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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. According to project managers Rich Miller and Ed Gilkes, this year’s schedule calls for completing work on 44 of the towers, with the remainder scheduled...
The Waldorf city council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 13. It was shared during the meeting that council members have voted to display the original Minnesota flag at city buildings.
A Waldorf Picnic for the Park event will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July...
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 of sunshine and a light wind for a peaceful summer dinner.
Harlan Gekeler accepted free-will donations. Serving began at 4 p.m. but he said, “I...
FAITH - Dave and Paulette Krampitz bought the Lady Bug Thrift Shop in 2025. From left, Paulette Krampitz, Annette Strenge, and Linda Wagner. Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud
For those who work at the Lady Bug Thrift Shop in New Richland, the store is more than just a place to sell merchandise; it's a ministry.
Dave and Paulette Krampitz bought the Lady Bug Thrift Shop from Paulette's mom, Linda Wagner, in January 2025. At just around that same time, the...
Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
FFA BARNYARD - NRHEG FFA members (from left) Elllie Clark and Emily DeLaCruz volunteered at the Waseca County Fair FFA Barnyard the afternoon of July 11. Representatives from all three of the county's FFA clubs took turns acquainting young children with various farm animals and the importance of...
During their July 7 meeting, members of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation honoring all individuals from the county who take part in Special Olympics. Named specifically in the proclamation was Jake Lieser, a Waseca athlete who earned two gold medals and one silver...
The Ellendale city council met in the evening of Thursday, July 9. The Ellendale National Night Out will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Council members approved up to $93,000 for the purchase of a new fire truck and water tank....
11A Team - Back Row – Andy Van Hal, Axel Schlaak, Asa Bethke, Rafe Kundson, Chase Simon, Gadiel Cazares, Kelli Van Hal. Front Row – Griffin Pederson, Jack Van Hal, Brantley Braaten, Hugh Courtney, Auen Greighten, Ian Wilson Photo by Kelli Van Hal
Two Quad Cities Baseball teams punched their tickets to the State Tournaments during local tournaments held June 5-7.
The Quad Cities 11A team competed in the 11A Burnsville Invitational and finished a perfect 4-0 on the weekend. The team opened with a 14-6 victory over Chanhassen Storm...
BEAUTY IN THE SKY - Fireworks over St. Olaf Lake, organized by Alex Wagner, celebrated the 250th anniversary of Independence Day this year on Saturday, July 4. Star Eagle photo by Keith Leonardo
Revelers celebrating the 250th anniversary of Independence Day had a lot of options to see fireworks in surrounding communities, but some people thought the best option was to stay right here: at St. Olaf Lake.
Each year Alex Wagner organizes a fireworks display on beautiful St. Olaf Lake,...
INTEGRATED ACCESS - Waseca County commissioners (from left) Brad Milbrath, Brian Harguth, Brad Krause, DeAnne Malterer, and Doug Christopherson greeted visitors and answered questions about the planned new county justice center during two open house sessions on Tuesday, June 30. Also greeting visitors was Minnesota House District 19B Representative Tom Sexton, who has helped support the project in numerous ways. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Traffic was light for the two open house sessions at the Waseca County Courthouse Annex on June 30 when county commissioners, the county sheriff, facilities director Brian Tomford and county administrator Michael Johnson stood ready to supply information and answer questions about the $28 million...