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Within the past few months, 11 trees have been planted at St. Olaf Lake Park east of New Richland. Funds to cover the purchase and planting for nine of the trees were donated by area residents, many as a memorial to a family member. In addition to covering costs for some trees already planted,...
REUNION - Front Row: Michael Rossing, Chuck Lund, David Friestad, Lester Casterton, David Neckanicky. Middle Row: Robert Cook, Kaye (Grunwald) Allen, Pauline (Kasper) Fetterley, Renee (Swearingen) Holmes, Carla (Aronson) Scripture. Back Row: Tom Broskoff, Mark Foster, Garlyn Bergdale, Daryl Paulsen, Gerald Ellis.
The Ellendale High School Class of 1966, which graduated 60 years ago, June 2, gathered at the Blooming Prairie Cue Company and Pizza Cellar on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The 1966 Graduating Class from Ellendale High School numbered 48 students and Kaye Grundwald Allen and Gerald Ellis...
SYRUP? - On Sunday, Sept. 20, the Geneva Fire Department held their annual Fall Pancake Breakfast at the Geneva Community Center.
The Geneva Fire Department once again hosted their annual Fall Pancake Breakfast at the Geneva Community Center on Sunday, September 20 from 8 to 12.
The firemen served pancakes, hot off the grill, scrambled eggs, and ham links, along with orange juice, milk and coffee to over 180...
GAB SESSION - A group of nearly 30 area ladies gathered for a once-a-month gab session at the Red Leaf Cafe in New Richland on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Planners for the event were Dorothy Gonitzke and Cindy Coy. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
“We go wherever they’ll take us,” jokes Nijole Aaseth.
“We get together about once a month,” agrees Marilyn Meyer. “It’s a good chance to see each other and catch up on things.
“Right now, we’re talking about the flooding in New Richland, because we care.”
A group of nearly 30...
Emotions ran high at times as 50 or more city residents attended a special New Richland city council meeting the evening of Sept. 28 to share their concerns and learn about the city’s planned response to the Sept. 18 and 19 flooding.
District 1 county commissioner Doug Christopherson, and...
Local citizens affected by the flood are encouraged to request volunteer help with flood cleanup projects by calling 320-270-3766; volunteers are being invited to come to New Richland on Sunday, Oct 4 beginning at about 8:30 a.m. to provide labor and, when possible, equipment, according to...
Jeannie Olson and David Melcher escaped from their apartment through hip-deep water carrying what they could grab in only a few moments. Prior flooding had never reached their home in the apartment building at 240 Third Street Northeast in New Richland, but on Saturday morning, a wall of water suddenly washed against their sliding patio doors and began filling their living space. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Jeannie Olson and David Melcher had lived together in one of four ground-level apartments at Third Street Northeast in New Richland for six years. With a clear view of the town baseball field, they had seen rising water many times, but the closest it had ever come to their apartment building was...
New Richland residents can expect front door visits on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, asking them about losses and expenses incurred due to recent flooding.
Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s emergency management division, including commissioners...
HUNGRY FOR A TASTE - Gretchen Supalla and Linda Timmerman were taking tickets for Betsy Bartness, Cole, Raegan, and Rowan at the All Saints Catholic Church of New Richland's all-you-can-eat Belgian Waffle breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland held its annual all-you-can-eat Dad’s Belgian Waffles breakfast during its 2026 Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 27. They saw around 300 guests come through their line. Gretchen Supalla and Linda Timmerman were selling tickets at the door; they totaled up...
News that nearly a dozen homes will likely be deemed a total loss, and up to the four foot high mark of the walls of the New Richland Care Center will be gutted and replaced was shared during a press conference outside City Hall Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2026.
Last weekend's rain totalling...