- Details
- Hits: 1660
Fair time 2016 is fast approaching in Owatonna! The 2016 Steele County Free Fair runs August 16-21. Thousands from all over southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa will attend Minnesota’s biggest county fair. Admission to the fair is free. There are over 7,000 free exhibits including 2000 animals, the FFA Children’s Barnyard, the Community Bank/R & K Electric Petting Zoo, the Izaak Walton wild game and fish display, free entertainment on four outdoor stages and in the beer garden, 300 indoor commercial exhibits and over 200 outdoor vendors including 100 food stands.
Goldstar Amusements will provide 40 rides on the midway, plus Owatonna Motor Company is sponsoring the return of David Smith Jr., Human Cannonball, who will be fired over a midway ride daily at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Details
- Hits: 1502
University of Minnesota Farm Families of the Year will be recognized in ceremonies beginning at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, at the annual Minnesota Farmfest on the Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls.
The families were chosen by local U of M Extension committees based on their demonstrated commitment to enhancing and supporting agriculture.
“The farm families receiving this year’s honors exemplify what makes Minnesota agriculture strong. They bring innovation, science and hard work to farming. They care greatly about the land and animals and delivering quality products to consumers worldwide,” said Bev Durgan, dean of Extension. “The University of Minnesota takes pride in honoring these families.”
A sampling of farmers and their contributions to agriculture follows. All the 2016 farm families are profiled at mnfarmfamilies.cfans.umn.edu.
Waseca County
Greg and Barb Roesler Family
Greg is the sixth generation of the Roesler family to farm in Waseca County. His ancestors began farming portions of the current farm in Vivian Township in 1890. The farmstead that family lives on has been in the family since 1941 and is the sight of the original family seed business started by Greg’s grandfather. Greg started farming his own acres in 1999 after graduating from South Dakota State University with a degree in agronomy. Greg and Barb met at SDSU and were married that same year.
- Details
- Hits: 9706
Reunion held for Wayne Feder, town’s first-ever cross country coach
CARDINALS — Former New Richland-Hartland cross country runners with coach Wayne Feder. Front from left: Bruce Himmerich, Randy Meyer, Denny Prescher. Back: Dennis Byron, Mike Berg, Richard Swenson, Dave Lyndgaard, David Liane, Feder, Bob Yerhot, Greg Swenson, Dave Shurson, Bill Bartholmey. (Submitted photo)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
There was a time, not all that long ago, when cross country in New Richland was thought of as the route you took to visit Disneyland.
Then Wayne Feder came along.
It was the fall of 1966 when Feder, a first-year teacher, convinced Superintendent G.T. Norswing to let him start a cross country program at New Richland-Hartland High School.
He created something special, obviously.
Feder’s former runners — spearheaded by Denny Prescher — held a reunion to honor their coach and the 50th anniversary of the first-ever Cardinal cross country team on Saturday, July 9 at the NR Sportsmen’s Club during Farm & City Days. They rode a float in the parade.
Feder, now retired and living in Blue Earth, was overwhelmed by it all.
- Details
- Hits: 1184
A blood drive will be held at New Richland City Hall on Wednesday, August 10 from 1-6 p.m. To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767) or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: New Richland Community.
- Details
- Hits: 1441
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
As of last Monday, July 11, residents of New Richland have free access to a community recycling center. Located at City Hall, on the east side of the building along the railroad tracks near the ambulance/fire garage, the drop site for recyclables is open to town residents seven days a week.
For many years, New Richland has lacked a city recycling service. An attempt was made at one point to implement a program using individual recycling bins collected with weekly garbage, but it was unsuccessful. The idea for a new recycling drop site/service in town was pitched at a city council meeting this spring, gaining unanimous approval.
Consisting of one dumpster that will be emptied weekly by Waste Management, the site is also equipped with video surveillance to prevent any illegal dumping of garbage or other items. Users are reminded to break down all boxes. The fine for garbage/prohibited items is $200.
Accepted recyclable items include:
• Cardboard (flattened)
• Magazines & newspapers
• Office/copy paper
• Brown paper bags
• Paperboard
• Paper cardboard (dairy/juice containers)
• Junk mail
• Phone books
• Plastic bottles & containers #1-7
• Glass bottles & jars
• Aluminum cans, foil & pie tins
• Tin/steel cans
Prohibited items:
• Plastic bags & wraps
• Foam cups & containers
• Food waste
• Films
Any questions or concerns regarding recycling, call New Richland City Hall at (507) 465-3514. City Hall is located at 203 N. Broadway, New Richland.