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MEET AND GREET - Democratic candidate for Minnesota Senate Angie Hanson, State Auditor candidate Zack Filipovich, and State Representative candidate Joe Staloch spoke at a private DFL fundraiser in New Richland on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
A long-scheduled Waseca County Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) gathering in New Richland was able to take place on schedule the evening of Monday, Sept. 21, despite the massive flooding that had occurred over the prior two days.
Held at the residence of Mike and Nancy Rudau, it included...
SPECIAL VISIT - Representative Tom Sexton, along with Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, spoke with Red Cross volunteers at a special meeting to assess damage for the flood that took place in New Richland in Sept. 18 and 19. They discussed possible funding and how to proceed on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Star Eagle photos by Ben Revermann
After the recent flooding that took place overnight in New Richland on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith paid a special visit to the drying town. They helped to raise funding and spoke of introducing legislation, both state and federal, to get the people...
Crews working for Great River Energy began removing wooden posts last spring, a project which will now be completed in November instead of October. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Thanks to recent flooding, a power line replacement project running east and west just north of New Richland along County Road 8 will now be wrapping up in November rather than its original planned completion in October. The full project spans 11 miles, coming out of Steele County on the east and...
MISSION TO SERVE - Residents of Whispering Oaks Place in Ellendale enjoyed a Fall Festival on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, complete with musical guest Jim Weissgerber. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
The Whispering Oaks Place assisted living facility in Ellendale held an NRHEG homecoming pre-celebration before dinner on Friday, Sept. 25. This fall-themed festival consisted of snacks, music, yard games and pumpkin painting for a medium-sized crowd.
Barbra Mekenye, the regional director...
During their Sept. 21 meeting, members of the NRHEG school board approved a preliminary property tax levy increase of 5.58 percent, about $135,000 more than was collected in 2026. Of the district’s $14 million 2026-27 operating budget, about $2.5 million is expected to come from property taxes...
NEW RICHLAND, Minn. — The City of New Richland and the Waseca Exchange Club are joining forces to coordinate a community-wide New Richland Disaster Clean-Up Day on Sunday, October 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers from Waseca County and surrounding communities are encouraged to lend a...
AND THEY’RE OFF! - Third grade boys take off to start the 2026 NRHEG Elementary Homecoming Marathon. Photo by Wendy Schultz
The 2026 NRHEG Elementary Homecoming Grade-Level Marathon was a huge success!
Students from Bridges through fifth grade participated, with approximately 325 kids
taking part in the fun.
The goal of the marathon was simple: try your best and have fun! The run is an enjoyable Homecoming...
UNDERWATER - Drone footage of the city of New Richland, and local Care Center after more than six inches of rain flooded the town. Photo by Jessie Nino
Roughly nine inches of rain fell over the weekend in New Richland, causing flooding that resulted in the evacuation of the city operated Care Center. More than three quarters of homes were affected, says New Richland City Administrator Tyler Lendt.
"It's a disaster," said Bob Johannsen,...
The new Hartland Community Center is complete. Above, from left, council members:Kyle Reed, Matt Eustice, Lori Routh, Jodie Reed and Mayor Kelly Routh. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
At their Sept. 14 meeting, members of the Hartland city council set a 3 percent preliminary tax increase. Under state law, a preliminary tax levy must be set in September; the final levy must be announced in December. At that time, the levy amount can be decreased, but it cannot be higher than...
During their Sept. 15 meeting, county board members approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 3.5 percent, meaning that the property tax amount which will be expected for real estate not located within an incorporated community in 2027 will be higher by roughly 3.5 percent than in 2026.
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