Public Meeting Notice

Due to out-of-town travel, Council Member Les Schultz will be remotely attending the New Ulm City Council meeting scheduled for July 5, 2022 via Zoom in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 13D.02 from the following location: Staybridge Suites, L...

Offices Closed 4th of July

City and Public Utilities offices will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

Online Services and Emergency Contact

• Pay Your Utility Bill
• Stop/Start Utility Service
• Emergency Outage Center

Big Tree Contest

14^th ANNUAL BIG TREE CONTEST - 2022

Find the largest Bitternut Hickory tree in the city limits of New Ulm and win up to $200 toward a tree to plant anywhere in the city limits of New Ulm, including in your yard!

Sponsored by the City of New Ulm Tree Advisor...

City Departments

Check out the services and various departments in New Ulm.

Park & Recreation

Learn more about available facilities and activities through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Public Utilities

Sign up for services, pay bills, and learn more about the public utilities available to residents.

Road Construction Updates

Plan your route around current road construction projects in the area.

Mystery Thriller Author Jess Lourey at the Library!

Don't miss the chance to meet Minnesota author Jess Lourey here at the library on Tuesday evening! She'll be joining our Lit Wits Book Club in the Fred Johnson room for a discussion of one of her books at 6:30 PM.

Author Chad Lewis at the Library!

Popular folklorist and mythology researcher Chad Lewis will be at the library on Friday, July 8 at 3:30 PM in the meeting room to share his fascinating research into the history of UFO encounters in Minnesota going back into the 19th Century.

Join the 2022 Summer Reading Program

New Ulm Public Library’s 2022 summer reading program, “An Ocean of Possibilities” begins on Monday, June 6 and runs through Monday, August 1!

Request a 3D Print!

The New Ulm Public Library's 3D printer is available for public use! Click the link to access the form to make a request and upload your 3D model file. You can also review the library's policy and check out the library's current fee schedule for pricing.

Check Out What's New at the Library!

Looking for the latest items added to our collection? Check out Wowbrary to see the newest books and media as well as staff picks and upcoming programs too!

Subscribe to our e-newsletter!

Want to make sure you know about what's happening at the library? Subscribe to our e-newsletter to learn about upcoming programs, staff picks, and more!

Make a Memory Lab appointment

Want to preserve old photos, slides, audio, or videos? The New Ulm Public Library Memory Lab is available by appointment to help you digitize and protect your memories!

Check out Creativebug!

Library patrons will be able to enjoy access to thousands of free online arts and craft lessons, from baking to drawing, by creative experts through Creativebug. You can set up an account with Creativebug with a click of your library card number and PIN.

Connect with us on Discord!

Join the New Ulm Public Library's Discord server to connect with online programs and have a safe, fun place to make friends, share ideas, and talk about what you're reading.

Library of Things

The purpose of the Library of Things is to provide diverse opportunities for learning and engagement and may include items like home and assistive devices, audiovisual equipment, science and technology, video and board games, musical instruments, sporting...

City Departments

Check out the services and various departments in New Ulm.

About the Department

The Park and Recreation Department is proud to be one of the best in Minnesota and offers programs and facilities to put smiles on the faces of residents.

Adopt a Park or Trail

Find out more about this public service to help keep our parks and trails clean.

Community Associations, Clubs & Group Contacts

Access a helpful listing of contact info and links for local groups.

Baseball Field

Check out more about our baseball facilities.

Park Locations

Parks are open, but please use at your own risk. Find more information on how parks are being maintained and what to expect during COVID.

Tree Trimming and Removal

Beginning in mid-December, the department conducts winter overhead maintenance programs. These programs include tree trimming, hardware tightening and transformer protection upgrades.

Electric Service

The Electric Distribution Department provides service through a network of six miles of 69 kilovolt (kV) overhead transmission line, 37 miles of overhead distribution line and 74 miles of buried distribution lines serving approximately 7,226 customers.

Wastewater Treatment

The Wastewater Treatment Department works to protect human health and safeguard the waters of the state.

Natural Gas

Find out more about the services offered and how the department promotes natural gas safety.

Create an Account

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Water Department

New Ulm Public Utilities' Water Department is responsible for raw water supply and pumping, water treatment, finished water pumping and storage, and finished water distribution.

Attention NUPU Customers

New Ulm Public Utilities does not allow any permanent structure to be built over an electric or natural gas service.  If a utility is found under an existing structure, it is the customer’s responsibility to pay for the re-location of t...