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New Ulm, MN

New Ulm is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,120 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Brown County. It is located on the triangle of land formed by the confluence of the Minnesota River and the Cottonwood River.

The city is home to the Hermann Heights Monument, Flandrau State Park, the historic August Schell Brewing Company, and the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. The city is known for its German heritage and its historical sites and landmarks dating back to the US-Dakota War of 1862. New Ulm is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm and home to the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. The Dakota called New Ulm the "Village on the Cottonwood" or Wachupata.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.26 square miles (26.57 km2), of which 9.92 square miles (25.69 km2) is land and 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2) is water. The Minnesota River and the Cottonwood River flow past the city on their way to the Mississippi River.

The city was founded in 1854 by the German Land Company of Chicago. The city was named after the city of Neu-Ulm in the state of Bavaria in southern Germany. Ulm and Neu-Ulm are twin cities, with Ulm being situated on the Baden-Württemberg side of the Danube River and Neu-Ulm on the Bavarian side. In part due to the American city's German heritage, it became a center for brewing in the Upper Midwest. It is home to the August Schell Brewing Company. The Sioux called it Wakzupata which roughly means the "village on the cottonwood".

New Ulm focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the New UlmParks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Snap Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and New Ulm Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around New Ulm, such as the Flandrau State Park and Bike Circle Route. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in New Ulm, MN are Hermann Monument Society, Brown County Historical Society, and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.

Population: 13,925 (2023). ZIP code: 56073. Area code: 507. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Area: 10.29 sq mi (26.66 km2).

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Is New Ulm, MN a good place to live?

Living in New Ulm offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In New Ulm, there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals and retirees live in New Ulm and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in New Ulm are above average.

What is the most German town in Minnesota?

New Ulm, Minnesota, located 90 miles southwest of the Twin Cities, was proclaimed by results of the 2000 Census as “the most German town in America.” Many residents trace their German ancestors back through generations in this city settled largely by German immigrants in the nineteenth century. New Ulm has many historic attractions of German lineage including the Hermann Monument, Glockenspiel, Wanda Gag Home, and Schell's Brewery, but it also has the German Heritage Collection of the New Ulm Public Library.

What is the poverty rate in New Ulm, MN?

In 2022, the median household income of New Ulm households was $59,985. New Ulm households made slightly more than Spring Grove households ($59,792) and Sherburn households ($59,844). However, 6.0% of New Ulm families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of New Ulm 

UlmParks and Recreation Department 

Snap Fitness

Anytime Fitness 

New Ulm Fitness

Flandrau State Park 

Bike Circle Route

Hermann Monument Society

Brown County Historical Society

Minnesota Music Hall of Fame

Niche

German Heritage

Minnesota Demographics

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