Cub Scouts fundraiser set for Saturday

Did we miss you at home? The Cub Scouts will be selling popcorn and taking wreath orders at Wagner Foods on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Peggy Sorenson benefit Saturday

A benefit for Peggy Sorenson is set for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 3 to  7 p.m. at the Geneva Comunity Center. Peggy was recently diagnosed with a very rare, aggressive type of breast cancer. She has started chemotherapy and will undergo up to 24 treatments, then surgery and radiation. The benefit will feature silent auction, live auction and bake sale.

Meatball supper set for Sunday at Hope

The Hope First Lutheran's meatball supper is Sunday, October 19, from 3-7 pm.  Hand-rolled meatballs with gravy, real mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, pickles, rolls, Hope butter, egg coffee, milk and dessert. Take outs are available. Adults $10; ages 5-10 $5; ages 4 and under are free. Tickets sold at door.

Book signing Saturday at Wells Depot Mueseum

Author Colin Mustful will hold a book signing event Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Wells Depot Museum, 100 1st Ave. NW, Wells. Mustful, a resident of Minneapolis, will sign copies of his book, “Thy Eternal Summer.” On December 26, 1862, 38 Sioux Indians were hanged in Mankato in what remains the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The Indians were hanged as a result of what is known today as the U.S.–Dakota Conflict of 1862.  Through the use of extensive primary source documents, Thy Eternal Summer recreates this conflict in an accurate and interesting manner.  The novel centers on Alfred Riggs, a young missionary who becomes intertwined with the people, places, and events of the calamitous struggle.  Throughout the conflict Alfred is continually forced to consider the perspectives of all those involved and to do what he believes is right, even at his own peril.  The events and people are real and the story is largely historically accurate.  Thy Eternal Summer is a compelling story of adventure, hardship, and conflict.

Order discounted yearbooks by Nov. 7

An "early bird" discount of $10 is available to students who order their 2014-15 NRHEG yearbooks at the school between Oct. 13 and Nov. 7. Forms will be distributed and orders accepted during lunch in the lower commons. With the discount, purchase price for the yearbook is $45 plus tax; books ordered without the discount will cost $55 plus tax. Special features such as personalization cost extra. If students have questions or concerns, they should speak with the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Schumacher. Remember, yearbooks are full of messages and memories. What will yours be?

Ecumen NR seeks volunteers

Ecumen New Richland, a senior housing community, is looking for volunteers to work with their senior residents.  Volunteer opportunities could include reading the newspaper to a resident, going for walks outside, reading a book, calling Bingo, help planning events, playing a musical instrument, bringing a pet in for residents to enjoy, just visiting with residents, or numerous other tasks. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the life of a senior, please contact Andrew Weiss at 507-463-3565 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ecumen senior housing is located at 113 1st Street SW in New Richland.

Ellendale fall cleanup day set for Oct. 24

Healthy Seniors of Steele County offers services through a neighbor-to-neighbor program in Ellendale. We will be holding our Fall Clean-up on Saturday, October 24. This cleanup is possible through the support of the United Way. Volunteers are coordinated to help do the tasks Seniors may need help with while living safely, happily, and independently in their own homes. Seniors call 507 475-1494 to schedule their yard to be cleaned. Volunteers are always needed so if you would like to help please give us a call or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cross of Glory Soup and Pie November 5

Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Hartland will hold their annual Soup and Pie Supper on Wednesday, November 5. It will begin at 4:30 p.m. and last until 7 p.m. They will be serving four delicious soups: Hobo, Potato Ham, Chicken Noodle, and Chili with fresh baked bread, pie, and dessert! Tickets will be: Adults $7, Children 4-10 $4, 3 and under free. It’s handicap accessible and donations will be accepted for the Area Food Shelf of New Richland.

CERT training set for November

The 14th Steele County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training class (27 hours) is being held at the Owatonna Fire Department in November with a combination of two Saturdays, two Tuesday evenings and three Thursday evenings: Saturdays: November 8th and 15th - 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday evenings November 11th and 18th; and Thursdays November 6th, 13th, and 20th - 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. There is no cost for this training. CERT volunteers learn how to serve as First Responders in your homes, neighborhoods, and businesses until emergency personnel arrive. There are nine modules of training: Basics of disaster preparedness, Fire safety (learn to control utilities in a fire and extinguisher use), Medical Operations I (assessment, treatment, triage, and treating life threatening injures), Medical Operations II (rapid treatment techniques for injuries and shock, basic first aid), Light search and rescue operations (cribbing), Disaster psychology and organizing teams, National Incident Command principals, Terrorism, and Graduation Drill. CERT graduates will receive a kit of basic safety equipment: bag, helmet, goggles, lights, tools, gloves, first aid kit, manual/guide, etc. at no cost. Sign up now by calling the Owatonna Fire Department at 444-2454.