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Reading tutors needed

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AmeriCorps is seeking an additional reading tutor for its Reading Corps program during the 2026-27 school. Reading Corps is an AmeriCorps tutoring program that trains local people to help students become stronger readers. Serving during school hours, tutors work with students individually or in pairs to provide targeted practice and skill building. With the extra time and support, students make greater gains and get on track faster than their peers. Reading Corps tutors come from all walks of life including recent graduate, retiree, parent, or career changers. While serving, ...

Funny bunny games hop into 5th year at fair

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NEW ULM — Rabbits raced, wove through obstacle courses, and modeled colorful costumes Friday as 4-H members from across Brown County gathered in the show ring for the fifth annual Funny Bunny Games at the Brown County Fair. The lighthearted competition took place the day after the fair's ...

Police logs

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New Ulm Police • Received a report at 12:49 p.m. Thursday of a 32-year-old homeless man who did not pay rent and damaged 19 items totaling $2,700 at the Colonial Inn, 1315 N. Broadway. The trespass notice was processed for the suspect. A report was done for documentation. • An Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) violation was processed for a 41-year-old homeless man on the 600 block of North Broadway at 5:11 p.m. Thursday. • Cited a 24-year-old Sleepy Eye man for DWI at 12:08 a.m. Friday at Jefferson St. North and 14th Street. A report went to the New Ulm City Attorney’s ...

Surviving after cancer

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NEW ULM — Surviving a battle against breast cancer is something to celebrate, but getting back to a positive, healthy life is another battle many survivors face. However, it’s not something they have to face alone. That’s a message New Ulm Fitness trainer Brandy Toomer shares with ...

Community Calendar

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Saturday Brown County Free Fair at the Brown County Fairgrounds The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Wanda Davis Storytelling Meet & Greet, 11 am Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Ocho & Friends performs music in Schell’s Biergarden, 5 pm-7pm. Demo Derby at Brown County Fair 6 p.m. SUNDAY Brown County Fair at Brown County Fairgrounds Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m., So. MN Recovery Connection, 220 East Main St., Mankato, Midtown Square Building Suite #4. Call 507-420-5670 or ...

Park and Rec schedule

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•Special Rec on the Go at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, August 18, both from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Even will include a gaga ball pit and the bounce house set up, along with kanjam, bucket golf, cornhole, color pages and more. Event is free to public. •Hermann 5k Run/walk and Kids Obstacle Course will take place Saturday, September 12. The run starts at 9 a.m. and obstacle course at 10 a.m., all at Harman Park. Register online at newulmmn.gov •Fall Garage Sale Registration open now for the Garage Sales held at the Civic Center on September 19. Register at the SouthPoint ...