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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 […]

There’s no better way to celebrate our community than by stepping out, getting active, and supporting the incredible local businesses that make our town unique! Our upcoming 10th Annual Poker Walk combines the fun of a card game with the benefits of movement — all while spotlighting the businesses that help our community thrive. New […]

Parents and community members: Are you interested in understanding how the “Internet Age” has profoundly reshaped childhood and adolescent experiences? Join us for this important and timely discussion being held Thursday, May 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the New Ulm High School Auditorium, 1600 Oak Street, New Ulm. You can also attend virtually.* […]

Thursday, May 8, 202511:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Best Western, 2101 S Broadway, New UlmLunch: Order from the menu at your own expenseRSVP: Register by May 5 attinyurl.com/May8WorksiteOr RSVP by May 5 to Jennifer.Maurer@allina.com Minnesota’s workforce is aging. Older employees are delaying retirement longer than in the past, and most employees currently care for a […]