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NU Chamber welcomes new Design Home Center owners

The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited Design Home Center to congratulate Andy Klingler and Scott Juni on becoming the company’s new owners. The transition followed a carefully planned five-year succession, with longtime owner Brian Fischer retiring this June after helping ensure a smooth handoff. Both Andy and Scott have deep roots with the company. Scott has spent 30 years at Design Home Center, beginning in deliveries through an agricultural program before moving into sales. Andy also started in deliveries before advancing into sales ...

State Street Theater presents The BriTins

NEW ULM – The BriTins are coming to New Ulm playing hits from the Fab Four, from “Love Me Do” to “Let It Be”. The performances is 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at State Street Theater. The Britins are based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and are recognized as one of the very first ...

Park and Rec schedule

•Hermann 5k Run/walk and Kids Obstacle Course Saturday, September 12. The run starts at 9 a.m. and obstacle course at 10 a.m., all at Harman Park. Register online at newulmmn.gov •Civic Center Fall Garage Sale Registration is open for the Sales on September 19. Register at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center or come and shop the multiple sales under 1 roof, New Ulm Civic Center, 1212 N Franklin St., Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m.-12 pm. •Barkin’ in the Park is held Sat., Sept 26 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Dog Park, located in South German Park, 501 S German St. ...

Applications being accepted for 2027 Families First Children’s Collaborative grant

The Families First Children’s Collaborative of Brown County is now accepting applications for the 2027 grant cycle. The primary goal of their grant program is to provide funding for agencies that directly support Families First mission of "Serving the children and families of Brown County by providing resources and support to strengthen families and encourage collaboration of community partners." Grant proposals must support training, programs, or projects that support the development of healthy children and families in Brown County. The collaborative will prioritize applications ...

Suicide Prevention Month events

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Heart of New Ulm’s Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Action Team along with Brown County Yellow Ribbon are hosting two free community events. The first event is a presentation, "Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide," which invites community members to join an interactive dialogue to learn how to have healthy conversations about mental health and suicide. Presenter Erin Schwab, a health educator and planner for Brown County Public Health and a Certified Prevention Professional, will empower attendees to change ...

Senior Dining

MONDAY Tuna noodle hot dish, green peas, hot spiced peaches, dinner roll w/margarine, vanilla pudding w/topping and milk TUESDAY Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, mixed vegetables, dinner roll & margarine, chocolate chip cookie WEDNESDAY Pork roast, pork gravy, candied yams, green beans, wheat bread & margarine, butterscotch pudding/topping and milk THURSDAY Chicken Alfredo, peas & carrots, hot spiced apples, dinner roll & margarine and milk FRIDAY Blueberry pancakes, egg patty, red diced potatoes, diced peach cup, margarine & syrup