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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

Community Calendar

Saturday Party by the Pond, 1-11:30 p.m. at 4 Somsen St. New Ulm The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Laura Karels performs at the Schell’s Biergarden 5-7pm. Boasted Pork Chops, NU American Legion 5-7 pm. 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. Washington St. Squid City Slingers ...

New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce to host 4th annual CEO panel

NEW ULM --- The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 4th Annual CEO Panel on Thursday, September 10, from 4–6 p.m. at the Schell’s Brewery Bierhalle. The exclusive Chamber Member event brings together local business leaders and Chamber members for an evening of conversation, connection, and insight into issues affecting businesses and the New Ulm community. First held in 2023, the annual CEO Panel gives Chamber members the opportunity to hear directly from invited CEOs as they share their perspectives and experiences on a variety of business and community topics. ...

SE FFA at the Brown County Fair

Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter members had many different roles at the 2026 Brown County Fair from August 12th-16th. The members showcased their crop, mechanics, Ag. literacy, and livestock projects and also helped run the FFA Kiddybarn and FFA shows at the Brown County ...