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AWARD-WINNING - Alexis Olson, 16, was awarded a Blue Ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair for her Monarch Waystation display on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.
New Richland has a 16-year-old high achiever who presented her project at the 4-H Building of the Minnesota State Fair after winning in Waseca... Continue Reading
Charles Rubel
Charles Grant Rubel, 55, of Eagle Lake is in custody with the Waseca County Sheriff’s office after an incident which began about 2 a.m. Friday,... Continue Reading
Christopher Wright is willing to share his recovery story in the hope it will help others see it is possible for them to leave the substance-use lifestyle behind. Wright was one of six people who advocated to have September named locally as "Recovery Awareness Month" in parallel with the national proclamation. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
“I’m still in the process. It’s a daily battle,” comments Owatonna area resident Christopher Wright. “It’s scary leaving behind your past life... Continue Reading
RECOVERY AWARENESS MONTH - During the Sept. 1 meeting of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners, the month of September was proclaimed "Recovery Awareness Month." Members of the recovery community were present to support the cause. Lighting on the county courthouse will be purple all month in recognition of the proclamation. Pictured here are (back row, from left) Commissioners Doug Christopherson and De Malterer, Tyler Bolster, Quen Bena, Christopher Wright, commissioners Brian Harguth, Brad Milbrath and Brad Krause (front, from left) Alexander Henderson, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Megan Radel and Heather Clark, holding her daughters Vienna and Zella. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
The press toward a preliminary 2027 county budget and levy continued during the Sept. 1 meeting of the Waseca County board of commissioners. During... Continue Reading
LOCAL CHAT - Mullaney was already halfway through his Vikings career when he met Lynette Peterson, originally of New Richland. Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud
Mark Mullaney was drafted again. Not to play for the Minnesota Vikings this time, but to help entertain guests at the Lady Bug's grand re-opening... Continue Reading
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NRHEG lost in 4 vs KW.
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The Panthers took on Kenyon tonight. A few standout performances to mention are senior Quinn Vanmaldeghem with 11 kills, 13 digs and 9 blocks, and Gabby Schlaak, Chloe Riewer and Quinn Vanmaldeghem all had over 10 digs apiece. The... Continue Reading
After winning the Section 2AA Section Championship game Friday night, March 7, 2025, the NRHEG girls basketball team celebrates with fans. Star Eagle photos by Eli Lutgens
Next stop?
Williams Arena.
How long has it been since Panther basketball fans had a night like they did Friday?
Eight years.
The last time the Lady Panthers won a section championship game and earned a state tournament berth was in 2017 when a pair of identical twins were leading the way... Continue Reading
NRHEG Junior Camryn VanMaldeghem goes to the basket against TCU defender Ella Schmiesing. Star Eagle photos by Eli Lutgens
After a dominant 81-55 win over Tri-City United (TCU) at the Taylor Center in Mankato Monday night, the Lady Panthers basketball team will try to earn its first trip to the state tournament since the 2016-’17 season.
The Panthers improved to 22-5 overall and will take on Glencoe Silver Lake for... Continue Reading