DFL Senate District 15 celebrates 20th annual corn feed
RED WOOD FALLS – The Democratic Farmer Labor Party, Senate District 15, is celebrating its 20th annual Corn Feed on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 5pm – 7:30pm at Ramsey Park, Lower Shelter, 99 E Oak Street, Redwood Falls. The Corn Feed is an annual event following the 2nd day of Farm Fest that draws nearly 200 rural DFLers to enjoy food and conversation. Fresh corn on the cob, barbecues, sides and desserts, soft drinks and beer make up this popular picnic supper, a DFL tradition that began 20 years ago. Music is provided by the Mad Hatters. Featured speakers are Attorney ...
Spiking interest in downtown NU
NEW ULM – As of Monday morning, downtown Minnesota Street was back to normal with almost no evidence of the weekend’s sand volleyball tournament, except for photos and memories. On Friday, 1,200 tons of sand were spread across two blocks of Minnesota Street, during an all-day rainstorm, ...
Leader Collaboratory returns to NU
NEW ULM - The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Leader Collaboratory, an interactive leadership development program designed to help professionals strengthen their leadership skills, build stronger workplace cultures, and create lasting impact within their organizations. The 2026–2027 series begins Wednesday, September 16, and continues monthly through April. Led by leadership and culture coach Ann Vote, the Leader Collaboratory was created in response to feedback from local employers who identified communication, employee engagement, ...
Sveine preserves Loeffelmacher legacy
NEW ULM — Standing inside the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMHF) beside an exhibit case filled with vintage brass instruments, sheet music, and framed portraits, local historian Terry Sveine reflected on a central figure in American polka history. Sveine was recently at the MMHF as part of ...
Steep competition at Hillclimb grand championship
NEW ULM — After Friday’s rain washed out races, the 2026 American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Hillclimb Grand Championship changed from a three-day to two-day event Saturday and Sunday. Hundreds of the nation’s best hillclimbers came from the New Ulm area and as far away as New York ...