Facebook page set up for community group
People showed up, hot dogs were served and ideas were thrown out during a meeting at New Richland’s City Park to discuss the revival of the commercial club or the formation of a community club on Wednesday, May 9.
A Facebook page has been set up, called “New Richland Community Group.” The Web address is www.facebook.com/groups/378450678857549. Interested parties are invited to join in sharing ideas to improve the community.
Firearms safety class offered
The New Richland Area Sportsmen Club will be providing training to youth of our area through a Field Day on June 23, 2012. The students are to finish their classroom work via an online course on the MN DNR web site. This will allow them to get their field day card to get their hands on training.
Students can sign up at the Elementary or High School to secure a place for the Field Day. Parents are encouraged to have their children receive this training even if they are not hunters. For more information contact Dennis Boulduan at (507) 317-5417.
NRAFF accepting grant applications until June 5
The New Richland Area Foundation Fund Grants Committee will be accepting grant applications until June 5, 2012.
The approved applicants will be announced and presented at the New Richland Farm & City Days Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 8 at 9 am.
The Foundation’s grant focus is; Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Human Services and Recreation.
Grants are made to nonprofit organizations under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and also to schools and government agencies.
The policy of the Foundation is to provide grants for community development projects and programs, which are responsive to the changing community needs in promoting quality education, cultural, wellness, recreational, social service, environmental and civic opportunities.
Applications can be obtained off the city website at www.cityofnewrichlandmn.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Applications must be received by the deadline of June 5.
Ellendale Farmer's Market opens June 2
The Ellendale Farmers' Market will be open again this year every Saturday starting June 2 through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. next to the municipal liquor store. For sale will be local produce, baked goods, and crafts.
Interested vendors should contact Dan Sorum at 688-0514 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also find our group under Ellendale Farmers Market on Facebook.
Fun run/walk set for July 7
The NRHEG cross country team will be sponsoring its annual Farm and City Days Panther Fun Run/Walk this year on Saturday, July 7 in New Richland. Runners can choose to run a two-mile or 5K course.
Check-in begins at 7 a.m. in the city park and the race starts at 8 a.m. rain or shine.
The pre-registration deadline is May 31. Entry fee is $15 which includes a t-shirt. Late registration, or day of entry: $20 and t-shirts will require picking up later. No refunds. Entry forms are available at Wagner Foods, NR Drug, Gambles and the Star Eagle office.
Make checks payable to Mike Weber and mail to: Panther Fun Run c/o Mike Weber NRHEG, 306 Ash Ave S., New Richland MN 56072.
The proceeds will go to the NRHEG Panther cross country team.
