Offices Closed Juneteenth

City and Public Utilities offices will be closed Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Online Services and Emergency Contact

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

Center Street and Garden Street Intersection Study

The City of New Ulm is conducting an intersection study at the Center Street (CSAH-13) and Garden Street intersection to identify ways we can improve safety and accommodate all modes of traffic. To learn more about the study and provide feedback, visit th...

Big Tree Contest

15^th ANNUAL BIG TREE CONTEST - 2023

Find the largest River Birch 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 Advisory Comm...

Garage Sale Sign Placement

New Ulm City Ordinance 6.03, Subd. 4. Signs and other structures.

It is unlawful for any person to place or maintain a sign or other structure in the traveled or untraveled portion of any street, right-of-way, or other public property without first having ...

2022 Comprehensive Plan

Let's plan the future! Meet the new Comprehensive Plan

Communities grow and change throughout time. The City of New Ulm is developing a new Comprehensive Plan to guide future development and growth over the next 10 to 20 years.

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.

Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program

New Ulm Public Library’s summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” begins on Monday, June 5, 2023 and runs through July 30, 2023. The summer reading program is open to ages birth to those entering their high school senior ye...

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!

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.

Lead Service Line Assessment

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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...