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BEST SHOT - Brenda Morris, Dianne Johns, Penny Hagen and Susan Corton that golfed at Riverview Golf Course on July 15 for the 4 Gal Best Shot Outing. Penny Hagen was largely responsible for coordinating the event. Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud
Is there a better way to spend a sweltering July day other than golfing at the local course? Why, sure: golfing with 59 of your girlfriends.
That's just what Penny Hagen coordinated at Riverview Golf Course on Wednesday, July 15. The 80-acre course saw 15 teams of four ladies each, gathered...
During their meeting the evening of Tuesday, July 14, Geneva city council members heard from maintenance department leader Mike Wacholz, who requested a new or used Bobcat side by side for various jobs. The council approved a purchase for up to $25,000. Wacholz was also approved for up to $4,500...
EXCITING REMEMBRANCE - The New Richland-Hartland Class of 1971 met at the Willows on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a whole day of activities during the New Richland Farm and City Days weekend. 14 classmates have passed away, and 19 classmates attended. With spouses, 30 total were in attendance.Front row: Bill Robran, Carol (Westland) Peterson, Lynn (Proehl) Hall. Second row: Gordie Nelson, Blaine Lewer, Neil K. Berg, Vicki (Jesson) Windfeldt , Jerry Kroeger, Jerry Demmer, Jim Possin, Jane (Zellweger) Bluhm, and Chuck Rosacker. Back row: Jim Loken, Roz (Bach) Krook , Mike Matthies, Joan (Arneman) Anderson, Mitch Routh, and Dennis Winegar.
There was a reunion for the New Richland-Hartland (NR-H) Cardinal Class of 1971 at The Willows on Saturday, July 18. The consolidation of the former New Richland-Hartland (NR-H) and Ellendale-Geneva districts created NRHEG School District #2168 in 1992.
Organized by co-chair’s Jane Bluhm...
TOWERING REBUILD - A two-year project is underway to refurbish 122 wind turbines at Bent Tree Wind Farm located south of Hartland. Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
Alliant Energy, which owns Bent Tree Wind Farm located south of Hartland, has a two-year project underway to refurbish its 122 wind turbines. According to project managers Rich Miller and Ed Gilkes, this year’s schedule calls for completing work on 44 of the towers, with the remainder scheduled...
The Waldorf city council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 13. It was shared during the meeting that council members have voted to display the original Minnesota flag at city buildings.
A Waldorf Picnic for the Park event will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July...
PIES POSSESSION - St. Peter Lutheran Church of Otisco held their Ice Cream Social over dinner on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Pictured counterclockwise: Cameron, Sadie, Kassandra, Ada, Alyssa, Pat, and Glen Bathke. Star Eagle photos by Ben Revermann
The St. Peter Lutheran Church of Otisco held their annual Ice Cream Social over the dinner hour on Sunday, July 19. The good Lord provided plenty of sunshine and a light wind for a peaceful summer dinner.
Harlan Gekeler accepted free-will donations. Serving began at 4 p.m. but he said, “I...
FAITH - Dave and Paulette Krampitz bought the Lady Bug Thrift Shop in 2025. From left, Paulette Krampitz, Annette Strenge, and Linda Wagner. Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud
For those who work at the Lady Bug Thrift Shop in New Richland, the store is more than just a place to sell merchandise; it's a ministry.
Dave and Paulette Krampitz bought the Lady Bug Thrift Shop from Paulette's mom, Linda Wagner, in January 2025. At just around that same time, the...
Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently
FFA BARNYARD - NRHEG FFA members (from left) Elllie Clark and Emily DeLaCruz volunteered at the Waseca County Fair FFA Barnyard the afternoon of July 11. Representatives from all three of the county's FFA clubs took turns acquainting young children with various farm animals and the importance of...
During their July 7 meeting, members of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation honoring all individuals from the county who take part in Special Olympics. Named specifically in the proclamation was Jake Lieser, a Waseca athlete who earned two gold medals and one silver...
The Ellendale city council met in the evening of Thursday, July 9. The Ellendale National Night Out will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Council members approved up to $93,000 for the purchase of a new fire truck and water tank....