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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 ...

Senior Meals

Monday Beef hamburger on bun w/ketchup & mustard, baked beans, green beans, lime jellow w/pears and milk Tuesday Herb baked chicken, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding w/topping and milk Wednesday Smothered chopped steak, mashed potatoes w/sour cream, sliced carrots, applesauce cup, wheat bread w/maragrine and milk Thursday Scalloped potatoes w/ham whole kernel corn, tropical fruit cup, wheat bread w/margarine, peanut butter cookie and milk Friday Beef lasagna, peas & carrots, hot spiced apples, dinner roll w/mmargarine, vanilla wafers ...

NUHS tailgate set for Sept. 25

New Ulm Public Schools will celebrate Homecoming 2026 with a community Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, September 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Ulm High School. The event is a collaboration between the ISD 88 Foundation, New Ulm Fine Arts Booster Club and New Ulm Eagles Athletics Booster, bringing together students, families, alumni and community members to celebrate New Ulm Eagle pride. The tailgate will offer activities for all ages, including ring toss, face painting and music. The event is free to attend, although tickets will need to be purchased separately for those planning to ...

Community calendar

Saturday Civic Center Indoor Garage Sales, 8 a.m to 12 p.m. Suicide Prevention Vendor Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall Parking Lot Arne Fogel storyteller 11 a.m. at Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Schell’s Biergarden 5-7pm. 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, ...

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 ...