NEW ULM - New Ulm's Park and Recreation Department recently released attendance figures at Hermann Monument for the 2012 season. '
They showed that New Ulm's national symbol for the contributions of Americans of German heritage continues to be a big tourist draw. The Monument retains third place ranking after Flandrau State Park and Schell's Brewery.
Attendance over the past 10 years:
2003 4,971
2004 4,151
2005 9,384
2006 10,375
2007 11,987
2008 11,794
2009 12,960
2010 12,663
2011 11,809
2012 11,962