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A total of 56 couples walked the magic carpet during NRHEG Prom Saturday, May 4, 2024 in the high school gymnasium. The night's theme was “Light Up the Night.” Shown top left are NRHEG Seniors attending their ‘final’ prom. Top right, Faith Nielsen embraces her grandma Judy Tweeten. Bottom, from...
Jim Hanson, a 77 year old pilot, got his pilot's license when he was 16.
The Albert Lea Municipal Airport was a hub of activity on Saturday, May 4 as several members of the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) greeted guests who arrived on a rainy 8:30 a.m. to participate in the annual Eagle Flights program.
EAA Eagle Flights is a program...
NRHEG ProStart students serve a meal following last years Memorial Day Program.
For the second year, students in the NRHEG ProStart program will be preparing and serving a meal following the Memorial Day ceremony taking place in the high school gym. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27; it will feature New Richland resident Gordy Loverink, a Vietnam Veteran,...
Ryan Gehkre was sworn in as the New Richland City Council’s newest council member during the council’s second meeting of the month on Monday, April 22. Also introduced to the council was the city’s new Assistant City Clerk, Heather Christensen, who replaced former Assistant City Clerk Sara Jo...
Cessna 120
One might call Jim Hanson, currently of Clarks Grove, an adventurous person. At the age of 77, he has flown to 87 different countries, as well as Antarctica, and the walls of the Albert Lea Municipal Airport offices and hangar are filled with his awards, recognitions, and certificates.
And...
LIONS - Dale Bayerkohler donates a check on behalf of NR Lions to District President Kristy Trutnau.
On Wednesday May 1, 2024 Journey for Service made a stop in New Richland to collect a donation from the New Richland Lions. Dale Bayerkohler presented District President Kristy Trutnau with the check during one of the brief stops which included more than five dozen locations over two and half...
Hunter Alexander Frank
The Hunter Alexander Frank Memorial Fund will be hosting its 4th annual fundraising benefit Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Steele County Beer Gardens and is currently collecting donations. This year’s event will include the memorial ride, car and bike show, cornhole tournament, silent...
Jensen’s Plumbing, Heating and Cooling staff, from left: Lance Rebelein, Eric Grunzke, Dusty Olson, and Seth Hartman.
This month, Dusty Olson, owner of Jensen Plumbing, Heating and Cooling in Geneva, will be celebrating a year in business.
Olson, a 2004 graduate of United South Central schools in Wells, began his career in the HVAC world in 2015. A mere five years later, he started talking to Dewayne...
Michelle Peterson, owner of Sonshine Gardens greenhouse, is excited to share her flowers with customers and talk gardening.
Michelle Peterson, owner of Sonshine Gardens greenhouse in Clarks Grove, says she is often asked about the business name. “It has a double meaning – we have three boys, and we also wanted it to be an expression of our faith in the Son of God.” The greenhouse is open every year from mid-April to...
The Ellendale City Council discussed postponing the city’s spring cleanup this year due to complications with dumpster availability this spring during its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 11. Due to the fact that Thompson Sanitation is unable to provide dumpsters until June, the council...