Barb Pribyl

In communities of all sizes, social isolation is an increasing concern that impacts mental health, wellbeing and overall quality of life. In New Ulm, a collaborative effort is underway to address this challenge through a new initiative designed to help residents strengthen meaningful connections and build supportive networks. Through a partnership between CAST, Bridge on […]

Erin Schwab and Jaimee Brand with Brown County Public Health, Kaitlin Gawrisch and Jen Maurer with the Heart of New Ulm, Tori Hagberg and Jessica Johnson with Brown County Public Health and Abigail Schwab with Brown County Human Services are members of the Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Action Team who helped organized the

On May 6, 2026, students from Jefferson Elementary, New Ulm Middle School, River Bend, St. Anthony and St. Paul all participated in the annual spring Walk to School Day. The Heart of New Ulm’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action Team promotes Walk or Bike to School Day every fall and spring. It’s one of

This year, the Heart of New Ulm’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action Team put together a Story Walk in lieu of the typical Winter Walk to School Day. Volunteer members of the SRTS Action Team worked together to move the Story Walk between local schools throughout the winter months. NUACS, St. Paul’s, Jefferson, Riverbend,

Join us for an engaging, interactive and free event designed to help parents, caregivers, educators and community members better understand today’s cannabis landscape. Thursday, March 26, 2026 Who: Parents, caregivers, educators and community members Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Room opens at 4:30; short presentation and free pizza* starting at 5:30 Location: New Ulm Conference

The SEE.SAFE.SMART campaign encouraged community members to SEE people (especially kids) biking and walking, act SAFE, and be SMART! In 2025, the Heart of New Ulm (HONU) wrapped up its 17th year working to support a culture of wellness in New Ulm! For the last seven years, since 2019, HONU has operated as a community-owned

The League of American Bicyclists announced the latest honorees of the Bicycle Friendly Community award on January 28, and New Ulm has once again been designated a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level for 2025 – 2029. New Ulm first received the designation in 2017 and communities must re-apply every four years. “Over the

The Heart of New Ulm’s Food Environment Action Team is once again hosting Power of Produce Days at the Farmers Market in New Ulm. There will be one event day designed for families with children ages 4-12, and one event day for senior citizens age 60 and older. Seniors / Thursday, Aug. 14 from 2:30

We had a great turnout on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at our Move This Way event with Chalk Lady Kara Carlson, held in conjunction with New Ulm Park & Recreation’s Rec on the Go program! Located at North Park, the “Move This Way” activity is designed to get young people and their parents to be

In an effort to discourage underage possession and consumption of alcohol, marijuana and other controlled substances, Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a social host ordinance (SHO) at their May 6, 2025 meeting. Studies indicate that social host ordinances are among the most effective and recommended ways to reduce underage drinking. Read more in the Journal