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Peterson runs for 262 yards as NRHEG improves to 2-1   By JIM LUTGENSEditor/Publisher It was a sad, somber week in New Richland. The field at the high school — like much of the town — was decorated in blue ribbons in honor of fallen Police Chief Scott Eads, and a moment of silence was observed before Friday night’s football game. None of it bothered the NRHEG Panthers. Led by Perry Peterson’s 262 yards rushing and three touchdowns, they went out and played a near-flawless

It was another challenging week for the NRHEG volleyball team as the Panthers lost to LeSueur-Henderson Tuesday and Medford Thursday. Both were in New Richland. NRHEG fell to 3-6 overall and 0-2 in the Gopher Conference. The Panthers won game one against LS-H 25-23 but dropped the next three 25-22, 25-17, 25-13. “We started out strong tonight, but slowly started to unravel,” said Panthers coach Onika Peterson. “By game four, we weren't getting touches on their hitters and weren't able to dig up

A good time was had by everyone involved. That seemed to be the consensus Friday night as the NRHEG football team made a long road trip to Lester Prairie and returned with win No. 1, 39-31. The Panthers, 1-1, led 20-0 at halftime and 32-15 after three periods and held off an exciting fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the home team. “We gave up some big plays and let them back in the game,” said NRHEG coach Dan Stork.

Yes, there were some offensive highlights and points put on the board by the NRHEG football team. Unfortunately, most of it did not happen until the fourth quarter when the game was already well in hand. With many players on the sidelines with various ineligibility issues, the Panthers struggled in their season opener and lost 36-13 to a quality Mayer Lutheran crew Friday, Sept. 2 in New Richland.

Maryellen M. Miller of Owatonna died September 6, 2016 at Park Place senior living in Owatonna. A memorial service is set for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Brick–Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Rd, Owatonna.) Friends may greet the family one hour before the time of service. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery at Litomysl. Mary Ellen Marie was born the daughter of Soren C. and Nicholina (Anderson) Norgaard in Summit Township. She attended school in Ellendale and

On Tuesday afternoon, many of us at NRHEG came up from preparing our classrooms to congregate and discuss the terrible news that had just arrived – Teddy Bridgewater, quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, had just been injured in practice and looked to be out for at least this season. Regular readers know I’m a Purple Zealot, and I was just sick to my stomach when I found out Teddy had dislocated his knee and torn his ACL. Dreams of a Super

The NRHEG cross country teams opened the season at the Fairmont Early Bird Invitational Friday, Aug. 26. Runners competed with those in their grade only, resulting in scores using four individuals. It was a 2.5-mile race, shorter than usual. Fairmont dominated the boys’ meet with 13 points. St. James and Stewartville were second at 25. The Panthers finished eighth with 54, defeating Medford with 83. Places for the Panthers: Josh Fleming, second, 15:27; Ben Lewer, fifth, 15:47; Jagger Beck, 13th, 17:44; Braden Routh,

Janet Walterson passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Ellendale, MN on August 26, 2016. She lived in Ellendale with her husband, Bob, of 38 years. Jan was born in Winnebago, MN on May 8, 1948 to Willard and Maybell Kraywinkel. Jan spent most of her time as a child and young adult in Monticello, MN. After high school she moved to the Minneapolis area where she lived and worked. She met Bob there, and they were married

NRHEG School Board By REED WALLER Staff Writer A survey of the MCA test results over the last five years shows that NRHEG still needs to do some work. At Monday’s regular meeting of the school board, Curriculum and Instruction Director Terry Engel had tables of class scores color coded so board members could compare not only the grades and years, but also the progress of individual classes through the grades. “Sometimes you get a class with a lot of bright kids,” said Engel, pointing

I have invited NRHEG Secondary Principal David Bunn to share highlights from the Secondary School with you this month. Thank you to Mr. Bunn and the Secondary School staff for all they do for our students! A reminder that the School Board conducts its regular monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month. The location is rotated monthly between the NRHEG Secondary School Media Center in New Richland and the NRHEG Elementary School Media Center in Ellendale. The August 15,

University of Minnesota Farm Families of the Year will be recognized in ceremonies beginning at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, at the annual Minnesota Farmfest on the Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls. The families were chosen by local U of M Extension committees based on their demonstrated commitment to enhancing and supporting agriculture. “The farm families receiving this year’s honors exemplify what makes Minnesota agriculture strong. They bring innovation, science and hard work to farming. They care greatly about the land and

Memorial services for Donald Alan Haberman were held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 18 at Community Lutheran Church in Geneva. Pastor Kristen Venne officiated. Donald Alan Haberman, age 74, of Blooming Prairie died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his home. He was born June 2, 1942 in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Marion (Awes) Haberman. Donald attended country school and then Dodge Center High School. He made a living as a farmer and truck driver. On February 22, 1962, Donald

Memorial services for Donald Alan Haberman were held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 18 at Community Lutheran Church in Geneva. Pastor Kristen Venne officiated. Donald Alan Haberman, age 74, of Blooming Prairie died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his home. He was born June 2, 1942 in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Marion (Awes) Haberman. Donald attended country school and then Dodge Center High School. He made a living as a farmer and truck driver. On February 22, 1962, Donald

 Robert Louie Mortenson, age 55, of New Richland, MN died Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN, with Pr. Brynn Harms officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private, at a later date. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.brussheitner.com.

  Ruth Helen Rosenau, age 85, of Waldorf, MN, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Mapleton Community Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN, with Rev. Michael Mathews officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf, MN. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home is assisting the family.  To leave an online condolence, please visit www.brussheitner.com.

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My doctor says I'm supposed to cut down on sodium. Are you going to? I take his advice with a grain of salt.   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: Doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results is called a job. Everyone is a good listener when you talk

I was lucky enough to be able to spend this past week at the cabin fishing with Trevor, my oldest grandson. We fished hard and long and I wouldn’t have expected anything different. When we decided to take this trip right before he started school I knew he would keep me busy fishing. We fished a lot of different lakes and I knew that going in, so I asked only that he let me choose one lake; the rest of

Memorial services for Merrill Johnson will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Reverend Paul Andree will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at Bonnerup-Friedrich Funeral Chapel in New Richland and again one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in St. Olaf Cemetery, rural New Richland. Merrill Alton Johnson, of New Richland passed away on the morning of July 4, 2016 at New

Funeral services for Arnold W. Lund, age 97, Albert Lea, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Clarks Grove. Rev. Jamie Cameron will officiate. Interment will be at Clarks Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com. Arnold died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Thorne Crest Retirement Community. Arnold W. Lund was born September 10, 1918 in Bath Township, the son

I go fishing with the guys to Northern Minnesota for a week; Genie goes to a ladies-only retreat in the Tree Mountains of Arkansas for a week. As you can see, we are most certainly following what that Lutheran pastor in Clear Lake, Iowa said many years ago, “A good marriage must have equality, as you are now one.” An old adage, “When the cat’s away, the mice will play,” came to mind as Genie drove away for her one-week ladies