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.

What do you get when you put an owner of the downtown cannabis retail shop, Chief of Police, Public Health Educator, a M...
03/18/2026

What do you get when you put an owner of the downtown cannabis retail shop, Chief of Police, Public Health Educator, a Mental Health Professional and local Community Health Improvement Coordinator in the same room?

An event you don’t want to miss next week! 🎉

Please join us next Thursday, March 26 at Best Western to talk all things Cannabis. Free Dinner! Signing up helps us order enough food.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO6eW8DLn2ALol9Fdm85Q2SVbrsbylK7tAit9uTL618U9aAg/viewform

Brown County Public Health
New Ulm Police Department
Brick Side Growers

Join us March 26 for an engaging, interactive and free event designed to help parents, caregivers, educators and communi...
03/11/2026

Join us March 26 for an engaging, interactive and free event designed to help parents, caregivers, educators and community members better understand today’s cannabis landscape. Register at https://tinyurl.com/NewUlmCannabis by March 20 for free pizza at the presentation!

03/06/2026

We are so proud to be teaming up with The Heart of New Ulm Project to host the 3rd Annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference!

This conference is open to any and all people who are interested in gaining understanding and tools to support their mental well-being. The speaker list is TOP NOTCH!

Check out the details and register at https://heartofnewulm.com/mental-health-conference/

03/05/2026

The Downtown Action Team (a committee of Heart of New Ulm & the New Ulm Chamber) partnered with photographer Josh Madson to bring his community collage project to New Ulm — and more than 200 individuals and groups took part.

The large-scale collage is already on display at The Thimble Box on Center Street. And now, an expanded version — with added Wanda Gág elements — is being installed as banners inside the New Ulm Public Library.

🎉 The library banners will be officially unveiled at the Wanda Gág Birthday Party on March 14th.

Two incredible locations. One powerful snapshot of our community.

Mark your calendar and come celebrate art, history, and the people who make New Ulm what it is.

In "The Dangerous Truth About Today's Ma*****na: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story," Laura Stack will share the story ...
03/03/2026

In "The Dangerous Truth About Today's Ma*****na: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story," Laura Stack will share the story of her son's death and her unwavering mission to stop youth ma*****na use. Join us to hear it at our third annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference coming up on May 6. For more information and registration, visit our conference webpage at tinyurl.com/2026MHConf. Tickets will sell out quickly!

03/03/2026

We’re going Back to Our Roots in 2026 🌽🌻

The New Ulm Farmers Market is moving to its original location — the River Bend Education District Parking Lot (1315 S Broadway St) — where it all started 29 years ago (yes, back when Runnings was there!).

Huge thanks to River Bend Education District for partnering with us this season.

🗓 Thursdays: June 11 – Sept 3
🗓 Saturdays: June 13 – Oct 10

Fresh, local, and rooted in tradition — just in a familiar new spot.
Get the full 2026 details on our website! 🌱
👉 https://www.newulm.com/things-to-do/attractions/farmersmarket/

The Story Stroll is set up at Washington Learning Center this week, and it was wonderful to see students out enjoying th...
02/24/2026

The Story Stroll is set up at Washington Learning Center this week, and it was wonderful to see students out enjoying the sunshine, reading, and being active together today!

Another fantastic speaker you won't want to miss at our third annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference on...
02/23/2026

Another fantastic speaker you won't want to miss at our third annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference on May 6 is Dr. Cindra Kamphoff! For more information and registration, visit our conference webpage at tinyurl.com/2026MHConf. Tickets will sell out quickly!

Our third annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference is coming up on May 6 and we've got a fantastic lineup...
02/19/2026

Our third annual South Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference is coming up on May 6 and we've got a fantastic lineup of speakers, including the ladies from Gold Ivy Health Co.! For more information and registration, visit our conference webpage at tinyurl.com/2026MHConf. Tickets will sell out quickly!

Check out our latest e-newsletter for a look at 2025 highlights from the many amazing volunteers on our 7 action teams, ...
02/17/2026

Check out our latest e-newsletter for a look at 2025 highlights from the many amazing volunteers on our 7 action teams, upcoming events, and more!

Email from Heart of New Ulm Upcoming Events, 2025 Highlights and More! News from the February 2026 heartofnewulm.com Our 2025 Action Team Highlights In 2025, the Heart of New Ulm (HONU) wrapped

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!

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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