New Ulm News Archives - Page 57 of 83

June 3, 2024

CONCERTS IN GERMAN PARK START THURSDAY

The concerts in German Park in New Ulm start this week on a new night. Instead of Monday nights, concerts will now be held Thursday nights to attract tourists that come to town for the weekend. The concerts kick off traditionally with the Concord Singers Thursday, The evenings start with Rec on the Go at […]

June 1, 2024

POPCORN WAGON WILL BE OUT MONDAY

The Popcorn Wagon will be out Monday (today) as the New Ulm Public Library summer reading program begins. The historic 1914 popcorn wagon will be by the gas pumps behind the Brown County Historical Society from 10 – 5. The popcorn wagon is scheduled for 10 appearances through the second weekend of Oktoberfest on October […]

June 1, 2024

BLOOD DRIVES THIS WEEK

There will be several opportunities for you to give blood this week. The blood mobile will be set up in New Ulm Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from noon to 6. Then it will be at the New Ulm Civic Center Wednesday from 1 – 7, Thursday noon to 6 and Friday from 8:30 […]

May 31, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The New Ulm Planning Commission approved the new comprehensive plan at their meeting Thursday. Community Development Director Dave Schnobrich said that a survey shows that people liked living in a clean, well-maintained community, park trails, open spaces and recreational facilities, family-oriented and also small city access to larger cities were the most popular responses. The […]

May 31, 2024

GOVERNOR WALZ ORDERS FLAGS AT HALF STAFF IN HONOR OFF FALLEN MPLS OFFICER

Governor Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota Flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota starting at sunrise today (Friday) to honor Minneapolis Police officer Jamal Mitchell who was killed in the line of duty responding to a call Thursday evening. Individuals, businesses and other organizations are also encouraged to […]

May 30, 2024

GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF SUMMER EBT MEAL PROGRAM

Governor Walz announced Thursday that Minnesota is launching the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program to help families purchase food during the summer months. Summer EBT will provide grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. The U.S Department of Agriculture estimates that over 400,000 children in Minnesota […]

May 30, 2024

ALLINA HEALTH EARNS NATIONAL AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Allina Health’s sustainability efforts have earned the health care system multiple awards from Practice Greenhealth, including the 2024 System for Change Award for the second consecutive year. Thirteen Allina Health sites earned the Practice Greenhealth’s Partner for Change Award including the New Ulm Medical Center, Owatonna Hospital and the Faribault Medical Center. Allina Health is […]

May 30, 2024

Free JAKES Youth Day

National Wild Turkey Federation Der Deutsche Longbeards New Ulm Chapter is introducing youth to outdoor adventures with its Free JAKES Youth Day on Thursday, June 8th. The event is at Tommy Guns Paint Wars 48306 235th Street New Ulm. See its Facebook page to register.

May 30, 2024

HOT TOPICS LUNCH DISCUSSES GEORGE’S BALLROOM PROJECT

The New Ulm Chamber of Commerce held a Hot Topics lunch Wednesday and the topic was the George’s Ballroom project. The Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) Fisher Group officials answered questions about the redevelopment project and additional input on the project. The group has been gathering input from the public on the design and theme of […]

May 30, 2024

APPARENT DROWNING OF FOUR-YEAR OLD BEING INVESTIGATED IN MARSHALL

Authorities in southwest Minnesota are investigating the apparent drowning of a young boy in Marshall. Police received a call about a missing child late Wednesday afternoon and search crews found an unresponsive four-year-old boy in the Redwood River about 35 minutes later. Emergency responders administered live-saving measures at the scene and in the ambulance […]