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USA Today ranks NU Oktoberfest 5th best in nation

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NEW ULM – New Ulm Oktoberfest has once again been recognized as one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the country, earning the #5 spot in the 2026 USA TODAY 10 BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Oktoberfest.  Nominees for the award were selected by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10BEST editors before the public voted to determine the final rankings. New Ulm climbed two spots from its seventh finish in 2025, continuing its tradition of earning national recognition for a celebration that brings German heritage, music, food, beverages, traditions, and ...

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River Bend library overdue for an update

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NEW ULM – For a decade the students at River Bend Education District have been without a dedicated library space. Now a trio of River Bend staff members are putting out the call to local businesses and local community members to build its library back up. River Bend Work Program ...

NU sets an 8.49% preliminary tax levy

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NEW ULM – The New Ulm City Council approved setting the preliminary 2027 budget with a maximum property tax levy of $12,192,367, an 8.49% increase over last year. Once set, the preliminary levy cannot be raised. The City Council could make adjustments to the budget to decrease the tax levy, but it cannot go above 8.49%. City of New Ulm Finance Director Nicole Jorgensen provided the council with an overview of the 2027 budget. Jorgensen said overall, the preliminary budget came in lower than anticipated. The city was looking at a dramatic increase to health insurance costs in ...

2026 LWV Tree Walk

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NEW ULM – The 2026 League of Women Voters (LWV) Tree Walks will begin this Saturday. This is the second year the LWV has hosted the Tree Walk. The events are an opportunity to learn about the various types of trees in New Ulm; how to properly plant young trees, care for them. The walks will last approximately an hour and will be 12-16 blocks in length, beginning and ending at the same location. Attendees are welcome to leave the walk at anytime if needed. Anyone under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. The first walks begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1st South in front ...

Big Walter Smith honored at Hall of Fame

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NEW ULM, Minn. — The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame honored Big Walter Smith last Thursday to open its three-day Blues Extravaganza. The Hall of Fame held the event Sept. 10-12 at 27 N. Broadway St. Thursday was Big Walter Smith Day. Friday was nominee blues singer Lisa Wenger. Saturday was ...