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OVERWHELMING ART - Artist Steve DeLaitsch at work on the mural underway north of Ace Hardware along Waseca's Second Street Northwest.
In his time, Waseca artist Steven DeLaitsch has painted more than 15 murals. So when his brother-in-law Mike Denn asked Steve whether he could... Continue Reading
After the Jan. 6 organizational session, De Malterer, front left, is the chair of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners; vice chair is Brad Krause, center. Remaining board members are Brad Milbrath (far right), Doug Christopherson, in gray, and BrianHarguth (far left).
During their Jan. 6 meeting, Waseca County commissioners elected De Malterer as this year’s board chair, with Brad Krause as vice chair.
At... Continue Reading
DECORATED - Ed Frederick earned many awards throughout his years of leadership and service.
Dr. Edward “Ed” Frederick, a lifelong advocate for agriculture, education, and community service, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of... Continue Reading
It was standing room only at the regular Waseca city council meeting the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 6. Every seat was taken by members of the Waseca... Continue Reading
CHALLENGE OF THE BELLS - The winner of the "Battle of the Badges" bell-ringing challenge held Dec. 6 was the Waseca County Salvation Army, which benefited from six hours of fundraising outside the Waseca Walmart by teams representing the Waseca police department, the county sheriff's office and posse, and the Waseca fire department. The sheriff's office was the most successful group, bringing in more than $2,300. Pictured here, from left, are Chief Deputy Doug Gerdts, sheriff's posse member Shalee White, county Salvation Army chair John Petersburg, Waseca County Sheriff Jay Dulas, and posse member Jadyn White.
More than $4,000 was raised for the Waseca County chapter of the Salvation Army during a bell-ringing competition among the Waseca police... 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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