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Albrecht, Sharp to speak at Memorial Day observance

NEW ULM — A decades old tradition of laying a large, poppy-adorned wreath under the New Ulm City Cemetery Doughboy Monument and playing “Taps” in memory of soldiers, sailors and Marines who served their country in time of war continued Thursday. The ceremony had particular meaning to ...

Trap range building bids miss target

NEW ULM – The bids for the New Ulm’s trap range building project were a misfire. The New Ulm City Council voted to reject all bids received for the new trap range building projects received on April 28. The bids received came in higher than estimated, forcing city staff to request the ...

River Bend students complete field experience at Flandrau

Courtesy of River Bend Education District NEW ULM — Students from River Bend Education District’s World of Responsible Kids (W.O.R.K.) program and Practical Assessment Exploration Systems (PAES) took their learning beyond the classroom on Friday, May 1, with a field experience at ...

Community Calendar

Saturday Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the public. Popcorn Wagon at BCHS 2026 The 1914 Popcorn Wagon will be out selling fresh popcorn and drinks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be the Popcorn Wagons first time open of the new season Proceeds from sales benefit the BCHS mission and programs. SUNDAY 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 507-340-3092. Three ...

New Ulm Park and Rec schedule

•SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center Hours for Memorial Weekend: Friday, May 22 open 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open swim offered from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23 open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open swim offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 closed both days •New SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center Hours starting Tuesday, May 26, Monday through Thursday 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fridays 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lap and open swim schedules can be found online newulmmn.gov or our Park and Rec app. No Weekend Warrier ...