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Members of the Ann Hagen family.
As light rain fell, tears flowed freely among a large crowd of parishioners and guests gathering for the final time at New Richland’s First Congregational Church on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
The final service of the 142-year-old institution was in no way rushed.
The longest-serving pastor...
2024-25 Officer Team (left to right); Paige Johnson, Abbie Viktora, Makenna Reeder, Kaitlyn Dobberstein, Olivia Johnson, Avary Hopper, Molly Johnson, Carter Schlaak.
The NRHEG FFA held their 94th annual banquet on Saturday, May 18th at the NRHEG High School. Seventy-five members and guests were treated to a meal served by Superior Foods of Ellendale and an awards program put on by the officer team. The chapter was honored to recognize School Administrative...
Below is the text of First Congregational Pastor Pamela Jensen’s Final Sermon delivered on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful; and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created; and you shall renew the face of the...
New Richland’s new assistant City Clerk Heather Christensen.
Heather Christensen. Christensen, 34, started as New Richland’s assistant city clerk on April 15, 2024. She is a New Richland native who spent a few years away before coming back to the area. “I’m happier than ever,” she says about her new role. “I’m super excited to be working for my hometown....
New Richland’s First Congregational Church.
Almost every Sunday since 1882, there has been some sort of activity at First Congregational Church in New Richland.
It has been said that if you step into the building and listen closely enough, you can almost hear the echoes of countless worship services, weddings, receptions, funerals,...
The City of New Richland declared May 24, 2024 as Poppy Day. All area citizens are asked to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the Memorial Poppy.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since...
New Richland Pastors, from left, Pamela Jensen, Scott Williams, Dan Kordahl.
NRHEG Seniors, surrounded by friends, family and local church leaders, gathered together in worship Sunday evening for the annual Baccalaureate service held in the high school gymnasium in New Richland.
Leading this year's service were 21-year outgoing pastor of the 1st Congregation Church...
Junior Madisyn Ferguson recieved a “Superior” rating for her piece titled, “Vintage.”
Eight art students from NRHEG took their artworks to a section art competition at Mountain Meadow in Morgan, MN on April 17, 2024. Among the students, five pieces garnered a “superior” rating and four the rating of “excellent.” Of the group, two were chosen to go on to represent NRHEG at the...
Below is the text of Pastor Pamela Jensen’s Baccalaureate Sermon delivered Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who...
Memorial Day Events
Veterans organizations will celebrate Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 in accordance with the following schedule. Please set aside time to attend one of these featured events in commemoration of those who have and are currently serving our country in the military. As...