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Warren Craig Torgerson, 82 of Geneva, MN, passed away peacefully, with family by his side on September 11, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Warren was born on July 22, 1940, to Francis and Frances “Jane” (McCormick) in Albert Lea, MN.  He was raised in Geneva, MN and attended Ellendale-Geneva schools where he played football, basketball, and baseball.  Following his graduation in 1958 he attended Mankato State University for one year and then returned to Geneva to work.  On October

Mark Steven Manthe, age 74, of rural Waseca was called to his Heavenly home on September 9, 2022.  Mark was born on November 26, 1947, in Mankato to Elmer and Frieda (Precht) Manthe. He attended Waldorf-Pemberton High School where he graduated with the class of 1965. Following his education, Mark enlisted into the United States Air Force and honorably served his country from 1966-1970. During his time in the service Mark was stationed in England and South Carolina where he worked

Dorothy Elizabeth Swanson Demmer Gulbrandson entered her heavenly home on September 2, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Home in Windom, MN.  She was born July 25, 1919 to Gifford & Ruth (Olson) Swanson on her grandparents home near Hartland.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Hartland Lutheran Church.  She attended school in Hartland through 8th grade and then graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1937. She married Wallace Demmer on September 29, 1937.  They were parents of one daughter,

Bonnie Jean (Bell) Hood was a caring mom, grandma, sister, and friend. She went to sleep in Jesus on August 17, 2022 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 76.  Bonnie was born in Waseca, Minn. to George and Doris Bell on May 23, 1946. She spent the first 13 years of her life experiencing adventures with her little brother, Danny, and cousins, before mov- ing to Berrien Springs, Mich. She loved family, and this move brought her closer to even

Kalbow hopes to raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and stresses that PTSD doesn’t only affect military and veterans, but also victims of severe trauma. By MELANIE PILTINGSRUDStaff Writer Kaylee Kalbow of Austin has been named Miss Minnesota International 2022. She will represent Minnesota in the Miss International 2022 pageant in Kingsport, Tennessee, from July 25th through July 30th.  Kaylee is the daughter of mother Amy Schaper of Austin, MN, and father Kerry Kalbow of New Richland, MN. Her grandmother Diane Schaper

  Junior Madelyn Malecha (#11) and sophomore Izabela Slechta (#8) celebrate after scoring a goal. Malecha scored, assisted by Slechta. By MICHAEL ROYEditorial Assistant The Waseca girls’ hockey team was busy over the holidays, losing two of three and tying one.  Austin 4, Waseca 1 Action began Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Riverside Arena in Austin.  After a scoreless first period, Austin cashed in on two second period goals. The Jays answered with their only goal of the game by 8th grader Madalyn Benson, assisted by sophomore

Dale Gustav Mrotz, 84, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022, with his family by his side at his home in Ellendale, MN.  Dale was born on August 1, 1937 in Albert Lea, MN, to Gustav and Mabel (Franke) Mrotz. He was raised on the family farm and grad- uated from Ellendale Geneva Schools in 1956. Following gradu- ation, he began working at Queen Stove Works in Albert Lea, MN while determined to achieve his goal of having a family and

Doris “Dory” Sletten, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellendale on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Doris was born to Thorvald and Valborg (Selstad) Westland on September 20, 1938 in Hayward Township. She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School. On April 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Milton Sletten at the Hayward Lutheran Church. 

FILLING A VOID — It’s what NRHEG graduate Kellie Steele hopes to do with EJ’s Mercantile in Albert Lea.  Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud By MELANIE PILTINGSRUDStaff Writer EJ's Mercantile is that cute little shop you always wanted, where you can find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list. Located on 102 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, it is the brainchild of Kellie Steele, an area native who graduated from NRHEG in 1995. Steele originally had a clothing boutique called Ellen

Tyler Anthony Hansen, 82, of Rush City, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center surrounded by his family. Tyler was born February 19, 1940 to Reuben and Shirley (Shinofield) Hansen in Albert Lea, Minnesota.  He moved to Ellendale at the age of five when his father purchased Pete & Rube’s Market.  He attended Ellendale High School and graduated in 1958.  On November 10, 1963, he married Shirley Peterson at the Le Sueur River Lutheran

By Malu Monrreal Panther Press NRHEG 9th graders attended “Career Day” at the South Central College campus in Faribault on Friday, November 5. The trip was organized by secondary school counselor Liz Stiernagle.  Approximately fifty students attended, divided into three groups, each of which had its own schedule and attended different sessions lasting about 15 minutes each. These included professionals and representatives from various fields who talked about the challenges and rewards of their jobs. This field trip takes place every year. Ninth grade

Misgen Livestock building in Ellendale under deconstruction. By BARB MROTZContributing writer The first stock buyers in Ellendale were Pete Rasmussen, followed by Frank Randall who operated it. At that time, the hogs and cattle were loaded from the stockyard chutes directly onto the railroad cars. Those stockyards were just north of the present Misgen building.  Frank Hayek took over after Randall and ran the Ellendale Farmer’s Shipping Assoc., organized by over 31 local farmers in January 1916. Spearheading the group were: Peter Bradley,

The new bleachers installed last week in the high school gym will seat aproximately 588 people, replacing the former which were installed in 1950s.    Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently By Isaiah HuismanPanther Press In a whirlwind of construction which required only 4 work days, the wooden bleachers which had been in the secondary gym since its construction in the 1950s were removed and new ones installed as of Nov. 3.  According to NRHEG Athletic Director Dan Stork, the new bleachers are

HALL OF FAME - Dan Richards is pictured above alonside members of his family, including: granddaughter, Torey Richards; Tomm Richards, Sue Richards, Dan, granddaughter, Maya; grandson, Maxx; Jessica Richards and Brett Richards.  Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulson By KATHY PAULSONContributing writer Dan “Fox” Richards of Geneva was one of 19 individuals inducted into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 30 at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club in Albert Lea.  The 31st annual event recognizes individuals who made outstanding contributions to the sport

By SUE NASINECOwner, and director at Bruss Heitner Funeral Home I have wanted to be a mortician since I was ten years old. Sadly, the death of one of my best guy friends led me to realize that I wanted to help people because I was fascinated by science and what could be done after a person died.  As a student at Ellendale-Geneva High School, the big 7th-grade half-hour report was renowned by the sixth graders (knowing it was coming up) and

By REED WALLERStaff Writer The 2021-2023 Master Agreement between Education Minnesota - NRHEG and Independent School District No. 2168-was approved by the NRHEG Board of Education and signed at and after the September regular meeting Monday evening at Ellendale. Matching increases The Principal’s Master Agreement was approved, agreeing to the same total package as the Teachers’ Association agreement. Bus/Van Drivers also had their salary schedule based on the same percentage increase of the teachers’ and principals’ agreement. Staff graduated pay rate The board approved a change

  WHO WILL REIGN? — Candidates for this year’s NRHEG Homecoming are, front row, from left: Brenlee Knudson, Alex D obberstein; Second row: Miranda LaCanne, Jack Olson, Matthew Mueller, Journey Utpadel; Back row: Cassie Kormann, Bo Budach, Porter Peterson, Kylee Kruger. Coronation will take place Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. in New Richland.                              Photo by Chris Schlaak NRHEG Homecoming week 2021 kicks off next week. Coronation is set

GOAL - Thyme Lang, Addison Weiseler, Anna Blatti, Journey Utpadel, Gabby Lopez, and Sam Azure are pictured after taking a 1-0 lead against Fairmont on a goal scored by Azure. By ELI LUTGENSEditor/Publisher The Waseca girls high school soccer team played three home matches  last week, defeating Mankato Loyola and Marshall, but falling to Fairmont. A Sept. 7 match against Fairmont saw the Lady Jays take an early 1-0 lead midway through the first half. From that point though, it was all Fairmont.

  Pastor David Modder By BARB FINSETHStaff Writer   Vibrant Life Assembly of God Church in Ellendale welcomed Pastor David Modder and his family in May of 2021 to serve as their full-time pastor. Assembly of God churches are a mainline Christian community and the largest Pentacostal denomination, which welcomes  people of all faiths and walks of life.  Pastor David was a young follower of Jesus Christ in high school, who grew up in a farming community in central Michigan. He tried several different professions

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? - Speaker and consultant Joe Beckman encourages NRHEG staff to embrace their personal strengths by holding a dance contest to the tune of “YMCA.” Despite a determined effort, Cindi Bartness and Miles Otstot were outranked by Cortney Klocek and Dave Bunn.                                           Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently By DEB BENTLYStaff Writer Joe Beckman asked NRHEG staff