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Everyone’s invited to St. Peter Lutheran’s Soup & Pie Dessert Luncheon Sunday, March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church of rural Ellendale will host a Pancake and French Toast Breakfast Sunday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worship is at 8 a.m.
Pontoppidan serves up Dad’s Belgian Waffles Saturday
Written by Jim LutgensDad’s Belgian Waffles will be served as part of an all-you-can-eat breakfast at Pontoppidan Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Carry outs are available.
Fitterer takes silver medal at state
NRHEG High School senior Wyatt Fitterer celebrates a fall during this weekend's Minnesota State High School Wrestling Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Fitterer capped an outstanding season and career, finishing second in the state at 285 pounds in Class A. Read about it in sports. (Star Eagle photo by Nikki Erickson)
Danny pops the question at Williams Arena
WHAT ELSE WOULD SHE SAY? — Danny Wagner gets on bended knee for his marriage proposal to Kristina Cole Monday, Feb. 15 during the University of Minnesota women’s basketball game at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. (Photo by Pam Agrimson)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
There was never really any mystery about whether Danny Wagner would finally ask Kristina Cole to be his bride.
The question was when, where, and how.
“I was expecting something kind of secluded,” said Kristina.
“I had an opportunity to go big,” explained Danny.
So, big it was.
On bended knee, Danny popped the question before thousands of spectators during the Gopher women’s basketball game against Iowa at Williams Arena in Minneapolis Monday, Feb. 15.
She said yes, as the overhead scoreboard proclaimed.
Carlie's last-second basket lifts Gophers to victory
Written by Jim LutgensMINNEAPOLIS — NRHEG’s Carlie Wagner hit the game-winning shot with .08 seonds left in overtime to lift the Gopher women’s basketball team to a 90-88 victory over No. 5 Ohio State on Wednesday night. It was the Gophers' first top-five victory in 11 years.
Rachel Banham put on another show in her final game at Williams Arena, scoring 35 points.
Wagner scored 26 , the last on a pullup from the baseline after Banham fouled out, and the Golden Gophers (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) picked up a much-needed signature win to strengthen their case for an NCAA tournament bid.
''It was stressful,'' Banham told The Associated Press. ''It's hard watching from the bench when you want to be in. I felt like we had control in the overtime and I knew Carlie could make that shot. It was a different view sitting there and having to watch it. But I'm glad that we got it.''
Trinity Lutheran to host annual event
NEVER TOO MANY COOKS — From left, Gail Batt, Sharon Eckart, Norm Eckart and Larry Goehring perform a skit during last year’s Groove 4 Food at Trinity Lutheran Church. (File photo)
The Area Food Shelf of New Richland will host Groove 4 Food at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Richland.
The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the food shelf, which invites area folks to enjoy master of ceremonies Al Batt, live entertainment and a live auction. Entertainment confirmed includes the musical group Just Friends, Josh Gegel, Mr. Jacob Bender, NRHEG band instructor.
Between sets of each group will be a live auction. Admission to Groove 4 Food is free, but everyone is encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations or cash to help the food shelf.
Theft of a purse from a car belonging to someone attending church was reported Sunday, Feb. 21 in New Richland. The investigation is ongoing. Residents are reminded to lock their cars and report any suspicious activity.
Also, several local residents have received recent phone calls demanding money from the IRS.
NR Police Chief Scott Eads reminds people to never provide personal information, no matter how pushy the callers. The appropriate response is to hang up.
Cancellations result in rescheduling for NRHEG schools
Written by Jim LutgensDue to the cancellation of school on February 3 and 8, NRHEG students will have school on Thursday, March 24, and on Friday, June 3.
Teachers will report on Monday, March 28, and on Monday, June 6 for end-of-quarter planning days originally scheduled for March 24 and June 3.
This is a reminder that parent-teacher conferences at NRHEG High School in New Richland and NRHEG Elementary in Ellendale are Thursday, Feb. 25, from 4-8 p.m.
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Peterson, Fitterer return to Xcel Energy Center
NRHEG High School seniors Cordell Peterson, second from left, and Wyatt Fitterer, right, pose for a photo with coaches Nathan Jensen and Shawn Larson at the conclusion of the Section 2A Individual Wrestling Tournament at Blue Earth Saturday, Feb. 20. Peterson was the section runner-up at 126 pounds and Fitterer was the champion at 285, advancing to this week's state tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (Star Eagle photo by Nikki Erickson)
Hannah Lundberg is back from Down Under, and she’d like to give thanks to everyone who helped get her there.
Hannah, a 2014 NRHEG High School graduate, recently returned from a six-month mission to Australia and Africa, and will hold a thank you dinner Saturday, Feb. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Vibrant Life Church in Ellendale. She will share stories about her experiences overseas. Anyone who supported her or wants to hear more about the mission trip is welcome.
Veterans Memorial committee members in NR Saturday
Written by Jim LutgensCommittee members from the Waseca County Veterans Memorial project will be at New Richland Care Center Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9-11 a.m. to provide details about the project.
If you would like to donate a plaque in honor of a veteran for $200 (tax-deductible), bring a check or money order (no cash) made to Best of Waseca. There is no charge for a plaque for any veteran killed in action. Bring a DD214 or other discharge form.
Meetings are also set for March 5 from 9-11 a.m. at the Purple Goose in Janesville and March 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the Waseca VFW.
Construction on the south lawn of the Waseca Courthouse will begin once full funding has been achieved. For more information, call (507) 835-0680.
The NRHEG High School Band will host a soup & pie dinner Sunday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Richland City Hall.