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Park and Rec schedule

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•Hermann 5k Run/walk and Kids Obstacle Course 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 •Civic Center Fall Garage Sale Registration is open for the Sales on September 19. Register at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center or come and shop the multiple sales under 1 roof, New Ulm Civic Center, 1212 N Franklin St., Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m.-12 pm. •Barkin’ in the Park is held Sat., Sept 26 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Dog Park, located in South German Park, 501 S German St. ...

New Ulm approves $926K water main project for Schell’s Brewery

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NEW ULM — Tuesday the New Ulm City Council unanimously approved a $926,647.33 contract for a major underground water main project near Junior Pioneer Park and approved preliminary plans for a 2027 street reconstruction following input from local residents. The council awarded the water main construction contract to GM Contracting, Inc., which submitted the lowest of two bids for the project. GM Contracting’s bid came in $20,000 lower than the competing proposal. City Engineer Joe Stadheim said that while the total bid came in higher than initial engineering estimates prepared by ...

Nation's largest school system bans AI through 8th grade

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By Anthony Izaguirre Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's public schools will temporarily ban elementary and middle school students from using artificial intelligence tools during the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday. The one-year moratorium — ...

NU city council sets 2045 traffic safety goal

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NEW ULM — The New Ulm City Council approved a comprehensive long-term plan aiming to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2045, while also accepting a corporate grant intended to foster positive law enforcement connections with local youth. Nicole Beckman, a senior consultant with SRF Consulting Group, presented the final draft of the New Ulm Safety Action Plan to council members during the meeting. The plan establishes a bold vision target of zero traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries within two decades, alongside an interim goal of ...

Brown County Commissioners receive annual MnDOT update

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NEW ULM – Brown County is not expected to see any major MnDOT projects over the next years. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) district engineer Zack Tess and MnDOT district planning director Samuel Parker provided an annual road system update for the Brown County ...

Concert in the Park series closes for the summer

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NEW ULM — Twin Cities indie rock band The Dead Century closed the 2026 Concerts in the Park season Thursday night at German Park — the 13th and final Thursday evening show of the summer. The Dead Century formed in 2016 and has played Twin Cities clubs and festivals since then. The ...