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TREBIE TRAVELS - New Richland native Debra (Shurson) Repya read her book Trebie Gets a Passport to children at the town library. She is pictured here with her husband Joe and Trebie. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Local native shares touching personal story
About 35 children attended a special reading at the New Richland library the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 11 to hear Trebie Gets a Passport, a... Continue Reading
FIREFIGHTER HONOR - Six Geneva firemen were honored during a special gathering and dinner at the Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. All six were given engraved axes, cards, and framed wall hangings. Pictured from left: John Warnke, Daryl Paulson, Dale Boverhuis, Craig Christenson, Greg Bartsch and Rick Seath. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
Six Geneva firefighters were honored during a special get together at the Geneva Community Center on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 15. Fire Chief... Continue Reading
LEARNING ABOUT GOD - Children attended Le Sueur River Luthern Church’s Vacation Bible School the week of August 10-14 to learn about the Bible.
Fifty-five children attended Vacation Bible School this year at Le Sueur River Lutheran Church the week of August 10 – 14.
Each morning from... Continue Reading
UNITED TOGETHER - Ellendale, Geneva and New Richland celebrated the National Night to Unite on Aug, 4 as a way to bring communities together and encourage children to interact with public safety personnel. Star Eagle photos by Deb Bently
The national Night to Unite was observed the evening of Aug. 4 in Ellendale, Geneva and New Richland. The night of community celebrations is meant... Continue Reading
BLOOMING AND GROWING - New Richland Town and Country Garden Club members shared ideas and compliments as they viewed four members' gardens the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 4. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Members share successes, challenges
Members of the New Richland Town and Country Garden Club took part in a mutual learning exercise the afternoon of Aug. 4, with members Julie... 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