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Mrs. Schoenrock’s Bridges class stands in front of the “Take a Step to Help Fight Cancer” wall.
The New Richland Caring Friends Relay for Life Team sponsored a project, "Take a Step To Help Fight Cancer" in the NRHEG Elementary School to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The students were given the opportunity to donate one dollar for a footprint with a name of someone touched by...
The New Richland City Council approved the hiring of Heather Christensen as the city’s new Assistant City Clerk during its second meeting of the month on Monday, March 25. The council also agreed to forgive the garbage portion of the over $6,000 water/sewer bill discussed at the last meeting and...
Kathy Wobschall, Barb Kuckenbecker, Sue Brown Asplund, getting ready to serve some hot pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage to the many people who turned out to support the Geneva Cancer Auction’s pancake breakfast.
On Sunday, April 7, the Geneva Bar & Grill was once again busy as the annual Pancake Breakfast took place. A large quantity of pancakes, alongside scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and milk was served from 8 a.m. until noon. The cancer group was very pleased to have about 100 people in...
On my “Flip Calendar” for Saturday the thought for the day was, ”An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while the pessimist sees only the red stop light.”
After reading “A shock to the system” in last weeks’ edition of the NRHEG Star Eagle, I learned that Todd Utpadel is...
Todd Utpadel has set a goal of raising $10,000 in the fight against cancer. Local businesses help sponsor events and match donated funds.
“When you hear the ‘C-Word,’ it’s a shock to the system,” says Geneva area resident Todd Utpadel, who says he sometimes has the sense cancer is all around him.
“It just kept hitting and kept hitting,” he says of the number of relatives and close friends the disease has taken. “When you feel...
Gary Gordinier served as president of Commerce Bank of Geneva for 23 years until his retirement three years ago. At age 73 he continues to officiate local high school sporting events.
GENEVA — The life of an emergency medical technician is one that requires hard work and dedication. Longtime EMT Garry Gordinier of Geneva applies this steadfast commitment not only to his work in emergency services but also to his role as a referee.
Gordinier, 73, grew up in Mount Sterling...
Mark Domeier, a longtime teacher at NRHEG, was recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association (MNIAA). He was presented the award during a recent annual conference of Activities directors from across the state. Above, Domeier...
Lois Anderson, 100, holds some of the hand-crocheted snowmen which she enjoys making as a pastime. The centenarian has lived a busy, varied life which has included residences in New Richland, Otisco, and Waseca.
Lifelong Waseca area resident Lois Anderson turned 100 on February 22. She freely admits her longevity has surprised her as much as anyone else. She was born at home in New Richland to parents Helmer and Jessie Anderson; not only is she a centenarian, but she’s approximately 36,525 days old...
Thursday, April 11 at FCHM agricultural historian, T.J. Malaskee delves into the long forgotten history of America’s first fraternity of farmers, The Grange.
The Grange was a radical post-Civil War Era movement that pushed for progressive measures to heal the nation through agriculture,...
Good food, conversations, and stories were shared during the annual Farm and City Luncheon March 21, hosted by the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce at the Mill in Waseca.
Following a lunch catered by the Pheasant Cafe and served by local FFA Chapters from Waseca, NRHEG, and Waseca, the...