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KNOW THE SIGNS - Sometimes, a rash that looks like a bullseye appears around the tick bite in the case of Lyme disease. Other symptoms could include a fever, headache and feeling very tired.
This summer, more people are heading out to parks, trails, and lakes. Many may return home with unwanted hitchhikers like ticks. Lyme disease and other tick illnesses are on the rise.
Warmer weather means more outdoor activities, which give these tiny bugs more chances to bite people and...
The New Richland city council met the evening of Monday, May 11.
For public comments, Mayor Ferguson said it would also include the open discussion regarding the new Bunkhouse Ordinance.
Tyler Lendt, City Administrator said, “On Monday, April 27, 2026, the City Administrator...
The group gathers in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Though the streets in many parts of Europe are narrow, a number of students from NRHEG widened their cultural experiences on a recent trip to that continent.
NRHEG social studies teacher Theresa Buendorf organized a trip through EF Tours, and 24 total people joined as they traveled across...
Ellendale Days brought a lot of smiles to both residents and visitors. In this photo, Harper Mongeau, Kayleigh Peters and Addie Wagner hold up their Kiddie Tractor Pull trophies. Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud
Ellendale Days 2026 began on Friday, June 26 with citywide rummage sales and the Kid Zone, a playground of sweets, miniature golf, and basketball that lasted through Saturday. Between the Ellendale Heritage Society's root beer floats, the porch chop supper at the Community Building, and various...
ONE STEP CLOSER - Tim Ward and Jesse Blouin, Ellendale locals, were getting the new cabinets installed at the Ellendale City Clerk's office on Tuesday, June 23. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
Work on rebuilding and restocking the Ellendale fire hall and city clerk’s office took another step forward on Tuesday, June 23, when cabinets provided by the Owatonna Lowe’s store at a bargain price were delivered and installed.
NRHEG graduate and Ellendale resident Jesse Blouin and...
A wagon train raising funds for Special Olympics finished its June 20 to 27 drive from Cannon Falls to New Richland last week. The group stopped for lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilton on June 26. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Teamsters and riders from as far away as Indiana finished a nine-day journey–taken at a leisurely pace and often on quiet back roads–from Cannon Falls to New Richland with a breakfast the morning of Saturday, June 27.
About 50 people were present in the New Richland community center as...
According to event leader Pat Nusbaum, the City of Elysian’s Fourth of July Celebration set for Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5 brings in as many as 20,000 visitors while always keeping its small-town hospitality.
Nusbaum mentions a group of golf cart owners, including herself, who...
Front: Rylie Cromwell, Peyton Frye, Elleie Clark, Vivienne Schlaak, Julieann Wobbrock, Scarlett Chance. Back: Chloe Riewer, Holly Bartness, Anika Ladlie, Sierra Fish, Violette Botten
Thank you to the parents who followed us to competitions in all kinds of weather! This was one of the more windy and chilly seasons that I can remember. But throughout the season the kids put forth the effort and worked to improve their performances at each meet.
Coaching staff:
Larry...
WALK FOR GOOD - From left: Jason Lennox, Janelle Tufte, Rachael and Kyera Eustice were kind enough to pose for a photo at A Walk for Kenzie Mae at St. Olaf Lake on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
Kenzie Mae Leonardo was born June 20, 2014. At age 11, while a sixth-grader, she died at her home in New Richland on Oct. 27, 2025. A Walk for Kenzie Mae took place at the St. Olaf Lake Public Park on Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. on behalf of Kenzie Mae Leonardo. More than 430 walkers registered...
RIDING HOT - The Ride for Heroes motorcycle run departed from the Pour House in Clarks Grove on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The total numbers were 93 motorcycles, two side by sides and two street cars. Star Eagle photo by Ben Revermann
The Ride for Heroes motorcycle run departed from the Pour House in Clarks Grove on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. According to Heidi Wingler, Ride for Heroes board secretary, “The total numbers for the day were 93 motorcycles, two side-by-side vehicles and two street cars.” The auction, which...