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The Clarks Grove Fire Department posted signs informing the public that they were going to hold a Pancake Breakfast at the firehall on Saturday morning, March 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, and 304 people attended and supported the firemen.
Along with the pancakes, the fire department served...
FIGHTING HUNGER - From left: Dot Gonitzke, organization leader Pam Goehring, Don Behrns, co-leader Larry Goehring, Lori Dalhoff, and Rose Loken were volunteering at the New Richland Food Shelf on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. March is National "Fight Hunger Month."
The New Richland Area Food Shelf helps anywhere from 275 to 280 people–about 90 households–each month, according to one of its leaders, Larry Goehring. He goes on to say all supplies are available due to community donations. “We have circulating in and out of here between 800 and 1,000 pounds of...
CHEERING AHEAD - NRHEG Cheerleader Madison Bogue signed a letter of intent on March 19 to join the cheerleading team at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Pictured with her are family members who attended the signing. Seated at front are Madison's father, Aaron; Madison; and her mother, Sara. Standing (from left), are her aunt, Jenna Carlson; cousin Avary Pagel; grandmother Chris Carlson; aunt Katie Pagel; and aunt Michelle Gade. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
NRHEG Cheer captain Madison Bogue signed a letter of intent on March 19 to join the Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks Cheer team for the 2026-’27 academic year. Dozens of classmates, teammates and family members attended the event. NRHEG activities director Dan Stork commented during...
SIGNED - Addy Stadheim of NRHEG signed her letter of intent to attend Augsburg University for volleyball, surrounded by her team on Friday, March 20, 2026.
NRHEG senior Addy Stadheim signed a letter of intent on March 20 to join the volleyball program at Augsburg University in Minneapolis. Her new coach will be Jay Kam.
A large group of teammates, classmates, and family members filled the room and cheered Addy on as she put pen to paper....
During their March 16 meeting, members of the NRHEG school board approved employment contracts for the district’s two principals and for the paraprofessional staff. Superintendent Michael Meihak summarized the para contract as showing about a 9% increase in wages and benefits across the two years...
The Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary met on March 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Freeborn Legion Hall. President Sandy Anderson called the meeting to order. The American Flag and the Auxiliary Pledges were recited.
The Secretary and Treasurer reports were given. Both reports were approved...
During their regular meeting on March 17, an apparent uptick in large-scale construction projects prompted the members of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners to follow a recommendation from Adolfson and Peterson (A & P) Construction to produce a “Letter of Intent” to Wells Concrete to...
WINNERS - The Waldorf Peppy Peppers put on a bingo game at the community center on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Above, kitchen volunteers pictured from left: Natalie Roeker, Ashley Tolzman, Cade Root, Britt, Riley, and Kendrick Cromwell.
The Waldorf Peppy Peppers 4-H Club held its eighth annual bingo gathering the afternoon of Sunday, March 8. Those in attendance were treated to homemade snacks and juice, and could win any of numerous prizes. The event drew about 40 visitors. Fortunately, plenty of Peppers were there to help out...
During the March 12 Ellendale city council meeting, it was announced that residents who believe the assessed value of their homes is in error will have a chance to appeal during a board of equalization open book meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 8. Spring equalization meetings of this type are...
During the Waldorf city council meeting the evening of Monday, March 9, it was announced that council member Carrie Ferch has been moved to the New Richland Care Center for health reasons; it was stated the council members and all of Waldorf send their good wishes. It was also announced that...