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October ends with cold snap
For the second year in the row, south central Minnesota experienced a warmer than average October, then saw temperatures drop right before Halloween night. Temperatures in the 80s were not uncommon this October. Combined with a lack of rain, it was ...
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Impressive to see United Way Days of Caring in action
The United Way has started its annual Day of Caring program. For three days, volunteer teams organized by the United Way are working in the community to provide service to disabled or senior members of the community. The ...
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Local groups helping hurricane relief efforts
The southeast United States has been devastated by hurricanes this fall season. This year is especially bad with multiple hurricanes hitting in quick succession. Fortunately, local groups are helping in this crisis. This last week a J ...
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Oktoberfest is back
October is here and that means New Ulm is ready to celebrate Oktoberfest. For the first weekend, the fun will be centered around downtown New Ulm. As with last year, a green artificial turf will be placed on Minnesota Street. There will be an increase in food ...
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New community collage installed on Center Street
Thursday, the Community Collage featuring hundreds of photos was hung on the side of the Thimble Box building at 2. S. Minnesota Street. The collage was created through a collaboration with The Downtown Action Team, New Ulm Chamber ...
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International
cooperation with Aachen delegation
The recent visit of the Aachen, Germany delegation to New Ulm is a reminder of the benefit of different governments cooperating with one another. The purpose of the delegation’s visit was to discuss common interests between the ...