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New Richland City Council
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
The New Richland City council commenced its first meeting of August on Monday evening, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. All councilpersons were present for the almost-two-hour meeting, with the exception of Jody Wynnemer. Council members approved the meeting agenda as written.
The New Richland police department reported 138 calls for the month of July, with one ongoing case that involves the theft of a valuable item. Then it was also stated that with some concerns and requests from townspeople, the department made use of the city’s game camera at two commercial properties.
City Clerk Wayne Billing then relayed the news about trespass issues at the water plant in town. This behavior will be taken care of swiftly under the discretion of the police department.
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Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council met Thursday August 9 with Mayor Engel, councilmen Helland and Groth present. Absent were councilmen Reiter and Goebel.
Also attending the session were Eric Haefner, Ed Nelson, Jim Fiebiger, Municipal Liquor Store Manager Pete Paulson, clerk Steve Louks and maintenance man Roger Swearingen.
Nelson was recognized to lead the discussion about the possibility of having the Steele County Snowmobile Trail Association put pull tabs back in the Municipal Liquor Store. Nelson told the council that currently the association has pull tabs in two sites in Owatonna.
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FUN FOR ALL — Young and old alike enjoyed Litomysl’s 41st Annual Summer Festival Sunday, July 29. (Star Eagle photos by Nicole Billing)
By NICOLE BILLING
Editorial Assistant
Despite the cloud-filled skies threatening to bring rain, there was still a huge crowd at Litomysl's 41st Annual Summer Fesitval Sunday, July 29. A crowd of kids and adults alike had fun playing games and eating food.
It turned out to be a truly gorgeous day. All of the money Litomysl recieved during the festival will be donated to support the preschool through fifth-grade school, St. Isidore.
The outdoor activities began at 11 a.m., which included such things as food booths, a flea market, a silent auction in the school, a country store with garden produce, and games for all ages.
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COUNTY FAIR HONORS — Marissa Mortenson, left, and her sister, Sadie, with the many ribbons and awards they received in 4-H this year. Both qualified for the State Fair. (Submitted photo)
It was a great year for local 4-H’ers Marissa and Sadie Mortenson, who qualified for the State Fair in six events.
Marissa will participate in photography while Sadie will sing “The Rose” on the State Fair Performing Arts Stage for the general encampment, when the girls stay at the state fairgrounds.
Marissa has qualified the last couple years and had a blast with other fellow 4-H’ers. This will be Sadie's first year staying up there. She's excited to meet new people, learn new things and make new friends.
At the end of September, they will both go up with their dogs to the 4-H State Dog Show.
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Former NRHEG, RCTC standout takes his skills to South Dakota State
BIG STEP — NRHEG High School graduate Kevin Klocek, a football standout at Rochester Community and Technical College the last two years, is making a big step this fall to the Division I level at SDSU. (Star Eagle photo by Nikki Erickson)
By NIKKI ERICKSON
Contributing Writer
He said it was the hardest decision of his life. But Kevin Klocek packed his bags and left for South Dakota State University with his dreams of playing Division I football coming to fruition.
Once a Yellowjacket linebacker, Klocek finished most of his general college credits while playing on scholarship at RCTC in Rochester, within 50 miles of his home in New Richland. His new journey will move him more than 200 miles from home.
There, he will walk-on after a standout career at RCTC, where he served as captain. The prospects are bright as Klocek takes to SDSU a 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame that can run the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds.
Most would say 200 miles isn’t that far, but Klocek’s ties to his family and local community are the biggest influences in his life, and that will be hard to leave behind.