair). All day, a DJ will provide music and door prizes will be randomly drawn throughout the day with a Stove Pipe 50/50 Game. Food available for purchase from local businesses. Entry fee for teams is $60 and registration deadline is January 31. To learn more, visit newulm.com, or contact the New Ulm Area ...

Reducing risk of frozen water pipes

NEW ULM - Cold weather brings a chance of water pipes freezing and breaking. This risk increases with long stretches of extremely cold weather. New Ulm Public Utilities provided the following tips for reducing the risk of frozen pipes: · Most water service lines enter the home in the basement, make sure that the basement temperature is at least 55 degrees. · Expose water pipes to warmer air by leaving cupboard doors open under the kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow heat to enter that space. · Check for air leaks in your home that could freeze the water pipes. · Monitor the ...

Dollipops bring family fun to State Street

NEW ULM - State Street Theater presents The Dollipops, an interactive musical show for kids and families at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The Dollipops— the duo of, Dolli and Pop, invite audiences on an imaginative musical adventure. Traveling all the way from Sweet Tart City, Dolli and Pop ...

Milk Quality team advances to State

Tuesday, January 14, the Future Farmer’s regional competition for the Milk Quality and Food Science Career Development Events (CDE) were held in Mountain Lake. The Sleepy Eye Milk Quality Team earned second place in the region out of 13 teams. The team included: Jaelynn Schauman (4th place ...