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WARTIME REMINISCENCES - Larry Crabtree, left, and Dan Richards have a long list of life experiences in common, including having both been members of the 1967 Ellendale Raiders football team, and having served tours in Vietnam. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Geneva veteran Dan Richards believes he survived his service in Vietnam thanks to an astounding coincidence.
“I was sitting in this little... Continue Reading
EXPERT HIDERS - Isabella Guenther, Nella Myrick, Alexis Guenther, and Ainhoa My-rick were four young women who took part in the Hide and Seek game sponsored by the New Richland Police Department on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
More than 40 participate
A crowd of around 40 children and about 10 adults gathered outside New Richland City Hall the evening of Friday, Oct. 30 for the game of “hide-and-... Continue Reading
WELL SUPPORTED - More than 500 guests supported a fundraiser benefitting the New Richland Care Center that took place at Waseca venue The Mill on Friday, Oct. 30, complete with live music, a silent auction, free activities, and more. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
A Burger Basket fundraiser for the New Richland Care Center on Friday, Oct. 30 at The Mill in Waseca saw more than 500 visitors and was... Continue Reading
VOCAL DISTINCTION - NRHEG senior Mady Schlaak was the only Minnesota FFA member chosen for the National Convention Choir, which included nearly 80 singers from all around the country. The convention took place Oct. 21 to 24 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NRHEG senior class member Mady Schlaak says performing in front of 70,000 people is not as terrifying as it sounds.
Schlaak was one of nearly... Continue Reading
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
Sports
NRHEG lost in 4 vs KW.
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25-15
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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