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The NRHEG golf teams watched their seasons come to an end with a less-than-impressive showing at the Sub-section 2AA tournament on May 29 at the North Links Golf Course.The boys came in a disappointing sixth place while the Panther girls finished fifth.The boys’ team was led by Spencer Hanna and Jake Langlie who shot matching 94s. Sam Grothem was seven shots back at 101. Sam Nafe (105) and Macoy Schwierjohann (112) were the other varsity players.Josh Baldus of Fairmont was

Jerry Robinson, age 86 of Waseca died on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.Born on May 2, 1926 in New Richland, Minnesota he was the son of Donald and Margaret (Collins) Robinson.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1946.  Jerry married Alice Born on May 8, 1954 at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Waseca.  He was employed as a trucker for Frodl Trucking and Born Livestock and

Jerry Robinson, age 86 of Waseca died on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.Born on May 2, 1926 in New Richland, Minnesota he was the son of Donald and Margaret (Collins) Robinson.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1946.  Jerry married Alice Born on May 8, 1954 at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Waseca.  He was employed as a trucker for Frodl Trucking and Born Livestock and

Last week in federal court in St. Paul, a 37-year-old Ellendale, Minn., man was sentenced on charges stemming from a mortgage fraud scheme that resulted in losses of at least $18 million for mortgage lenders. On May 10, 2012, United States District Court Judge Paul A. Magnuson sentenced Michael Anthony Prieskorn for orchestrating the scheme, which involved the purchase of approximately 70 residential properties in Florida and Minnesota between December 2006 and April 2007. Prieskorn was sentenced to 72 months

It was not a day of sadness. It was a day of hope and pride and honor, a culmination of the lifetime of a loved one’s hopes and dreams. It was sharing the stunning complexity of the human body and an important lesson. We cannot limit our care to the mental body, but rather we must react to embrace the human spirit.There are times one wonders about things to write. Some subjects may be too personal. But then, maybe someone

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting"I was just in Des Moines.""I’ve never been to Wisconsin.""Or, apparently, in a geography class."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 you have to ask how much gas costs, you can’t afford it.I’ve learned1. It takes people longer to leave a parking space when an automobile is waiting for

Panthers bounce back, top LoyolaThe NRHEG baseball team ran its record to 9-2 overall and 5-1 in the Gopher Conference in winning two of three games in recent action.Senior Matt Dahle again provided the big RBI Monday at Legion Field as the Panthers edged Mankato Loyola 5-4, drawing a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning. For the game, he was 2-for-3 with a double. Sam Lundberg was 3-for-4, leading off the seventh with a single and scoring

Dance On • Carol’s Dance Studio 2011-12 RecitalDancers from Carol’s Dance Studio perform during the 2011-12 recital at NRHEG High School in New Richland Saturday night. In top photo from left are Meela Budach and Mallory Schlinger. Below from left are Makayla Hannegrefs-Dahlen, Hallie Schultz, Olivia Smith and Grace Wilkenson. For a photo page of the dance recital, see Page 16 of this week's Star Eagle. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)

The Minnesota Twins are testing the patience of their loyal fans. It’s hard to watch the starting pitching disintegrate day after day. I suppose a person has to hang in there and hope for better days. They will improve. They have in the past and they probably will again. Perhaps a short quiz will help us remember the past glory days and the people who made it possible.1. The first team to play in Metropolitan Stadium was called the Minneapolis:

Louie Donald Mortenson Sr., 87, of New Richland, MN, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Albert Lea, from complications of a stroke. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church until the time of the service. Father Niehaus will officiate, and burial will take place in Rosehill Cemetery in Wells.  Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is

Louie Donald Mortenson Sr., 87, of New Richland, MN, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Albert Lea, from complications of a stroke. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church until the time of the service. Father Niehaus will officiate, and burial will take place in Rosehill Cemetery in Wells.  Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is

With the snow gone for some time now, there has to be an itch to hitch on to some machinery and "get the show on the road." Well, yes there has been some movement but not the full-throttle kind. Actually, some of the garden enthusiasts have taken advantage of the early spring weather. But, they have less to lose if the weather turns cold and typically spring like.Rumors say there is corn already growing in rows in the Mankato area,

New Richland City CouncilBy JODY WYNNEMERStaff WriterCouncil members Amy Ihrke and Anthony Martens were absent as Mayor Tom McShane convened the second regular council meeting of April at New Richland City Hall Monday, April 23.Mayor McShane signed a proclamation designating the month of May as Poppy Month and making Friday, May 11 the official Poppy Day for New Richland.Maintenance supervisor Ryan Nissen noted there were 21 delinquent water bills in March. Nissen requested the council hire Grant Berg again for

Andrew Charles Sonnek, 38, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his home in Rochester of natural causes. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Monday, April 23, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 8 p.m.; and visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Father Peter Klein

Andrew Charles Sonnek, 38, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his home in Rochester of natural causes. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Monday, April 23, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 8 p.m.; and visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Father Peter Klein

Corey C. Lundholm, age 44, of Hastings passed away suddenly on April 16, 2012.He was born to Clyde and LaVonne (Franz) Lundholm on June 12, 1967 in Mankato, MN.He graduated from Winona State University and taught and coached in Dade City, Florida. He married Carmen Steele on June 29, 1991 in New Brighton, MN. Corey worked at Koch Refinery and Xcel Energy. He loved to travel, ride roller coasters, spend time with his family and fishing. He had a talent

Corey C. Lundholm, age 44, of Hastings passed away suddenly on April 16, 2012.He was born to Clyde and LaVonne (Franz) Lundholm on June 12, 1967 in Mankato, MN.He graduated from Winona State University and taught and coached in Dade City, Florida. He married Carmen Steele on June 29, 1991 in New Brighton, MN. Corey worked at Koch Refinery and Xcel Energy. He loved to travel, ride roller coasters, spend time with his family and fishing. He had a talent

William F. “Bill” Arneman, age 56, of North Mankato, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, April 16, 2012 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato.  Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the

William F. “Bill” Arneman, age 56, of North Mankato, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, April 16, 2012 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato.  Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the

Johnson sisters proud to wear crowns for Dairy Princess, Milk MaidBEAUTIES AND THE BEEF — Moos abounded as the Johnson siblings Aubrey and Hailey quickly nuzzle one of the many calves during feeding time. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)By RACHEL RIETSEMAStaff WriterThe Johnson sisters’ knowledge of cows is unmistakable. They know how to milk, show and breed beef with the best of them.They even have crowns to prove it.“I’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time,”