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Andrew Broitzman displays his first-place plaque for winning the "knife skills" category at a recent competition.
“We took first place in every category we entered,” observes NRHEG Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher Kelly Delacruz. “Even one we didn’t know existed.”
Delacruz is describing a Feb. 15 culinary arts contest held at MNSU in Mankato. All South Central Service Cooperative schools...
The Willows in New Richland was first established in 2006 under the ownership of Jim Blake. Travis and Heather Blake purchased the businesses in 2016. Longtime employee Julie Arnold, alongside her husband John, purchased the business last week.
Last week The Willows in New Richland was sold to John and Julie Arnold of New Richland.
The previous owners, Travis and Heather Blake, made the announcement via Facebook.
“Today we close a very big chapter,” the Blakes said in the announcement. “This is a bittersweet day as our life...
A farm and tractor man to the core rural Waseca County resident Mike Coy.
If Mike Coy’s life were a river, he might describe it as “narrow, but deep.” Mike, 71, has lived in Waseca County his entire life and has already arranged to be buried in a county-managed cemetery located on land once owned by his extended family.
A farm and tractor man to the core, he...
For 74 years, the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter parade has been building its reputation for consistency and showmanship–while also proving it’s possible to find fun and variety in the wintertime.
After all, every kid loves a parade and we’re all kids at heart.
Sleigh and Cutter planning...
Owner of Kick it In Gear, a new protein shake and tea shop in Ellendale, Paula Conklin
A new protein shake and energizing tea shop, Kick it in Gear, has made its way to the small town of Ellendale, enticing customers of all ages to come to enjoy the shop's nice, comfortable, homey vibe. The owner's personal book library invites customers to feed the soul as well as the body, and...
The main room was occupied at Wedgewood Cove in Albert Lea February 8 for the 24th annual Ag Summit hosted by Americana Insurance.
Americana Insurance Group’s 24th Annual Ag Summit drew a large crowd to Wedgewood Cove in Albert Lea on February 8. There were agricultural presentations on an array of topics and vendor booths.
Here are some takeaways.
Tom Sorenson, the Agency Director of Americana Insurance Group,...
George Roesler celebrates with Dan Stork after netting a halfcourt shot during halftime of the NRHEG Girls home win against WEM last Tuesday. He was one of five lucky competitors to take home a TV courtesy of Sorenson’s Appliance of Geneva. Below, winners, Calvin Nissen, Mack Gilliand and Roesler.
Five NRHEG youths took home 55-inch TVs courtesy of Sorenson Appliance of Geneva during halftime festivities at high school basketball games last week in New Richland.
Devon Parpart, Calvin Nissen, George Roesler, Mack Gilliand and Fynn Baumann all took part in half court shooting...
Gwen Reiss, owner of Two Dove’s Boutique in Ellendale.
Gwen Reiss opened Ellendale’s Two Doves Clothing Boutique in March of 2020, right before the Covid pandemic closed society down. She had owned a business for years in Albert Lea called Turtle Doves Teahouse and Gardens.
Her building is among the historic structures along Ellendale’s main...
Snow week royalty gathered in the NRHEG high school gymnasium Tuesday afternoon, January 30 to find out who amongst them would be crowned King and Queen. Royalty for 2023 Snow week are, back from left: Reese Routh, Sam Olson, Levin Kitzer, Parker Bunn, Erin Peterson, Elsie Schultz, Evelyn Nydegger, and Kyra Cain. Seated, King Danny Deniz-Clark and Queen Malonna Wilson.
A packed week of Snow Week events at NRHEG included five dress-up days, a dodgeball tournament, the crowning of the King and Queen, and concluded with a dance in the high school gymnasium.
Royalty gathered together in the NRHEG high school gymnasium Tuesday afternoon, January 30 to find out...
NRHEG Senior Jaylin Raab
The NRHEG FCA has been making Valentine’s Day cards to send out to “Letters of Love,” a Minnesota based organization which delivers cards to kids in the hospital battling cancer or other serious illnesses.
Letters of Lover originated in Minnesota, but has grown, not only statewide, but...