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MOVING UPHILL - This aerial photo of New Richland, taken in the 1930s, shows development in the city moving to the west and north, while avoiding flood-prone areas to the south and east. Highway 13 did not yet exist when this photo was taken.
Earliest phases of water reroute planning laid important foundations
Waseca County Land and Water Resources director Chris Howard says it's understandable that people feel there has been little or no progress in... Continue Reading
FUTURE FLOODING - Between 80 and 100 acres of New Richland were under water at the peak of the Sept. 19 flood. Analysis and planning toward alleviating future flooding has been on-going for about 5 years, beginning with a study in 2022. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Waseca Land and Water Resources director Chris Howard has devoted many hours of attention to determining and analyzing water flow through New... Continue Reading
VISUAL TRAP - This roadway in Waseca County provides an example of a “visual trap.” An unfamiliar driver could easily believe this road continues straight ahead, but the hill is concealing a curve. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Interested and invested parties were invited to a three-hour session which addressed the process of updating Waseca County’s “County Roadway Safety... Continue Reading
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
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