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PARDONED - Turkeys Blossom and Peach were pardoned by President Joe Biden in 2024. Now retired, they currently reside in their own private shed at Farm America and receive top notch care.
Since shortly after being pardoned by former President Joe Biden last year, Waseca County’s famous resident turkeys, Blossom and Peach, have been... Continue Reading
FARMAMERICA SANTA EXPERIENCE - Santa will greet children in Farmamerica's 1930s era red barn the afternoons of Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13. Visitors will not only see Santa, but will receive a free professionally-taken photograph sponsored by the Katie Gonzalez State Farm agency. The 1930s farmhouse will be decorated and open for visits as well.
From 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, Santa will welcome visitors in Farmamerica’s classic hip-roofed red barn, originally... Continue Reading
TOM THE TURKEY - A small crowd of children attended the New Richland Public Library's Storytime hour on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Below, Ivy, 5, attended with her mother, Paige VanMaldeghem.
The New Richland Public Library held another Storytime Hour the foggy morning of Tuesday, Nov. 25. With the big kids in school, the little kids... Continue Reading
Christine Possin of New Richland died in the Nov. 4 head-on crash near Hope. The other driver involved has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide for allegedly being more than twice the legal limit for alcohol.
The surviving driver of a fatal head-on crash near Hope earlier this month has been charged with felony criminal vehicular homicide.
David... Continue Reading
HELPING HANDS - Four NRHEG school district employees are undergoing treatment for long-term health conditions. Paul Kampen, pictured above with his wife Brenda, is one of the four, as are Cortney Kitzman, Moey McCornack, and Kim Routh.
A breakfast offered by the New Richland Area Lions Club on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 in the New Richland City Hall’s community room is... 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