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As Jen Weber announces the honor, Brandy Jacobson delivers the Grand Marshal award to Pam Goehring, and Barb Wildgrube of the New Richland Area Historical Society during the annual Farm and City Days breakfast, Saturday morning, July 18, 2026.
Farm and City Days committee prepares for 150th anniversary
Hundreds of visitors and residents were in attendance throughout Farm and City Days weekend in New Richland, July 17 to 19. Few complaints were... Continue Reading
BEST SHOT - Brenda Morris, Dianne Johns, Penny Hagen and Susan Corton that golfed at Riverview Golf Course on July 15 for the 4 Gal Best Shot Outing. Penny Hagen was largely responsible for coordinating the event. Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud
Is there a better way to spend a sweltering July day other than golfing at the local course? Why, sure: golfing with 59 of your girlfriends.
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EXCITING REMEMBRANCE - The New Richland-Hartland Class of 1971 met at the Willows on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a whole day of activities during the New Richland Farm and City Days weekend. 14 classmates have passed away, and 19 classmates attended. With spouses, 30 total were in attendance.Front row: Bill Robran, Carol (Westland) Peterson, Lynn (Proehl) Hall. Second row: Gordie Nelson, Blaine Lewer, Neil K. Berg, Vicki (Jesson) Windfeldt , Jerry Kroeger, Jerry Demmer, Jim Possin, Jane (Zellweger) Bluhm, and Chuck Rosacker. Back row: Jim Loken, Roz (Bach) Krook , Mike Matthies, Joan (Arneman) Anderson, Mitch Routh, and Dennis Winegar.
There was a reunion for the New Richland-Hartland (NR-H) Cardinal Class of 1971 at The Willows on Saturday, July 18. The consolidation of the... Continue Reading
TOWERING REBUILD - A two-year project is underway to refurbish 122 wind turbines at Bent Tree Wind Farm located south of Hartland. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Alliant Energy, which owns Bent Tree Wind Farm located south of Hartland, has a two-year project underway to refurbish its 122 wind turbines.... Continue Reading
PIES POSSESSION - St. Peter Lutheran Church of Otisco held their Ice Cream Social over dinner on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Pictured counterclockwise: Cameron, Sadie, Kassandra, Ada, Alyssa, Pat, and Glen Bathke. Star Eagle photos by Ben Revermann
The St. Peter Lutheran Church of Otisco held their annual Ice Cream Social over the dinner hour on Sunday, July 19. The good Lord provided plenty... Continue Reading
Sports
NRHEG lost in 4 vs KW.
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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