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Meghan and Todd Selvik with their children Sydney, Ethan, and Olivia. Todd was selected as one of the nation's Outstanding Young Farmers during a February convention held in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Waseca farmer recognized nationally
Todd and Meghan Selvik don’t quite believe it even yet.
Todd, who was named Waseca County’s Outstanding Young Farmer in 2025, is now also... Continue Reading
Joining the fun at the Easter Egg Hunt at Clear Lake Park on Saturday, April 4, 2026, were area royalty Miss South Central Teen Lexie Kiefer, Miss Waseca County Sleigh and Cutter Jasmin Kotek, Jen Burt, Molly Conway, Miss Sleigh and Cutter Teen Ariel Anhalt, and Miss Owatonna Maura Erickson.
Hundreds attend Clear Lake Park hunt
The Clear Lake Easter Egg Hunt took place over a chilly and windy Saturday, April 4. The thermometer indicated a temperature of 36 degrees, but if... Continue Reading
HALF CENTURY CLUB - The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated 50 years of business for 4-Seasons Athletics on April 1, 2026. Pictured, back row from left: Diane Beckmann, Tiffany Lynch, Kevin Walter, Bernie Gaytko, Tom Sankovitz, and Larry Johnson. Front: Ambassador Chair Katie Gonzales, Kristie Biehn, Travis, Heather and Tenley Blake, and Theresa Sunde.
The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated 50 years of business for 4 Seasons Athletics on April 1st, recognizing the company’s... Continue Reading
Wanli Chen, 11, took first place in the Cub Freestyle division at the nationally known Las Vegas Archery Shoot on March 27. Along with the title came a $1,000 scholarship toward his future education.
Young Waseca archer Wanli Chen, 11, took first place in his “cub” division at the U.S. “SuperBowl of Archery” in Las Vegas on March 28, winning a... Continue Reading
Jessica and Julie accepting donations during the memorial volleyball tournament.
Waseca Fusion JO Volleyball had a memorable weekend hosting our third annual Jocelynn Passon Memorial Tournament on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday,... 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 High School football team made school history last Saturday, defeating Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 14-13 to earn the school's first-ever trip to a state championship football game.
"It was great," said Waseca head coach Brad Wendland. "I'm just so proud of these guys."
"This is awesome,"... Continue Reading
The NRHEG High School cross country runners participated in the Tiger Trail Meet at the River Bend Nature Center on Friday Aug. 22. Schools in attendance were Medford, LeSeuer-Henderson, USC, and NRHEG.
The Panthers did not have a complete boys’ team as some kids were participating at the state... Continue Reading
Quarterback Brooks Gilliland unleases a pass over defenders.
The NRHEG High School football team fell short in its 2025 season opener last Friday, falling to St. Clair/Mankato Loyola at St. Clair.
The Panthers trailed 12-8 at halftime but, unfortunately, that’s the way it ended.
The lone NRHEG score came in the second quarter on a 68-yard pass to A.J. Deen... Continue Reading
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