New Richmond Freemasons Lodge No. 195 and North Star Masonic Lodge No. 187 jointly contributed $500 to the New Richmond American Legion Post #80 Community Easter Egg Hunt held on March 28, 2026. Pictured above, from left: Roger Keller, Jerry DuBois, Mark Mayry, Wendell Knutson, Ryan Larson, Post #80 Commander Mike O’Keefe, Barry Ausen and Mike Kastens. Submitted by Brother Mark Mayry
The Brothers of New Richmond Freemasons Lodge proudly accepted an award for Non-Profit of the Year on January 29 from the New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2024, the lodge celebrated its 150th anniversary while stepping up to help the community with various charitable donations and volunteer hours. Pictured above, from left: Junior Warden Ryan Larson, Senior Warden Chad Fonseca, Dennis Brown, Master Mike Kastens, Chamber of Commerce President and former State Representative Rob Kriebich, Dan Boerboon, Mark Mayry,
By Brother Chad Fonseca, Senior Warden This year, Freemasons of Richmond Lodge (No. 195) brought holiday cheer to New Richmond by participating in their annual Hometown Holiday Parade. The idea came about during a conversation in a Zor Shrine hospitality room when one brother mentioned that Masonic lodges could utilize a parade float housed by Zor’s Misfitz. It sounded like a great opportunity to get involved, but like most good ideas, it was easy to put off. Despite initial delays,
By District 2 Deputy Bryce L. Fransway Freemasons from New Richmond Lodge (No. 195) celebrated their 150th Anniversary on October 20th, at the Ready Randy Event Center in New Richmond. Over 80 Lodge Brothers from all around the area were in attendance with many community members also attendting. The officers and Brothers of New Richmond celebrated this historic milestone the same way they have over the last 150 years by giving back to their community. The City of New Richmond
Freemasons of New Richmond Lodge (No. 195) present a check to the School District of New Richmond-School Nutrition program to be used for the Happy Kids Backpack Program, which provides food to families in need. From left: Master Tom White, Mike Bessette, Mike Kastens, Bobbie Guyette (Supervisor of School Nutrition), Jeff Kuschel, Mark Mary and Chad Fonseca. Submitted by Brother Jeff Kuschel
Above, Brother Mike Bessette, Master of New Richmond Freemasons Lodge No. 195, presents Brother Wayne Tubbs with his 70 year award and pin at the Lodge’s recent Service Awards Night. Brother Tubbs was raised on April 14, 1953 when he was 23 years old. He served the Lodge as Master in 1960 and 1992 — and more recently served as the Lodge Chaplain and Counselor. Congratulations, Brother, on this tremendous Masonic Milestone — and thank you so much for all
New Richmond Freemasons Lodge No. 195 and North Star Masonic Lodge No. 187 jointly contributed $500 to the New Richmond American Legion Post #80 Community Easter Egg Hunt held on March 28, 2026. Pictured above, from left: Roger Keller, Jerry DuBois, Mark Mayry, Wendell Knutson, Ryan Larson, Post #80 Commander Mike O’Keefe, Barry Ausen and Mike Kastens. Submitted by Brother Mark Mayry
The Brothers of New Richmond Freemasons Lodge proudly accepted an award for Non-Profit of the Year on January 29 from the New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2024, the lodge celebrated its 150th anniversary while stepping up to help the community with various charitable donations and volunteer hours. Pictured above, from left: Junior Warden Ryan Larson, Senior Warden Chad Fonseca, Dennis Brown, Master Mike Kastens, Chamber of Commerce President and former State Representative Rob Kriebich, Dan Boerboon, Mark Mayry,
By Brother Chad Fonseca, Senior Warden This year, Freemasons of Richmond Lodge (No. 195) brought holiday cheer to New Richmond by participating in their annual Hometown Holiday Parade. The idea came about during a conversation in a Zor Shrine hospitality room when one brother mentioned that Masonic lodges could utilize a parade float housed by Zor’s Misfitz. It sounded like a great opportunity to get involved, but like most good ideas, it was easy to put off. Despite initial delays,
By District 2 Deputy Bryce L. Fransway Freemasons from New Richmond Lodge (No. 195) celebrated their 150th Anniversary on October 20th, at the Ready Randy Event Center in New Richmond. Over 80 Lodge Brothers from all around the area were in attendance with many community members also attendting. The officers and Brothers of New Richmond celebrated this historic milestone the same way they have over the last 150 years by giving back to their community. The City of New Richmond
Freemasons of New Richmond Lodge (No. 195) present a check to the School District of New Richmond-School Nutrition program to be used for the Happy Kids Backpack Program, which provides food to families in need. From left: Master Tom White, Mike Bessette, Mike Kastens, Bobbie Guyette (Supervisor of School Nutrition), Jeff Kuschel, Mark Mary and Chad Fonseca. Submitted by Brother Jeff Kuschel
Above, Brother Mike Bessette, Master of New Richmond Freemasons Lodge No. 195, presents Brother Wayne Tubbs with his 70 year award and pin at the Lodge’s recent Service Awards Night. Brother Tubbs was raised on April 14, 1953 when he was 23 years old. He served the Lodge as Master in 1960 and 1992 — and more recently served as the Lodge Chaplain and Counselor. Congratulations, Brother, on this tremendous Masonic Milestone — and thank you so much for all
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