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New Ulm Diocese employee pensions at risk

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NEW ULM – In late October, New Ulm Diocese Bishop Chad Zielinski delivered bad news for employees enrolled in the diocese's retirement plan. The pension plans for over 800 current and retired employees were looking at a significant shortfall. For over 40 years, the Diocese of New Ulm has ...

A season of song

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NEW ULM — Hoping to bring holiday cheer to those who cannot leave their homes, Amanda and Dr. Tom Andrews are organizing a community Christmas caroling route this December — a grassroots effort built on music, compassion and neighborly connection. Advent and the Christmas season have long ...

Commissioners OK rezoning request

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NEW ULM — A proposed dry fertilizer plant expansion project got a step closer to reality at the Brown County Commissioners meeting Tuesday. Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning application to rezone 19.2 acres of land from A-1 (agricultural land) to I-1 (industrial land) at Central ...

New Ulm Diabetes Walk was a big success

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The New Ulm Lions wishes to thank everyone who contributed this years annual New Ulm Diabetes Walk, which took place at Flandrau State Park on Saturday, October 4. The Diabetes Walk is a collaboration of the Lions Club of New Ulm, and the Lafayette Area Lions Club. It is a fundraiser for the ...

President of Allina Health visits NUMC team

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NEW ULM -- Lisa Shannon, CEO of Allina Health, visited New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) November 18 to thank care team members and acknowledging NUMC’s achievements and awards. A special recognition was given for NUMC's overall performance in 2025 as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital, placing ...

Springfield Nativity Pageant presented December 13-14

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The Springfield Area Nativity Theatre Association (S.A.N.T.A.), Springfield, Minnesota, will present it’s Annual Outdoor Nativity Pageant Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. Named the “Best Outdoor Pageant in the State of Minnesota” in 2017 by WCCO television, it has been a ...