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LWV announces candidate forum for 2026 general elections

NEW ULM-- The League of Women Voters (LVW) New Ulm will host a candidate forum for candidates for House District 15B and Senate District 15 at 6:30 p.m. October 7. A tentative forum for New Ulm City Council Ward 4 will be held 6:30 p.m. October 21 if two or more candidates announce their intention to seek the office as write-in candidates. The League of Women Voters hosts these events to bring candidates together with voters for a discussion of the issues most affecting our region. On Election Day, the voters’ decisions affect all aspects of our lives. Candidate forums are ...

New Ulm Diabetes Walk Oct 3

The 12th Annual New Ulm Diabetes Walk will take place at Flandrau State Park on Saturday, October 3. This is a Strides, Lions for Diabetes Awareness Event and is a collaboration of the Lions Club of New Ulm and the Lafayette Area Lions Club. The walk is approximately a half mile long on Flandrau's beautiful trails. Free admission to the park is included. Children, pets and strollers are welcome to this family friendly event. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The Walk takes place at 9-10:30 a.m. Group picture at 9am. This is a Fund Raiser for the Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation, who ...

Community Calendar

Saturday The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Broasted Pork Chops, 5-7 p.m. American Legion Mia Dorr peforms Diva Songs from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, 6-9 p.m. at Benny’s Vertigo, a U2 tribute band performs 7 p.m. at State Street Theater 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 Legacies AA, 7 p.m., Big Book 12x12 Study, River Valley Church, 100 N. ...

New Ulm has strong showing at the MN State Fair

New Ulm FFA had 12 members exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair FFA Livestock Show, which is the largest FFA Livestock show in the nation. New Ulm FFA swept the Dairy Show and received the Grand Champion Dairy Herdsmanship Award, Premier Dairy Exhibitor- High Point Chapter, MDA Special- Grand ...

River Bend connects students with local employment opportunities

NEW ULM -- Once a month, students at River Bend Education District step outside the classroom and into local businesses to learn firsthand about employment opportunities in their community. This program provides students with opportunities to build skills and knowledge that will help prepare ...

Former NUPU director receives MMUA lifetime membership award

ST. LOUIS PARK — On Friday, Kris Manderfeld, retired Utilities Director of New Ulm Public Utilities, has been recognized with MMUA’s 2026 Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. The award honors individuals whose professional careers have been dedicated to advancing Minnesota’s municipal utility industry. Manderfeld spent 32 years with New Ulm Public Utilities and served in several leadership positions before becoming utilities director in 2019. During her career, she oversaw financial operations for electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and district energy services. She was ...