GRAND OPENING FOR NEW NEW ULM ARMORY
The Minnesota National Guard held an open house Monday morning for the new New Ulm Armory at 2100 Palmer Avenue next to the maintenance shop that opened a couple of years ago. Lieutenant Colonel Adam Reidel, the Minnesota National Guard Construction facility management officer explains what this means to have a facility in New Ulm to support the First Battalion of the 125th Field Artillery Regiment…
Construction on the over 40,000-square foot facility started in April 2024 and will feature modern classrooms, a fitness center, learning center, a hybrid heat pump mechanical system and many more amenities. New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer is excited to have the facility in New Ulm…
The facility will also be used to host many community events as well. The grand opening was attended by many dignitaries including Governor Walz, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Congressman Brad Finstad, Representatives Paul Torkelson and Gary Dahms as well as many members of the community.
