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Park & Rec schedule

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•German Park Summer Concerts provide live performances by local talent every Thursday night in German Park. August 12 will feature entertainment by Chris and Chris, who play country; old, new and more. Concerts are free and possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. •Fall Brochure is online and features youth flag football, swim lessons, volleyball, adult leagues and more. Check out the full offerings on our website. •Fall Garage Sale ...

Stuedemann, 2026 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year

Agribusiness

GILFILLAN ESTATE — Meg Stuedemann was named the 2026 Woman Farmer of the Year Thursday morning during an award ceremony at the annual Farmfest exposition in Redwood County. Stuedemann, who co-owns and operates Dairydale Farm in Belle Plaine, was selected from five finalists recognized for ...

Luxembourg-American gathering in New Ulm

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The Luxembourg Heritage Society of Southern MN invites everyone with an interest in Luxembourg to a gathering to meet three guests who are actively working to strengthen the bonds in the midwest of the two countries. Carlo Krieger, retired Ambassador of Luxembourg, Travis Gross, Executive Director of the Luxembourg American Cultural Society, and Marc Zimer, representing Roots and Leaves and Luxembourg-American educational and cultural exchange initiatives will share news about current Luxembourg projects, school exchanges, cultural co-operations, and research opportunities. Anyone ...

NU Municipal  Band wraps 80th season

Communities

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Municipal Band performed its 80th anniversary season finale concert Tuesday at the State Street Theater.  Conductor Don Jirak led the band through a program featuring military marches, polkas, theater selections, and the debut performance of a local 1916 march. The ...

Sister Cities welcomes Rosenberg to NU

Communities

New Ulm - A welcome reception was held at the Kegel Klub Wednesday evening for Jan “Rosie” Rosenberg, the 2026 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange recipient, who arrived in New Ulm on July 24.  Arranged by the Sister Cities Commission, the reception allowed Rosenberg to share a little about ...

Broadway crash injures Hanska man

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NEW ULM — A 62-year-old Hanska man was injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Broadway and 1st North Street Thursday. New Ulm Police said Darryl David Garman of Hanska was driving a 2014 Chrysler Town & Country southbound on Broadway at 11:59 a.m. Thursday when he collided ...