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CLOSING CEREMONY - About 80 riders arrived in Waseca the evening of July 25 after a three-day ride which took them across a wide swath of southern Minnesota. The Ride for Fund 85 raises money toward an American Legion program which provides money to help veterans experiencing a financial emergency. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently

When 40 or more motorcycles pulled into Waseca Saturday evening, they were finishing a three-day ride that had taken them from New Ulm to points as... Continue Reading

DOWN HOME TUNES - The Gold Star Band performed for Farmamerica's "Band for the Barn" event the evening of July 25. Band members are, from left, Lynda Kiesler, Gary Pfeifer, Mark Betters, Jim Kozan, Brenda Kopischke, and Howard Mock.  Pioneer photo by Deb Bently

By the end of the evening, about 150 people had come to enjoy “Band for the Barn,” a Farmamerica event calling attention to about $90,000 of work... Continue Reading

“I WANT SOME MORE OF IT” - Mary Zielund led a group of about 80 participants as they learned line dancing during a class at The Mill the evening of July 24. A class was also held there about 6 weeks ago; some participants were back for a second time. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently

Country music artist Tim McGraw seemed to be speaking for the entire crowd of 80 or more as a recording of “I like it, I love it, I want some more... Continue Reading

BLOOMING - Mark Pehrson attributes the rich variety of the flower gardens on his property to the dedication and knowledge of his wife, who spent decades refining and caring for them.
Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
The tradition of the Waseca Garden Club “garden walk” continues this Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. There is no charge to take part, although donations... Continue Reading

CARE FOR YOUR CAR - Pictured from left: Keith Larson, Tony Hess, owner Scott Zerwas, Jeremy Roers, Kenny Shiwpaul and Jason Throener are part of the new staff at CAR Tire & Auto Center, 200 2nd Ave in Waseca. Formerly Christensen Tire & Auto. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
The CAR Tire & Auto Center, located at 200 2nd Ave SE in Waseca, opened in January just across the street from the Waseca Fire Hall. The... Continue Reading

Waseca high school one act play performers bottom row, from left: Allen Kopetzki, Cody Sieberg, Katelyn Robeck, Kylie Snow, Chelsea Richardson, and Thyme Lang. Middle: Sadie Schimming, Branden Busse, Sophie Farris, Lindsey Kopetzki, and Quinn Dahle. Back: Ava Norland, Arianna Krogseng, Nathaniel Andrs, Mason Wadd, and Cejay Pickett.

Subsection meet Jan. 28 in Medford
Has anyone ever wondered how to get out of roll call, give a presentation in French class without knowing French, party like it’s 1999 at graduation, or find a way for Tom Cruise to help remember how DNA works? Probably not. But those were among many questions answered in  Waseca Theater... Continue Reading

Sports

The Waseca Braves were victorious Wednesday, July 23, defeating Morristown 11-1 at Tink Larson Field in Waseca.   "It was a pretty good all-around game for us," said Braves coach Tink Larson. "We had good pitching, good hitting, and good defense."   The Braves outhit Morristown 13-5 while... Continue Reading
The Waseca Braves amateur baseball team ventured to Waterville Sunday in search of a rare season sweep of the Indians.   They fell just short.   It was close until the seventh inning when Waterville put five runs on the scoreboard on the way to a 13-7 victory, evening Waseca's season... Continue Reading
Call it a late-season surge if you like.   That's how it appears for the Waseca Braves amateur baseball team.   The Braves picked up two wins in three games this past week, the most recent a 7-1 triumph at Janesville Sunday afternoon.   "It was a nice, clean win for us," said Braves... Continue Reading

 

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