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NRHEG 2015 graduate Jamie Beckstrand is sworn in as the newest member of Waldorf’s city council. Photo by Ben Revermann
Newly elected and installed Waldorf city council member Jamie Beckstrand, 28, is a lifelong area resident and 2015 graduate of NRHEG High School. She says she decided to enter politics because she would rather "do something" than waste time complaining.
“Some of the things in Waldorf I wasn’t...
During their regular monthly meeting the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 11, members of the Geneva city council selected Contemporary Lumen lighting out of the Twin Cities for its project to replace eight light poles in the city. The price of $7,040 per pole includes an installed concrete footing and...
Much of the discussion during the New Richland City Council’s most recent meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 revolved around the 2025 street project - specifically, the topic of assessments that the project will require. Present to explain further details and help the council decide whether to certify...
The city of Hartland held its monthly city council meeting Monday, Feb. 3. There is a new checkbook signer for Hartland, Jodie Reed.
The Fire Department Lawful Gambling fund donated around $60,000 to the city; as had been decided during the January 2024 meeting, the funds were designated for...
Snow week royalty gathered in the NRHEG high school gymnasium Tuesday afternoon, February 3 to find out who amongst them would be crowned King and Queen. Royalty for 2025 Snow week are, from left: Brady Koopal, Aidan Schlaak, Carter Martens, Bo McCamish, Aryanna Howe, Jozlyn Johnson, Ava Cummins, Aspyn Stenzel; seated King Talon Smith-Vulcan, Queen Josie Bell.
Described by secondary school principal Grant Berg as “a way to escape the mid-winter blues,” NRHEG Snow Week from Feb. 3 to 7 was filled with activities, most notably the coronation ceremony which crowned Josie Bell and Talon Smith Vulcan from among the 10 members of the snow court, who were...
Dave Dunnette of Seykora Automotive Repair of Owatonna was at St. Olaf Lake to present Alex Revermann with his Fishing License for Life prize on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
The New Richland Sportsmen's Club held its ice fishing contest on St. Olaf Lake from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. According to Lee Mendenhall, “Fish houses are allowed; prize announcements can be heard on FM 88.1.”
An icy wind moved the 20-degree air across St. Olaf Lake, but seemed not to...
From left: FFA members Kaitlyn Dobberstein, Hadley Roeker, Makenna Reeder, Mady Schlaak and Alexa Viktora volunteered at the Future Farmers of America's Alumni Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
The first ever NRHEG Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni breakfast was held at the New Richland Community Center the morning of Saturday, Feb. 8. Working the event were 24 volunteers ranging from students to adults.
Alexa Viktora, 14, was manning the ticket table at the entry; she is a first...
Dale Viktora speaking to a big crowd at the 25th Annual Ag Summit held at Wedgewood Cove on February 6.
By AL BATT
Contributing writer
The weather woodchuck had promised us another six weeks of winter. The local woodchucks did so by sleeping through Groundhog Day.
I appreciated being given another six weeks to take down the Christmas tree, but I put little stock in rodent-based meteorology...
The NRHEG Varsity Competition Cheer team placed third at the State Competition on February 1, 2025. They also received the RAH Award (Regional Academic Honor Award) for their outstanding combined GPA. Cheerleaders Sierra, Maddy and Olivia all received All-State Awards.
By Ariel Anhalt
On February 1 the NRHEG competitive cheerleading team attended their state competition. However, their weekend started on January 31 at the MCCA awards banquet. The entire team received an academic award for having one of the highest GPAs in the state. This was an honor to the...
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
Three local residents were present during the New Richland City Council’s second meeting of the month on Monday, Jan. 27 to voice concerns regarding street projects planned for later this year. The concerns echo those expressed by other residents at recent...