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Brown County Commissioners Approve New Countywide Social Host Ordinance

May 13, 2025

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 […]

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Join Us for the 10th Annual Poker Walk June 11-13

May 12, 2025

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 […]

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“The Anxious Generation” Presentation Coming to New Ulm

April 17, 2025

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.* […]

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May Worksite Wellness Event: Workforce Trends: Aging and Caregiving in the Workplace

April 3, 2025

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 […]

Stepping Action Challenge

Take the 6-week New Ulm Step into Spring Community Step Challenge!

March 6, 2025

Join the 6-week challenge for a fun way to work on your health and wellness this spring! If you work or live in New Ulm, join your family, friends and coworkers in this fun community-based walking challenge. Register here HOW IT WORKS Can’t track your steps? Use this conversion chart to determine the number of […]

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Check Out Our 2024 Action Team Accomplishments!

January 9, 2025

Thank you to the many community volunteers who served on the Heart of New Ulm’s leadership and action teams in 2024! Working off our three-year action plan for 2023-2025, HONU in 2024 continued its focus on three key areas: 1) Healthy Lifestyles 2) Mental Health 3) Addiction and Risky Use of Substances View the 2024 […]

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Registration Now Open for 2nd Annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference

January 8, 2025

Registration is now open for the second annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference being held May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. Last year’s inaugural conference quickly filled up its 200 attendee spots and had a waiting list, so be sure to register early! The South-Central Minnesota […]

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Register for Holiday Trimmings 2024 by Nov. 19

November 4, 2024

This holiday season, register for our FREE Holiday Trimmings program to improve your well-being and avoid gaining those extra holiday pounds! Holiday Trimmings is a six-week program designed to help you achieve better health and a stronger sense of well-being. You’ll learn fast, effective strategies to improve your well-being during the busy holiday season and […]

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Keeping Kids Drug Free: Youth Drawing Contest Offered During Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31

October 18, 2024

The Heart of New Ulm’s Brown County Chemical Health Action Team invites everyone in the Brown County area to celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23-31, 2024. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug-use prevention campaign in the nation. Since 1985, the National Family Partnership, formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free […]

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Fun “Move This Way” Activity Now Open at North Park

September 10, 2024

There’s some colorful new sidewalk art visible at North Park (1801 N. State St.) these days, and the Heart of New Ulm (HONU) welcomes everyone in the community to head out and explore it through a new activity called Move This Way. “Move This Way provides a creative opportunity for people of all ages to […]

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