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NRHEG football team leads most of first half but falls 38-6 at WatervilleOPEN FIELD RUNNING — Spencer Tollefson of NRHEG breaks a tackle and runs free in the WEM secondary at Waterville last Friday. The Panthers host St. Charles for Homecoming this week. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)By DALE KUGATHSportswriterWATERVILLE – The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva football team did its best to scare the heavily favored Waterville-Elysian-Morristown football team for the Buccaneer homecoming game Friday. But, after shocking the Bucs early, the

Gordon O. Toft, 88, of Owatonna, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Owatonna Hospital. He was born November 14, 1923 in Ellendale, Minnesota the son of Irvin and Cora (Gunderson) Toft.  He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale.  He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1941.  After his schooling, he worked farming and was a truck driver.  In 1948, he moved to Owatonna.  He worked at the State Theatre in Owatonna operating the projection camera from

Gordon O. Toft, 88, of Owatonna, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Owatonna Hospital. He was born November 14, 1923 in Ellendale, Minnesota the son of Irvin and Cora (Gunderson) Toft.  He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale.  He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1941.  After his schooling, he worked farming and was a truck driver.  In 1948, he moved to Owatonna.  He worked at the State Theatre in Owatonna operating the projection camera from

CAPTAIN’S LOG: The Captain has left the first mate high and dry with the garden at the Ponderosa this summer. Our deal was that the first mate would till and plant, the Captain would weed and both would reap the harvest. The first mate does not know if the Captain even made an appearance at the garden this year. So he took matters into his own hands last week. It was not a good gardening year at the Ponderosa. Carrots and potatoes

NRHEG gridders blanked at LCWMNOT THIS TIME — The Panthers’ Nic Goette (71) sacks LCWM quarterback Kolten Barker at Lake Crystal last Friday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)By DALE KUGATHSportswriterLAKE CRYSTAL – Undefeated Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial’s stingy defense made it another tough night for the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva football team at Lake Crystal Friday. The Knights held NRHEG to under 100 total yards and shut out the Panthers for the second time in four games in posting a 36-0, Gopher/Valley AA

Fourth-quarter rally falls short in 35-16 loss to MCWSWARMING DEFENSE — Panther defenders Spencer Tollefson (6) and Noah Krell (52) chase Martin County West quarterback Austin Krumwiede along the Mustangs’ sideline at New Richland Friday night. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)By DALE KUGATHSportswriterNEW RICHLAND – After scoring just seven points in its first two games, the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva football team was seeking some offense. The Panthers put 16 points on the scoreboard in the final quarter, but still suffered their third

Remembering the life of Rebecca M. Stephenson….Memorial Services for Rebecca M. Stephenson, of Albert Lea, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Mark Boorsma will officiate. Interment will be alongside her husband at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Visitation with family will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church.Becky died from complications

Remembering the life of Rebecca M. Stephenson….Memorial Services for Rebecca M. Stephenson, of Albert Lea, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Mark Boorsma will officiate. Interment will be alongside her husband at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Visitation with family will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church.Becky died from complications

NR 3rd-grader finds his niche in surprising sportALSO FOR BOYS — Eric Arvis of New Richland has reaped the benefits of gymnastics instruction and inspired many other area boys to join the sport. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)By KATHY PAULSENStaff WriterImpressed by the gymnastics at the Summer Olympics? One can only marvel at the abilities of these young people who have dedicated so many hours of training, many from early childhood. Entertaining to be sure, but it is much more

4-H at the Minnesota State Fair is not just a fun annual event. Every summer, thousands of 4-H youth participate in the state fair to showcase the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experiences. 4-H youth spend months working on projects designed to equip them with essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking. 4-H members then share their accomplishments and educate the public about their

NRHEG gridders reach end zone, but fall to 0-2 with 20-7 loss at GFWBy DALE KUGATHSportswriterWINTHROP – The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva football team continued to struggle to put points on the scoreboard in week two.Coach Dan Stork’s Panthers suffered their second straight loss, falling 20-7 to Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop in Winthrop Friday. “The mistakes we made and the penalties we committed were too much for us to overcome,” said Stork. “The time of possession was extremely lopsided.”The Thunderbirds, who were drubbed 73-8 by NRHEG

NRHEG School District awarded $25,000 grantEXCITING STUFF — NRHEG School District has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Monsanto. Front from left: science teachers Amanda Inouye, Anne Feist and Jennifer Hatten. Back: Rick Schultz and Doug Christopherson, local Asgrow/Dekalb Seed dealers) and Superintendent Kevin Wellen. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)By JESSICA LUTGENSEditorial AssistantIt’s not just good – it’s great.The NRHEG School District has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant for science lab equipment through America’s Farmers Grow Rural

Inspired by Misgen, Johnson boys tear up derby circuitSMASHING SUCCESS — Jim Misgen, Corey Johnson and Casey Johnson stand in front of one of the Misgen-sponsored demolition derby cars in which the Johnson brothers have enjoyed much success. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)By KATHY PAULSENStaff WriterMisgen is a name recognized throughout the territory.Francis still holds the position as head guru of Misgen Auto Parts, but he has passed along his expertise, knowledge, and excitement of developing "junk" into valuable parts that

NRHEG falls 35-0 in season football openerHOLD ON — NRHEG sophomore Nick Bartness (32) tries to hang onto Blooming Prairie sophomore Cole Sunde on one of the Blossoms’ many big plays in a 35-0 decision at Blooming Prairie last Friday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)By DALE KUGATHSportswriterBLOOMING PRAIRIE – It was hard to believe that Blooming Prairie sophomore quarterback John Rumpza was starting his first varsity game. Rumpza was able to convert numerous third-down plays to lead the Blossoms to

NRHEG grad Goslee named to NAFA 20th Anniversary TeamONE OF THE BEST — NRHEG High School graduate Kyle Goslee, with his son Jace holding Kyle’s award for being named to the NAFA 20th Anniversary Team.By KATHY PAULSENStaff WriterSummer is here and, for Kyle Goslee, that can only mean one thing: it’s time to play ball.A 1996 graduate of NRHEG High School, Goslee was a three-sport Panther standout, playing football, basketball and baseball.But, another game has become his love and, 23

It’s an honor to have a celebrity spouse, especially when the spouse is named Genie.The mechanical hoist is named “The Genie.” The new bra is named “The Genie Bra.” The best thing to come out of Iowa is not I-35, it is “Genie” from Clear Lake, Iowa.In honor of the Seventh Decade of her life, Genie was treated to seven meals at seven different locations plus one coffee hour. She received thirty birthday cards plus numerous well-wishes over the phone

Grace Lutheran Church of Albert Lea and F.R.O.G. of Central Freeborn Lutheran Church Rural Albert Lea sponsored a bus for Lutheran Night at the Twins both Monday and Tuesday night.Both games were exciting, as the Twins won by one run on Monday night and lost by one run on Tuesday night against the division-leading Chicago White Sox.A total of 112 Twins tickets were purchased, with 111 sold. The Monday night bus was full while the Tuesday night bus had one

The scurs kept it coming last week with another dose of cooler temperatures, making July a more distant memory. Can they deliver more of the same? Starting Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a modest chance of showers during the day and a good chance of rain in the evening. Highs of 85 and lows of 60. Thursday, partly cloudy and cooler with a slight chance of shower. Highs near 70 and lows around 50. Friday and Saturday, mostly clear with highs

Laurie Manthe, age 66, of Good Thunder, MN, and recently of Waldorf, MN, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 13, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Wayne Eichstadt will officiate. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN is in charge of arrangements.

Laurie Manthe, age 66, of Good Thunder, MN, and recently of Waldorf, MN, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 13, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Wayne Eichstadt will officiate. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN is in charge of arrangements.