The Heart of New Ulm Project

The Heart of New Ulm Project The Heart of New Ulm is a collaborative partnership working to support a culture of wellness in New Ulm; www.heartofnewulm.com

Mission: The Heart of New Ulm (HONU) aims to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of all New Ulm-area residents through education, available resources, initiatives and partnerships that empower people of all ages to take responsibility for their own health in a supportive environment. About Us
Since 2009, the Heart of New Ulm (HONU) has been helping people in New Ulm, Minn., improve their health. The project began as a 10-year population health research project that was a collaborative partnership of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), Allina Health and the New Ulm community designed to help residents reduce their risk for heart disease. It offered a unique environment for studying how various interventions, systems and environmental improvements, along with policy changes, can impact the health of an entire community. Today, the Heart of New Ulm continues as a community-owned health initiative being sustained through community partnership and funding. It is focused on three significant, complex and interrelated health issues, where progress in one area can support improvements in the rest:
• Healthy lifestyles across the lifespan: Our goal is to support educational programs, activities and policies that help individuals increase access to physical activity and healthful foods, as well as support eating well and active living.

• Mental health: Our goal is to reduce the burden of mental health by reducing stigma, improving early identification, and offering resiliency programming focused on mental health conditions.

• Addiction and risky use of substances: Our goal is to support educational programs, activities and policies that increase awareness of addiction and misuse of legal substances, and also address the use of illegal substances. Health Equity Goal: Our goal is to increase awareness of health equity in New Ulm and work to impact the decision making process within government and organizations to decrease the impact of the inequities that occur in New Ulm. Our page features supports, resources, tips, community events, and news on heart health. For more information about the project or upcoming events, “Like” us on Facebook or sign up for email updates at www.heartofnewulm.com.

Heart Health Month in action! Thanks to New Ulm Country Club for featuring heart-healthy menu options and supporting a h...
02/10/2026

Heart Health Month in action! Thanks to New Ulm Country Club for featuring heart-healthy menu options and supporting a healthier New Ulm.

Not only are we doing Cottonwood Cares for The Heart of New Ulm Project but we also have a special menu highlighting healthy & tasty items we offer! Using fresh ingredients is important to us❤️

02/09/2026

This week, our Safe Routes to School Story Walk is hanging out between the New Ulm Public Schools and St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School, New Ulm campuses for kids to enjoy.

We caught Mrs. Stadick's 1st grade class at Jefferson getting active outside and having fun!

Haven’t planned dinner yet? Perfect! Stop into New Ulm Country Club and support The Heart of New Ulm!
02/09/2026

Haven’t planned dinner yet? Perfect! Stop into New Ulm Country Club and support The Heart of New Ulm!

Cottonwood Cares is back for February! And since it's heart health month we are partnering with The Heart of New Ulm Project! Stop in every Monday in February and show this graphic and we will give 10% of that sale back to this organization❤️

Join us to learn how eight key dimensions of wellness shape your mental health and get practical strategies to support y...
02/03/2026

Join us to learn how eight key dimensions of wellness shape your mental health and get practical strategies to support your well‑being at home, work, and in the community.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cottonwood Grill
Presenter: Erin Schwab, Brown County Public Health

Register by Feb. 16 at tinyurl.com/Feb19Worksite

✨ All are welcome!

We're thrilled that New Ulm has been awarded the Bronze designation again as a Bicycle Friendly Community for 2025-2029!...
01/30/2026

We're thrilled that New Ulm has been awarded the Bronze designation again as a Bicycle Friendly Community for 2025-2029! Thanks to the Ulm Bicycle Group for leading the application process and to the of New Ulm for their collaboration, too!

The League of American Bicyclists announced the latest honorees of the Bicycle Friendly Community award on January 28, and New Ulm has once again been

Our Safe Routes to School Action Team created a Story Walk using the book “Run, Oscar, Run!”Each week for the next month...
01/28/2026

Our Safe Routes to School Action Team created a Story Walk using the book “Run, Oscar, Run!”Each week for the next month we move it between our local elementary schools to encourage kids to get moving!

This week, the sub zero temps meant an inside Story Walk through the halls at NUACS! Students are enjoying combining literacy and activity.

Incorporating physical activity into literacy learning significantly boosts reading skills, comprehension, focus and memory, especially in young children. Ask your kids about this activity in the weeks to come!

Happy New Year! Wishing all a happy and healthy year ahead! Thanks to everyone who participated in our six-week Holiday ...
01/22/2026

Happy New Year! Wishing all a happy and healthy year ahead! Thanks to everyone who participated in our six-week Holiday Trimmings email program over the busy holiday season to improve their well-being. Congratulations to our final program-end drawing winner of $50 in Chamber dollars: Kelly S!

Don’t let the ❄️ fool you, it’s almost time to think about ☀️ spring gardens! 🌱 Looking for starter seeds? Check out thi...
01/21/2026

Don’t let the ❄️ fool you, it’s almost time to think about ☀️ spring gardens! 🌱 Looking for starter seeds? Check out this local Winters Farmers Market this weekend at The 507 Outskirt!

Thanks to our volunteers from our Safe Routes to School Action Team that helped create our 2026 Story Walk! This Story W...
01/18/2026

Thanks to our volunteers from our Safe Routes to School Action Team that helped create our 2026 Story Walk! This Story Walk will appear at each of our local elementary schools throughout the month of February as a fun way to keep kids active outdoors, even in the snow! ❄️ 🏃‍♂️

Thank you Ulm Sweet Ulm and Lykke Books - New Ulm, MN for letting us use your space to make this come to life ❤️ 📖

Registration is now open for our third annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference. Our last two annual conf...
01/15/2026

Registration is now open for our third annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference. Our last two annual conferences sold out quickly, so register early to reserve your spot! Visit our conference webpage at tinyurl.com/2026MHConf.

01/03/2026

Congratulations to our Holiday Trimmings weekly drawing winners, who won $10 in Chamber dollars: Our Week #5 winner is Emily T. and our Week #6 winner is Katie P!

12/18/2025

Congratulations to our Holiday Trimmings weekly drawing winners, who won $10 in Chamber dollars: Our Week #3 winner is Jodi G. and our Week #4 winner is Jesse P!

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The Heart of New Ulm (HONU) aims to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of all New Ulm-area residents through education, available resources, initiatives and partnerships that empower people of all ages to take responsibility for their own health in a supportive environment. Initially started in 2009 by the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and New Ulm Medical Center as a 10-year research project designed to successfully reduce heart attacks, the project continues today as a community-owned health initiative focused on three significant and widespread health issues:


  • Healthy lifestyles across the lifespan

  • Mental health

  • Addiction and risky use of substances