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NEW ULM – A special community celebration honoring longtime New Ulm business and civic leader, Mary Ellen Domeier, will be held Thursday, October 8, starting at 5 pm, at the Royal Oak Event Center in New Ulm. Tickets remain available, with reservations accepted through Monday, October 5. The event is being organized by State Street Theater Co., the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce and the New Ulm Area Foundation. The idea for the celebration began as Domeier prepared to retire June 30 from a significant volunteer leadership role with State Street Theater Co. That transition ...

Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day is Oct 7

The National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 7, and students from Jefferson Elementary, New Ulm Middle School, River Bend, St. Anthony and St. Paul are encouraged to participate. This annual event is celebrated around the world, aiming to encourage kids to be active, walk to school, and have fun. Kids walking, bicycling or scootering safely may be spotted by friendly New Ulm law enforcement officers and given a coupon for free ice cream at MN Eis. The Heart of New Ulm’s Safe Routes to School Action Team shares the following safety reminders for drivers when ...

Nicollet Public Schools launches new STEM initiative

NICOLLET – Nicollet Public Schools officially launched the Rural Experiential STEM Education Partnership Initiative (RESEPI), a Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) program that brings hands-on robotics, programming, and engineering instruction to rural schools at no cost to the ...

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. ...