Human Rights Commission Diversity Training

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission is sponsoring free community training in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Community surveys indicated our community could be more welcoming to newcomers. One session was held this spring with three more scheduled this ...

Human Rights Award

Each year the New Ulm Human Rights Commission selects an individual or organization to receive its annual Human Rights Award. The Human Rights Commission is currently accepting nominations for its 2022 Award. 

The recipient of the New Ulm Human Ri...

Human Rights Commission Seeking Student Commissioners

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission (HRC) is proud to announce that it is seeking to fill two student commissioner seats. The seats would be non-voting and would be filled by high school-age students. We are looking to fill a 1 or 2-year term with a curre...

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.

German Street Closure for Farmers Market

On Saturdays, the farmers market takes place on German Street, starting at 3rd North and heading south along German Park towards 1st North.  Due to the farmers market, German Street between 1st North Street and 3rd North Street will be closed on ...

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.

Author and Forensic Psychologist Frank Weber at the Library

Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at the New Ulm Public Library, speaking from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on the writing of True Crime, forensic work and his latest book.Black and Blue is a thrilling mystery based on the murder of a police officer&r...

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!

Reading Ebooks in our collection on the Overdrive app? Switch to the Libby app to stay connected!

If you need help finding or setting up the Libby app, call the library to make an appointment. If you need your PIN reset, we can help you do that right over the phone: 507-359-8331

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...