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Welcome to New Germany Welcome to the City of New Germany, a small rural community of about 425 people, located in the western corner of Carver County. New Germany is part of the 110 school district. New Germany’s Fire Department is 118 years old; it was formed in 1901. Every year in August the Fire Department hosts an annual softball tournament for area fi re departments. This is a fun-fi lled family event for all. Teams from Hennepin, Wright, Scott, McLeod and Carver counties enter this event. The Fire Department is always looking for new members, men or women. If interested please contact the city offi ce for more information. In the City of New Germany, we have many beautiful parks. We have the baseball and softball parks along with horseshoes, Gazebo Park, and Tower Park. Many of the parks have playgrounds. New Germany also has the Commercial Club, which is a great group of people that hosts many events in the City, including National Night Out, Easter Egg Hunt, Kids Halloween Party, Breakfast with Santa, and many events at the City Park. This group is always looking for new members, if interested please call city offi ce. The Dakota Rail Regional Trail also runs through the great City of New Germany. There is a trail head located in New Germany, the trail runs from Lester Prairie to Wayzata. This is a beautiful countryside trail to walk or ride bike on. Every day you see people and or children utilizing this family-friendly trail. The city council meets the fi rst and third Tuesday File Photo Mayor Steve Van Lith invites people to learn more about the City of New Germany. of each month at 7 pm in the city hall. More information can be found on the city website at www.cityofnewgermany.com, or email the city at [email protected]. The city also has a facebook page, please look us up and be our friend! We hope this encourages you to come see New Germany and maybe once you come to New Germany you will want to make this your home. Thank You, Steve Van Lith, Mayor, City of New Germany ������� �������������� Full-Service Pharmacy Gifts & Greeting Cards 150 Main Ave W Winsted, MN [phone] Fax [phone] KeavenyDrug.com ��������������������������� ���������������������������� ��������������������� ��������������������� ��������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ������� � � ��� ������������������������������� ��������������������� ����������������������� ��������������������������� ����������������������������� Guide to Mayer & New Germany 2019-2020 3