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SIGNED - Jordan Brouwers, (wearing black St. Olaf sweatshirt) signed his Letter of Intent to attend St. Olaf College and play football there next fall. Brouwers is with the members of the NRHEG football team. He credits them with his opportunity to join the college team saying, "They're what got me here.""
NRHEG senior Jordan Brouwers recently signed his Letter of Intent to play football with the St. Olaf College Oles beginning in the fall of 2026, signing at the New Richland High School to play football for St. Olaf College. Surrounded by family, friends, and his teammates, this 225-pound athlete...
Thanks to an Eagle Scout project performed by NRHEG senior Wyatt Larson, a gaga ball pit now stands on the district’s secondary school playground in New Richland. Like all other playground equipment, it is available for use by students at the school, and for children who wish to make use of it...
BREAK A LEG - Drama participants at NRHEG School competed in section competition Saturday, Jan. 24, placing fifth. They also offered a public performance for NRHEG area residents the evening of Friday, Jan. 30.
The NRHEG high school drama program delivered quick wit and sharp timing in its Friday, Jan. 30, performance of The Rules of Comedy by Peter Bloedel. The one-act play tells a fast-paced story that explores what happens when humor is taken far too seriously.
The play centers on a group of...
During a Jan. 26 meeting, county board members began the process of seeking authority to impose a sales tax of .375 percent, or nearly 4 cents on every $100 spent on taxable goods within its borders. Before being imposed probably sometime in 2027, the tax must first be approved by the state...
SHARING HER STORY - Hartland's Jan Kalbow has led a busy life filled with joys and successes.
The small town of Hartland has a population of about 315. Contributing to that number for more than 60 years has been Jan Kalbow, 83. She consented to be the subject as the Star Eagle launches a new series meant to help people get to know their fellow subscribers.
Kalbow was born in...
ARTISTS - From left: Mila, Layla, Raehlyn, and Mackenzie all took part in the New Richland Library's Bead Art Keychains class on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
The New Richland Public Library held a Bead Art Keychain class for children on Thursday, Jan. 29. It was hosted by the Waseca Public Library’s visiting librarian Brianna Bleeker, who said, “This is our chance to help other libraries with activities like these, and they’re fun to do.”
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PARK PROJECT TIMELINE - The City’s Park Refresh and Renew Project was agreed to push back one year due to the tight window for grant writing.
An initial planning meeting was held at the end of 2025 to discuss the City's Park Refresh and Renew Project. Attendees included Brandy Jacobson, Deputy Clerk; Heather Christensen, City Council Member; Jason Casey, City Administrator; Tyler Lendt, EDA Member; Katelynne Kratz, and Tim Truelson of...
BINGO - Shirley Kunze and Pat Hammond were hoping to be winners at the VFW's annual Minnesota Deer Hunters Association South Central Chapter Deer Hunters Bingo and Membership Drive on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
The Waseca VFW hosted the annual Minnesota Deer Hunters Association South Central Chapter Bingo and Membership Drive the evening of Saturday, Jan. 31. Among the sponsors for the event were the VFW and Wiste’s Meat Market.
It was a very busy evening, with many people taking part. There was...
SUPPORTIVE - Parents Nikki and Dave Chicos shared their appreciation and support for NRHEG paraprofessionals in front of an unusually full house during the Jan. 20 school board meeting.
Results are not being shared yet from a five-hour “mediation” session meant to resolve contract negotiations between the NRHEG school district and the 26 paraprofessionals who work there.
The district has contracts in place with the other bargaining units employed by the school; these...
Nearly 30 visitors attended the Jan. 20 meeting of the NRHEG School board, most of whom were there in support of the district paraprofessionals, whose employment contract for the 2025-’26 school year is not yet settled. A mediation session was set to begin the morning of Jan. 21. A separate piece...