Waseca County News

09/21/2024

Here in Southern Minnesota, fishing options are nearly endless. As fall slips in from the north and days shorten, local fish of all species begin to load up on calories.

09/21/2024

The Bluejays have now won three games in a row.

The 2024 season is starting to look similar to last season for the Waseca Bluejays football team, as it has started its campaign with three wins and one loss halfway

09/19/2024

This week's SouthernMinn Scene Editor's Choice picks include the annual Marching Classic in Waseca.

100 unit parade, marching band, classic car cruise, royalty and more at noon. The classic field show at 5:30 p.m. at the high school. Awards at 9 p.m., followed by

09/17/2024

While the region’s ag economy has steadily grown over the decades, Greenseam has the incredibly ambitious goal of further boosting the local ag industry and its brands by establishing the local region as a “Silicon Valley" of agriculture.

For close to a decade, a Mankato-based nonprofit launched in the wake of the Great Recession has played a key role in helping Waseca County’s flagship industry to expand and

09/16/2024

As the new school year kicks off, many area school districts are still looking to work into a busy class schedule additional required teacher training to bring them up to date with the READ Act — but not Waseca Public Schools, which has stayed ahead of the curve.

As the new school year kicks off, many area school districts are still looking to work into a busy class schedule additional required teacher training to bring them up to

09/16/2024

This week, our 507 OUTDOORS columnist shares how to be prepared for first aid while outdoors.

I was an EMT in a small town that had a volunteer ambulance service. In fact, almost every adult in town was an EMT. I always maintained it was a

09/15/2024

The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Legislative Committee recently announced a collaboration with Waseca High School’s American Government and Political Sciences classes to host the upcoming candidate debates.

09/14/2024

Local farm supply and grain marketing co-op Crystal Valley, which serves farmers across south central Minnesota and north central Iowa from 16 locations, including in Waseca County between Janesville and Waseca and in Waldorf, plus one in Elysian, is in the process of a potential merger with New Vision Co-op, which has 18 locations across southwest Minnesota.

Local farm supply and grain marketing co-op Crystal Valley, which serves farmers across south central Minnesota and north central Iowa from 16 locations, including in Waseca County between Janesville and

09/14/2024

After a wet spring and early summer, corn and bean fields in Waseca County and across southern Minnesota have struggled to catch up, while strong expected crops across much of the Midwest and low prices are likely to put area farmers in a difficult spot.

After a wet spring and early summer, corn and bean fields in Waseca County and across southern Minnesota have struggled to catch up, while strong expected crops across much of

09/14/2024

The Panthers came right out of the gate ready as they scored two touchdowns to take an early 13-0 lead.

Spirits were high in New Richland on Friday night as the NRHEG Panthers football team celebrated teacher appreciation as the seniors gave their favorite teachers their away jersey to wear

09/14/2024

The Waseca Bluejays football team had a long drive to their week 3 matchup against the Marshall Tigers on the road, but that didn't affect their play on the field.

09/13/2024

An updated ordinance unanimously approved by the council will simply clarify that cannabis-related businesses can set production operations in Waseca’s I-2 industrial zone.

With Minnesota’s legal personal-use cannabis market set to open up next year, the Waseca City Council is preparing to adapt, drafting a rezoning ordinance and potential regulatory code, which will

09/13/2024

Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, and hunters should check the chronic wasting disease requirements and available sampling options for the deer permit areas where they hunt.

Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 14, and hunters should check the chronic wasting disease requirements and available sampling options for the deer permit areas where they hunt. Hunters

09/13/2024

Turkeys raised by a southern Minnesota farmer will earn the presidential pardon this year, and afterward, they will find a permanent home at Farmamerica - The Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center in Waseca.

Turkeys raised by a southern Minnesota farmer will earn the presidential pardon this year, and afterward, they will find a permanent home at Farmamerica in Waseca.

09/12/2024

The New Richland City Council has boosted sewer rates and cut water rates, following a recommendation from Abdo Consulting to look for ways to boost funding for its sewer fund while taking advantage of the opportunity to lower water rates.

The New Richland City Council has boosted sewer rates and cut water rates, following a recommendation from Abdo Consulting to look for ways to boost funding for its sewer fund

09/12/2024

With personnel costs continuing to rise, the city of Waseca is looking at utilizing state aid and trimming back on capital expenditures temporarily to avoid a double digit levy increase.

09/12/2024

The latest Southern Minn Scene book reviews:

"Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist" by Jasmin Graham

"Angel of Vengeance" by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

"The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon" by Heath Hardage Lee

"Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist" by Jasmin Graham

09/12/2024

This week's Scene Editor's Choice picks include Grape and Beer Fest.

The beer tent will be open from 1:30-4:30 with vendors from various local breweries sampling some of their featured beers. Music from 12:30-3 p.m. is the Ryanne Noelle Duo, 3-5:30

09/12/2024

Benches honoring the life and sacrifice of Sheriff Don Eustice and Lemick Arthur “Art” Larson, an earlier sheriff who also died in the line of duty, have been installed at the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office.

Thanks to the generosity of a Faribault metal shop and the initiative of a scholarship committee created to honor the life of fallen Waseca County Sheriff Don Eustice, benches honoring

09/11/2024

With the Minnesota Legislature requiring all school districts to set a uniform cellphone policy by March of next year, area school districts are preparing to take a tough approach toward cellphone use during the coming school year.

With the Minnesota Legislature requiring all school districts to set a uniform cellphone policy by March of next year, area school districts are preparing to take a tough approach toward

09/11/2024

Abigail Blythe and Richard Crumb, the latter of whom hails from New Richland, are the current featured artists at the Waseca Art Center. There is only a few days left to catch their exhibits.

A veteran photographer with roots on a rural Waseca County farm and a degree from the University of Minnesota-Waseca and a Prior Lake artist with a photography degree and deep

09/11/2024

More than a decade after his passing, the memory of Lance Cpl. Caleb Erickson continues to be profoundly felt in the Waseca area and among all who knew him, remembered for his tireless work ethic, cheerful attitude and devotion to God and country.

The 10th annual memorial this year was billed as the last.

More than a decade after his passing, the memory of Lance Cpl. Caleb Erickson continues to be profoundly felt in the Waseca area and among all who knew him, remembered

09/10/2024

With support from the Waseca Area Veterinary Clinic, Barney’s Drive-In and The American Legion, the first Doggy Play Date and Picnic was held at Waseca’s Dog Park.

With support from the Waseca Area Veterinary Clinic, Barney’s Drive-In and The American Legion, the first Doggy Play Date and Picnic was held on Saturday at Waseca’s Dog Park.

09/10/2024

Check out a guide for every 2024 Waseca, JWP, NRHEG high school fall sports team!

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09/10/2024

It was a seasonal celebration at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Meriden.

On a warm and pleasant early fall day, a crowd of over 100 flocked to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Meriden, just east of Waseca, for a sermon followed by

09/10/2024

NRHEG girls runner Julieann Wobbrock was the top local finisher at the multi-team, taking fifth place.

The weather was ideal for a cross country meet in Hayfield last Thursday, as the Hayfield Invitational will be one of the last events for high school cross country teams

09/09/2024

The Bluejays returned to form, as they won against the Panthers 3-1 and won against the Cardinals 3-0.

After winning two game and losing three at a tournament at the Rochester National Volleyball Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, the Waseca Bluejays volleyball team faced off against their neighbor

09/09/2024

Callie Dufault led the Waseca girls at the meet, while Isaac Feldkamp led the boys.

The Waseca Bluejays cross country teams traveled to Montgomery and competed in the Gerry Smith Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 5 for their second event of the young season.

09/09/2024

Having three meets in five days can be a daunting task for a tennis team, but the Waseca Bluejays girls didn't let that bother them, as they won all three of their meets last week.

Having three meets in five days can be a daunting task for a tennis team, but the Waseca Bluejays girls didn't let that bother them, as they won all three

09/09/2024

These photos reflect on the changing season, as September takes hold.

September marks a time of transition from summer’s end to autumn. There’s an air of anticipation, of change, of easing into routines. Vacations are done. School’s open. Schedules are shifting.