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REBUILDING HOME - Next-door neighbors on Aspen Avenue, the Priebe and Wigham households both experienced flooding which reached into the main floors of their homes. Pictured here, from left, are Lizzy, Shelby and Hunter Priebe and Susan and Steve Wigham. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Lives on hold as family seeks answers
“We don’t go in there,” Shelby Priebe says of her family’s home at 123 Aspen Avenue in New Richland. “There’s mold everywhere and I don’t think the... Continue Reading
SHOWING THEIR STYLE - Models Kris Johnson, Pennie Ladlie and Gretchen Supalla stand ready to step out for the audience during the Oct. 6 fashion show held by Two Doves Boutique in Ellendale.
Two Doves Boutique owner Gwen Reiss joked that the models during her “Fall Into Winter” style show were keeping count of how many “feels” they had... Continue Reading
FIRE PREVENTION SWAG - Handing out fire prevention awareness materials that included shopping bags, children’s hats and coloring books were volunteers (at left) Chloe Muhlenberg holding Lucy McGowan, Allison Muhlenberg (at right, in black) and (beginning at second from left) Court-ney, Katelyn, Briella and Keelin McGowan. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
A steady stream of visitors appeared at an open house at the Ellendale fire hall the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 11. Firefighters were on hand to... Continue Reading
SPECIAL CAUSES - The New Richland Lions Club was presented with a check for $15,000 to help those affected by the New Richland flood. Pictured from left: Lions Secretary Brian Vairma, District Governor Chuck Toltzman, David Matthies, President Dan Schmidt, Neil Schlaak, Dale BayerKohler, Kent Nelson, and Alverrecheo Bell. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
New Richland residents affected by the flood will be offered a free shopping trip at Wagner’s Foods, thanks to a recent $15,000 donation from the... Continue Reading
GIVING THEIR TIME - Heritage Society members (from left) Dan Nelson, Becky Lassahn, Barb Mrotz, Jo Lerberg, Johnny White, Nathan Vanek, Andy Lerberg and Brenda Dokken volunteered their time at the organization’s Oct. 10 fundraiser held at the Ellendale Community Center. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
About 40 people enjoyed snacks and beverages while listening intently to proclamations from bingo caller Scott Groth: a cash prize and a pound of... Continue Reading
Sports
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