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Meetup New Ulm

Meetup is a social media platform for hosting and organizing in-person and virtual activities, gatherings, and events for people and communities of similar interests, hobbies, and professions. A Meetup New Ulm group has been created to help people in our community connect with each other. The New Ulm EDA paid for a 12 month subscription …

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Westridge Place Update

Building renovations are progressing on track for the anticipated October 2023 opening of New Ulm’s new child care pod at Westridge Place, 1314 Westridge Rd.  It is exciting to see the four child care spaces taking shape.  Stay tuned for further updates!

Sister Cities Exchange Intern

A warm welcome to Evelyn Zettelmeier!   Evelyn arrived in mid-July from our sister city, Ulm, Germany, as a Han Joohs Exchange Intern.  Evelyn has a bachelor’s degree in Public Management and will spend her 3-month internship focusing on economic development, community development, and roles of selling real estate.  Evelyn is splitting her time between assisting staff …

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National Night Out

  New Ulm Police, Fire, Park & Rec, and United Way joined together to provide a fun community-building celebration for National Night Out 7/31/23.  The event was held at New Ulm’s beautiful German Park.  Music provided by Schell’s Hobo Band, food trucks, fire demonstrations, information booths, and games & prizes for the kids were all …

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Sand and Fun!

The New Ulm Business & Retail Association’s “Spikin’ in the Street” sand volleyball tournament 8/5/23 was another popular family-friendly community event. It involved 800 tons of sand, 44 teams & hundreds of spectators, live music, food, drink, & plenty of fun!