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USA Today ranks NU Oktoberfest 5th best in nation

NEW ULM – New Ulm Oktoberfest has once again been recognized as one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the country, earning the #5 spot in the 2026 USA TODAY 10 BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Oktoberfest.  Nominees for the award were selected by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10BEST editors before the public voted to determine the final rankings. New Ulm climbed two spots from its seventh finish in 2025, continuing its tradition of earning national recognition for a celebration that brings German heritage, music, food, beverages, traditions, and ...

2026 LWV Tree Walk

NEW ULM – The 2026 League of Women Voters (LWV) Tree Walks will begin this Saturday. This is the second year the LWV has hosted the Tree Walk. The events are an opportunity to learn about the various types of trees in New Ulm; how to properly plant young trees, care for them. The walks will last approximately an hour and will be 12-16 blocks in length, beginning and ending at the same location. Attendees are welcome to leave the walk at anytime if needed. Anyone under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. The first walks begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1st South in front ...

Forstner and Portner crowned CHS Homecoming Royalty

NEW ULM – Cathedral High School held its coronation for the 2026 Homecoming Sunday. Joshua Forstner and Madelyn Portner were crowned King and Queen. CHS will hold its Homecoming Parade 1 pm, Friday, Sept. 18. The CHS Homecoming football game will begin at 7 p.m. at Johnson Park against ...

Senior Menu

Monday BBQ chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, green peas, wheat bread & margarine, brownie and milk Tuesday Diced Turkey & Gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, whole kernel corn, diced peach cup, dinner roll & margarine and milk Wednesday Meatloaf, baked potato, broccoli, applesauce cup, wheat bread, margarine & sour cream and milk Thursday Turkey Tetrazzini, sliced carrots peach crisp, dinner roll, margarine and milk Friday Potato crunch fish fillet, mashed sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat dinner roll, margarine & tartar sauce and snickerdoodle cookie and milk

Sleepy Eye FFA wins MN State Fair crop competition

The Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter was well represented at the State Fair. This year seven members showed livestock at the fair; nine members participated in the Chapter Demonstration Competition. One hundred ninety members participated in exhibiting over 1,200 entries for the Ag. Technology, Ag. Literacy, and Crops Competitions at the Minnesota State Fair. The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter earned the first place Premier Chapter Award for the Minnesota State Fair Crop Show. This was the 17th year that Sleepy Eye has won the Minnesota State Fair Crops Competition in the ...

Park & 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 shope the multiple sales under 1 roof, New Ulm Civic Center, 1212 N Franklin St., Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m.-12 noon. •Barkin’ in the Park is held from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 26 at the Dog Park, located in South German Park, 501 S ...