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Jason Casey (left) of Sun Honey
Jason Casey, of Sun Honey, visited the New Richland Garden Club the evening of Monday, January 15, to share his story and general information about beekeeping and honey production. He discussed the life cycle of bees, demonstrated equipment he uses in honey production, and answered questions....
Richard Crumb celebrated his birthday in special fashion on January 17, 2024. He turned 100 years old and received cards from all over the country.
Richard Crumb, of Matawan, was born on January 17, 1924. A life-long area resident, his only time away from home was serving as a Sgt. in World War II. In 1945 he was hoping for a birthday card, but none came. He felt a keen disappointment. His family, of course, had sent a birthday greeting,...
The auctioneers from Friday night at the Geneva Cancer Auction; Jim Manges, Keith Hagen, as well as Johnny Kraling, who is from Blooming Prairie.
The cancer story that sent to the paper got a bit long last week so a few items were deleted, but I feel that they do need to be added, as well as corrected.
We are glad to report that the 2nd weekend of the Geneva Cancer Auction had all three of our local auctioneers, Tracy Holland, Jim...
Angie Knutson owns a photography studio out of Owatonna and lives in rural Ellendale. She is a self-taught family photographer.
Self-taught family photographer Angie Knutson of rural Ellendale owns a photography studio out of Owatonna. She’s enthusiastic about her work, especially when her sessions involve babies or children.
Knutson took every art class in high school and later acquired an Associate of Arts degree...
During its first meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 8, the New Richland City Council approved the appointment of two commissioners to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of New Richland via Resolutions 24-01 and 24-02. Sarah Sundve presented the ambulance report, stating that the New...
Riverland Community College is pleased to announce the students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2023 Fall president's and dean's lists. Riverland congratulates these individuals for their outstanding academic accomplishments.
Area residents who have earned honors while...
Dwayne, “Whitey” Hagen speaks during the 40th annual Geneva Cancer Auction.
Despite the weather conditions, a great group of people filled Geneva Bar & Grill Friday, Jan. 12 to continue the 2024 Geneva Cancer Auction.
Jamie Hagen welcomed everyone before he put the first items up for bid. Many people took home an assortment of great foods including homemade...
The Geneva Bar and Grill was filled to capacity, possibly as many as 250 people, both Friday and Saturday, January 5 and 6, as the fortieth Geneva Cancer Auction began. Whitey Hagen, 91, originator and long-time spokesperson for the event, welcomed crowd members and thanked them for their...
At their January 2 organizational meeting and work session, NRHEG school board members elected to retain the same officers as during 2023: Rick Schultz as chair, Loren Schoenrock as vice chair, Terri Engel as clerk, Pat Theuer as treasurer. All board members accepted various committee assignments...
Coach Wendy Schultz was not aware she was about to earn victory number 300 and was surprised to see the large crowd.
In the past year, the Star Eagle has covered many exciting stories worth remembering. Here is a look back at the best highlights from the year that was 2023.
April
• Jessica Knutson took over as Director of Nursing for the New Richland Care Center in September of 2022 after a period...