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ENERGETIC COLOR - The Ellendale Color Run took place on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. They had around 200 participants. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
A carnival-sized crowd gathered at the NRHEG Schools elementary site in Ellendale to cheer on participants in the NRHEG Color Run on Saturday, Oct... Continue Reading
FOREVER YOUNG - Janice Jensen will turn 90 years old on Oct. 31, and she wanted to show off her youngest relative, Anthony, who is 10 months old, at the Ellendale Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 24. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
Janice Jensen of Ellendale was born on Oct. 31 of 1936, which means her 90th birthday is coming up, even though, in her words, “I certainly don’t... Continue Reading
EAGER STOMACHS - Arlo Tweeten and Megan Sorensen were discussing how much roast beef they wanted at the Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church's roast beef sundae luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hartland held its second annual “Roast Beef Sundae”
luncheon fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 25. The church... Continue Reading
Eric Bromwell of the Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors informed city leaders the Minnesota Realtors Association’s Relief Foundation has... Continue Reading
The Steele County School District #70, commonly known as Berlin School. Row 1: Kenneth Johnson, Elroy Utpadel, Dale Strenge, Lorraine Jasinski, Nadine Olson, Janice Muri. Row 2: Roberta Styer (She is half hidden behind her brother whose name is unknown.) Duane Wilert, Lorraine Olson, Alvina Hagen, Roger Smith, Philip Evenson. Row 3: Delmer Trandem, Maynard Muri, Donna Johnson, Helen Muri, Betty Edwardson, LaVonne Hagen, Bernice Olson, Betty Trandem. Row 4: Unknown, unknown, Jerome Lee, unknown.
I was born in 1936 and in the above photo I was in first grade. My teachers were:
1st grade teacher was Miss Oriet Lee, and she was perhaps the... Continue Reading
Sports
NRHEG lost in 4 vs KW.
13-25
23-25
25-15
21-25
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