The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce along with Chuck Schmitz visited new business and chamber member, Sippet Coffee & Bagels for a ribbon cutting ceremony! Sippet, which is a drive-thru only business, opened a month ago at 701 N German St.  Owner Aron Bode explained how he first tried Colectivo Coffee when he was employed at Morgan Creek Vineyards. Sippet is the first coffee shop in Minnesota to serve that brand. Aron’s education includes 2 years in French Culinary, and a 4 year Food Science Degree. Not a coffee drinker? Sippet also has chai, hot chocolate and tea. They serve 20 different kinds of bagels, with 3 flavors offered each day. Sippet has punch cards for frequent customers and will soon have clothing and gift cards as well. Sippet Coffee & Bagels is open 7 days a week: Monday-Friday 5:30am-3:30pm, Saturday 7am-2pm, and Sunday 9am-12pm. Congratulations, Aron & Sippet Coffee & Bagels!

In the photo:  Nicole Briggs, Jensen Motors; Aron Bode, Sippet Coffee & Bagels; Dinah Spurgin, Thrivent Financial; Cheyenne Platz, Woodstone Senior Living.