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Students must complete online course before local event
The New Richland Sportsmen’s Club is planning another Firearm Safety Day on Saturday, April 6 at the New Richland Area Sportsmen’s Club house on Highway 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note: we are only having one Field Day a year from now on.
To complete the course:
1.. Register for class in the school office on the sign up sheet. You must be at least 11 years old to attend the field day. Give your name, address and phone number so we can contact you when it gets closer to the field day.
2. Go online at www.huntercourse.com, complete the online class, take and pass the test at the end and purchase your Field Day Voucher, which is $24.95, and print it out. You will need to bring the voucher with you to the Field Day or you will not be able to participate that day.
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Wagner rewrites the books with six state records
WE’RE NO. 1 — Members of the NRHEG girls’ basketball team celebrate after winning the Class AA state championship Saturday afternoon at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Panthers, No. 2 in the final state ratings, defeated No. 3 Braham 60-59 in what’s been called one of the most exciting championship games in state tournament history. The Panthers’ Carlie Wagner made history herself, breaking five state records and tying another. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
For Carlie Wagner and the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva girls’ basketball team, it was a storybook end to a fairy tale season. There are no more game plans to prepare, no more challenges or adversity to overcome and, most importantly, no more teams to beat.
The Panthers won it all.
Behind a relentless scoring performance by Wagner and tremendous team defense, the Panthers captured the Minnesota Class AA state championship with a thrilling 60-59 victory over Braham at Target Center in Minneapolis Saturday afternoon.
“It’s incredible,” said Wagner, signing autographs after the welcome home ceremony Saturday. “Just looking at everyone in the packed gym is insane. When everyone stood up and cheered, I just went numb.”
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NRHEG girls capture Class AA state crown
Above, NRHEG girls' basketball players mob Carlie Wagner after the Panthers defeated Braham 60-59 for the Class AA Minnesota state championship Saturday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Below, Wagner goes in for a lay-up after stealing the ball late in the game. Wagner set five state tournament records and tied another as the Panthers finished 32-1 with a 30-game winning streak. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
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By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Some things are so sad they are hard to talk about.
A 2-year-old child died in an apparent farm equipment accident on private property in rural Hartland Friday, March 15. Community wide thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Benjamin Albert Fenton, who was born on January 25, 2011, to Albert and Shelly Fenton of Matawan.
Whether we knew him or not, shock, and disbelief stay with all of us as we mourn the life of a young child taken so quickly. Today, the thoughts and prayers of the entire community go out to the parents.
The following information was gleaned from talking with the Freeborn County Sheriff's Department. The mother was ill and like most little boys, Benjamin was more than happy to go with his dad to work.
The incident took place at 32603 670th Avenue, rural Hartland, according to the Freeborn County Sheriffs' office. Initial reports indicated that a skid loader was involved.
Benjamin’s father was operating a Bob Cat skid loader and was moving snow for a friend. The cab was completely enclosed and at no time did Benjamin ever fall out, but instead was hit accidently in the head by the operating arm.
Albert Fenton was able to drive the child to the Hartland Fire Department while calling 911.
A Freeborn County Deputy said, "The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Department, the Hartland Fire Department, New Richland Ambulance and Gold Cross Ambulance crews all responded and provided medical assistance. They had called for a medical helicopter, but weather made its use impossible. Benjamin was taken to Mayo Health Systems in Albert Lea where he was pronounced dead.”
Only three years ago, the family lost another son in a tragic ATV accident.
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NRHEG girls defeat Pelican Rapids 62-49 in state quarterfinals
INTENSITY — NRHEG's Jade Schultz wrestles for the ball against Pelican Rapids' Mackenzie Korf during Wednesday night's Class AA quarterfinal game of the Minnesota State Girls' Basketball Tournament at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Panthers won 62-49, advancing to the semifinals Friday at 8 p.m. against Minneapolis Washburn at Target Center. Also in the photo: Marnie Wagner, Sommer Haugrud, Paige Overgaard and Carlie Wagner, who led all scorers with 31 points. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
GAME FACES — NRHEG girls' basketball players watch the early quarterfinal game at Williams Arena Wednesday awaiting their 8 p.m. matchup with Pelican Rapids. Front from left: Hannah Lundberg, Carlie Wagner, Marnie Wagner. Back: Katie Cole, Jade Schultz. The Panthers Friday face Minneapolis Washburn (23-7), which edged last year's state runner-up Sauk Rapids 64-58 in the game the Panthers watched.