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Jude Faye Arndt, 71

Judith “Judy” Arndt, age 71 of Waldorf died on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.Born on February 2, 1944 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Eldor and Hildegarde (Krueger) Tesch. She graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1962. She was baptized, confirmed and married at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf where she was a lifelong member. Judy married David “Ozzie” Arndt on July 5, 1963 and to this union six children were
 
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Jude Faye Arndt, 71

Judith “Judy” Arndt, age 71 of Waldorf died on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.Born on February 2, 1944 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Eldor and Hildegarde (Krueger) Tesch. She graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1962. She was baptized, confirmed and married at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf where she was a lifelong member. Judy married David “Ozzie” Arndt on July 5, 1963 and to this union six children were
 
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Stanley F. 'Bud' Tollefson, 86

Remembering the life of Stanley F. “Bud” Tollefson...Funeral Services for Stanley “Bud” F. Tollefson of New Richland, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at LeSueur River Lutheran Church, rural New Richland. The Reverend Brian Gegel will officiate.  Military Honors will be accorded by the New Richland American Legion.  Interment will be in LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.   Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Friedrich Funeral Home in New Richland and
 
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Stanley F. 'Bud' Tollefson, 86

Remembering the life of Stanley F. “Bud” Tollefson...Funeral Services for Stanley “Bud” F. Tollefson of New Richland, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at LeSueur River Lutheran Church, rural New Richland. The Reverend Brian Gegel will officiate.  Military Honors will be accorded by the New Richland American Legion.  Interment will be in LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.   Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Friedrich Funeral Home in New Richland and
 
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Viola C. Nolte, 97

Funeral service for Viola C. Nolte, 97, of Fairmont, MN, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Burial will follow the service at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 Tuesday, March 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont.Viola passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fairmont is handling the arrangements for the family.Viola
 
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Viola C. Nolte, 97

Funeral service for Viola C. Nolte, 97, of Fairmont, MN, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Burial will follow the service at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 Tuesday, March 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont.Viola passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fairmont is handling the arrangements for the family.Viola
 
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Throw away those screwdrivers

Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting Why do you go ice fishing? Because it's nice to get away to a place where I can relax without a care. You should try it. I don't need to. I don't care now.Driving by the BrucesI 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: Always leave the price tag on any exercise equipment you buy. It
 
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Carol Reese, 59

Funeral services for Carol Reese will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Pastor Paul Andree will officiate. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Richland, from 4-8 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 and again one hour prior to the service Saturday at church. Interment will be in St. Olaf Cemetery near New Richland, Mn.Carol Reese, age 59, of New Richland, loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, teacher, and friend,
 
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Carol Reese, 59

Funeral services for Carol Reese will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Pastor Paul Andree will officiate. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Richland, from 4-8 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 and again one hour prior to the service Saturday at church. Interment will be in St. Olaf Cemetery near New Richland, Mn.Carol Reese, age 59, of New Richland, loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, teacher, and friend,
 
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Wrestlers take 2nd in section

Panthers fall 41-34 to JCC in finalsRUNNERS-UP — The 2014-15 NRHEG wrestling team finished the dual-meet season with a 16-9 record, second in Section 2A and one win away from state. Front from left: statistician Makenzi Rhoades, statistician Jade Hill, Brett Kubiatowicz, Cole Lenort, Dillon Kubiatowicz, Cordell Peterson, Cole Staloch, Alex Merritt, Ross Lenort, statistician Nikita Peterson. Middle: Nate Jensen, Zeke Erickson, Palmer Peterson, Trai Wicks, Trey Hoppe, Karter Sletten, Jet Wayne, Bryce Okland, Ethan Strenge, Shawn Larson. Back: Josh
 
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Angeline 'Ang' Kent, 91

Memorial services for Angeline “Ang” Kent will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland, MN. Father Raul Silva will officiate. Visitation will be held 4-5:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Friday February 20, 2015 at Friedrich Funeral Home in New Richland and a visitation again one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in New Richland.Angeline “Ang” Kent was born on
 
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Angeline 'Ang' Kent, 91

Memorial services for Angeline “Ang” Kent will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland, MN. Father Raul Silva will officiate. Visitation will be held 4-5:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Friday February 20, 2015 at Friedrich Funeral Home in New Richland and a visitation again one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in New Richland.Angeline “Ang” Kent was born on
 
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Wagner named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

MINNEAPOLIS – University of Minnesota rookie guard Carlie Wagner was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week by the Big Ten Conference office after averaging 22.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game against Illinois and Michigan State last week.It is the first conference weekly honor for Wagner and the first freshman accolade for the Gophers this season. 

Overall, the rookie shot an impressive .485 (16-33) from the field, which included a .421 (8-19) percentage from three-point range,
 
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Ethyl A. Olson, 92

Remembering the life of Ethel A. OlsonFuneral Services for Ethel Annabelle Olson, of Albert Lea, formerly of Hartland, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Hartland. The Rev. Dr. Mark Hillmer officiated.Interment was in Hartland Cemetery, Hartland, MN. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church.Ethel died on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Prairie
 
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Ethyl A. Olson, 92

Remembering the life of Ethel A. OlsonFuneral Services for Ethel Annabelle Olson, of Albert Lea, formerly of Hartland, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Hartland. The Rev. Dr. Mark Hillmer officiated.Interment was in Hartland Cemetery, Hartland, MN. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church.Ethel died on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Prairie
 
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Avis Marie Anderson, 79

Avis Marie Anderson, age 79, of New Richland, MN, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the New Richland Care Center. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland, MN.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, February 6 at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be at the Freeborn Cemetery, and
 
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Avis Marie Anderson, 79

Avis Marie Anderson, age 79, of New Richland, MN, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the New Richland Care Center. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland, MN.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, February 6 at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be at the Freeborn Cemetery, and
 
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Only one rule at the dinner table

Echoes from the Hartland Loafers’ Club MeetingI’ve always wanted to be a jockey.You're too big to be a jockey.I realize that I’d have to lose a few pounds to become a jockey.You’d have to lose a few pounds to become a horse.Driving by the BrucesI 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: If I wait until the last minute, it
 
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Cancer Auction is in the books

Geneva wraps 31st annual eventLIFE IS BETTER THERE — Kate Quam holds a "Life is Better at Beaver Lake" sign during the 31st Annual Geneva Cancer Auction, which wrapped up this past weekend at Geneva Bar and Grill. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)EXPENSIVE EGGS — Kenadie Rodriguez, Medford, granddaughter of Staci Timm, holds a dozen home laid, hand picked eggs Staci had donated. That dozen eggs brought $110. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)By KATHY PAULSENStaff WriterThe 2015 Geneva
 
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Donald K. Batt, 81

Memorial services for Donald Keith Batt, age 81, of Hartland will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Shawn Stafford will officiate. Interment will be in the Hartland Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by members of the American Legion and VFW Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.Donald died on Tuesday, January 13,
 
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