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I sat down to write a “Whatever” with thoughts of many different things in my head and later my thoughts turned to my addictions. We all have addictions and I have mine, doing cross-stitch projects, along with working on puzzles and doing stories for the Star Eagle newspaper. I know there are times I spend too much time on these habits, but I have found they help me to change my mind when thinking about a particular subject and call to

I sat down to write a “Whatever” with thoughts of many different things in my head and later my thoughts turned to my addictions. We all have addictions and I have mine, doing cross-stitch projects, along with working on puzzles and doing stories for the Star Eagle newspaper. I know there are times I spend too much time on these habits, but I have found they help me to change my mind when thinking about a particular subject and call to

LeRoy Paul Kulla passed away on Dec. 28, 2017 at Eastview Manor Care Center in Trenton Missouri. He was 78 years old.  LeRoy was born on May 17, 1939 in Albert Lea MN, the son of Leo and Florence Kulla. He attended school in Glenville MN. LeRoy married Wilma Alice Manuel on Nov. 28, 1959. They lived in the New Richland area for many years where they worked and raised their three children. They moved to Cape Fair Missouri in 1995. LeRoy enjoyed

Drop items at Geneva Bar & Grill By KATHY PAULSENStaff Writer The days of 2018 are already ticking away and before we know it the 34th Annual Geneva Cancer Auction will be getting underway. Who could have ever realized what would transpire from a conversation that Hank and Judy Thompson and Whitey and LaJune Hagen had back in 1984 about what they could do to help raise money for cancer? Though Geneva Bar & Grill has changed hands many times over the years,

Robert James Meyer, age 83, of New Richland died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral services for Robert will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at First Congregational Church, New Richland, MN. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, December 22 at Bonnerup-Friedrich Funeral Chapel, 217 W Division, New Richland, MN and again one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery, rural New

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting You’re not on Facebook.  No, I’m not on Twitter either.  What are you trying to hide?   Driving by the Bruces I had two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who lived across the road from each other until Southside Bruce moved to South Carolina. Whenever I pass those two driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: I called my young grandson Crosby a head of knuckle. He called me an apple-knocker. Apple-knocker is another term for country bumpkin,

Remembering Virgil C. Worke… Memorial Services for Virgil C. Worke, formerly of Clarks Grove, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 15th at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. The Reverend Richard L. Sliper will officiate. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery, Ellendale. Military honors will be accorded by the Ellendale Veteran’s Organization. Friends may visit one hour before the service at the church. Bonnerup Funeral Service is assisting the family. Virgil died on Monday, November 27, at Castle Ridge

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Your necktie is covered in food stains. I know that. Why don’t you have it cleaned? I’d rather just lick it whenever I’m hungry.   Driving by the Bruces I have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: One of the Bruces is moving before the end of the year. Southside Bruce is moving to an eastern state to be nearer to

Funeral services for Beverly J. Moen will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, Albert Lea. The Reverend Shane Koepke will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Central Freeborn Cemetery, rural Albert Lea. Beverly passed away at her home of natural causes on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was 85 years old. Beverly JoAnn (Wangen) Moen was born on July 9, 1932 in Riceland Township,

The NRHEG cross country teams saw their season end with the Section 2A meet at Blue Earth Thursday, Oct. 26. The boys finished 18th among 22 schools with 496 points. Panthers’ places and times: Daniel Nydegger, 63rd, 18:40.2; Ben Lewer, 69th, 18:55; Kollin Reese, 103rd, 20:01.4; Agro Gushwa, 119th, 20:39.9; Gavin Anderson, 142nd, 22:32.9. “Our boys competed in top form,” said NRHEG coach Mike Weber. “Daniel ran a new PR. As our senior captain and being with us for the past six

After having just spent a few days up at the cabin enjoying some nice weather and the beautiful fall colors, I was already ready for more. There is something about being up north and on the water that gives me that certain feeling that I just can’t ever seem to get enough of. I don’t believe that I can think of anything better than coming into the cabin on a cold day and feeling the warmth of a wood stove. We

Herman William Miller, 88, of rural Waldorf, Minnesota, was called home by his Savior Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Mapleton Community Home after a short battle with cancer. A funeral service with military honors by the Waldorf American Legion Post #587 to celebrate a life well lived will be held Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN, where he has been a faithful member for over 64 years; Pastor Michael Mathews officiating.

Funeral services for Dorothea J. Neumann will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2017 at St Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Richland, MN. Reverend Scott Williams officiating. Interment will be in St Peter’s Cemetery, New Richland. Dorothea Jane Neumann was born in Wells, Minnesota to Elmer and Helen (Malakowsky) Schroeder on October 10, 1926.  She attended Owatonna Public Schools until she was 12 and also a country school in Wells for a while, then returning to Owatonna School.  She

Zenobia “Nobie” Jane Haberman, age 90 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Allina Health System in Owatonna, Minnesota. Zenobia Jane Vernes was born January 29, 1927, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota the daughter of Hans A. and Sara (Nelson) Vernes. She attended elementary school in Blooming Prairie and graduated from Franklin High School in Portland, Oregon in 1945. Her family had moved to Portland in 1942, so her father could work in the ship yards. After graduation,

Coronation set for 7 p.m. at NRHEG High School WHO WILL REIGN? — Homecoming queen and king candidates for 2017 at NRHEG High School. Front from left: Emily Prigge, Lillian Bell, Tali Wayne, Taytum Ihrke, Natalia Galindo and Makenzi Rhoades. Back from left: Cole Broitzman, Landon Johnson, Benji Lundberg, Jerret Utpadel, Perry Peterson and Ben Lewer. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak) By JIM LUTGENSEditor/Publisher Homecoming week 2017 at NRHEG High School kicks off Sunday, Sept. 17 when the queen and king are crowned.

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting You’d be really tall if you weren't bent over so much at the ankles. What size shoe do you wear? I take a size 22 shoe. That’s not a shoe. That’s an apartment.   Driving by the Bruces I have two wonderful neighbors--both named Bruce--who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: A friend told me that his family was poor when he was a boy, but he was

Memorial services for Harriet L. Johnson, 86, of Albert Lea will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2017 at West Freeborn Lutheran Church.  Rev. Steven Schwartz will officiate.  Interment will be at West Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.  Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com  Harriet died Sunday, September 03, 2017 at her home.   Harriet

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting This carpet is filthy. How can you tell? I saw a clean spot. Driving by the Bruces I have two wonderful neighbors--both named Bruce--who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: You are getting old when people talk about you in front of you. There is a second wind. What is the exhaustion that follows the second wind called? The cafe chronicles The usual gang of nitwits had assembled for

On a Tuesday afternoon in August, 57 people boarded a full coach bus behind Slumberland in Albert Lea. With Craig at the helm—a professional motor coach operator—the bus headed north on I-35. The passengers came from Hartland, New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva, Hayward, Glenville, Emmons, Lake Mills, Alden, Wells, Conger, Walters, Albert Lea and places in between. Fully Rely on God (F.R.O.G.) of Central Freeborn Lutheran Church, rural Albert Lea, sponsored the bus as an outreach mission of fun, food and fellowship.

Funeral Services for Peggy Borchard, of New Richland, were held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Richland, the Reverend Paul Andree officiating. Interment was in St. Olaf Cemetery.   Margaret Ann “Peggy” was born on January 31, 1947, in Albert Lea, to Vivian and Rance Lane. She graduated from New Richland Hartland High School in 1965 and then attended Mankato State College. She was united in marriage to Thomas Borchard on October 25, 1970 in Minneapolis.  Peggy had