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.

Clear Snow Away from Hydrants

We remind neighborhood residents and business owners to clear snow and ice away from fire hydrants. Clear at least 3 feet on each side of the hydrant and clear a path from the hydrant to the street. Our firefighters and community members thank you!

20th South Street Improvement

Project Background

The City of New Ulm is reconstructing 20th South Street from Broadway to the Minnesota River crossing.  Construction is scheduled to begin the spring of 2024 but the design stage of the process has begun.  The project w...

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.

Winter Adult Reading Program

It's time for our annual Winter Reading Program for adults! This year's program begins on Thursday, January 6 and runs through the end of February. Read books in broad categories to stack snowballs and make a snowman. Each snowman you bu...

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.

Reduce the Risk of Frozen Water Pipes

Cold weather brings a chance of water pipes freezing and breaking. This risk increases with long stretches of extremely cold weather. Here are some tips to help avoid frozen water pipes in your home.

• Most water service lines enter the home in the basement,...

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.

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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...