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🌱 What’s happening on Minnesota Street for Oktoberfest today?

New Ulm, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello New Ulm! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s happening on Minnesota Street for Oktoberfest today?
  • How did New Ulm’s Eagles shut out Worthington 37–0?
  • Why travel writers say New Ulm is an underrated Minnesota gem

Also on today's calendar: Bikes: Spoken Plainly with the New Ulm Bicycle Group and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rolling out the green carpet for Oktoberfest (nujournal.com) — Minnesota Street in New Ulm is fully transforming for this weekend’s Oktoberfest, with volunteers laying turf, setting up inflatables, and preparing music and food. Today’s festivities include keg tapping at 10 a.m., the Germanic-American Day Parade at 11 a.m., and the Steinholding State Finals at 5 p.m., all expected to draw big crowds of locals and visitors.
   

2. Area roundup: Eagles fly by Trojans (nujournal.com) — New Ulm football fans can celebrate a dominant 37–0 road win over Worthington, highlighted by multiple touchdowns from Owen Castleman and a strong defensive showing with three interceptions. The Eagles, now 4–1, return home to host TCU next Friday, while the roundup also notes results for nearby Red Rock Central and Springfield teams.
   

3. The Most Underrated Towns In Minnesota (worldatlas.com) — New Ulm earns a spot among Minnesota’s most underrated towns, praised for its German heritage, downtown Glockenspiel, Hermann Heights Monument, and historic Schell’s Brewery. The article encourages travelers to explore New Ulm’s European-style main streets and nearby Flandrau State Park, positioning the community alongside other scenic small towns like Red Wing, Pipestone, and Lanesboro.
   

4. Brad Finstad addresses water projects and legislative priorities in latest social media posts (seminnesotanews.com) — New Ulm resident and Congressman Brad Finstad is highlighting recent work on Dennison’s water infrastructure, a proposed insider-trading ban for lawmakers, and a bill affecting multi-employer retirement plans. While the projects are spread across southern Minnesota and Washington, they’re being shaped by a representative who still lives in New Ulm and carries its perspective to Congress.
   

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Ok New Ulm! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Ulm

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Ulm

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.