New Ulm is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,594 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Brown County. It is famous for a statue of Hermann the German. The city was founded in 1854 by German Immigrants: Christian Ludwig Meyer, Alois Palmer, Athanasius Henle, and Franz Massopoust. The city was named in honor of the south Germany city Ulm. Today Ulm is New Ulm's sister city. In part due to the city's German heritage, it is a center for brewing in the Upper Midwest, home to the historic, storied August Schell Brewing Company. In 1862, the city was attacked and burned by Taoyateduta and his Dakota Sioux warriors. The modern day city is home to Martin Luther College. Flandrau State Park is adjacent to the city. New Ulm apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on New Ulm apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.