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A wide variety of gigantic kites were in the air behind the Waseca Intermediate School the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 22. The display was managed by Great American Kites and Events and arranged for by the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Festival. Dozens of people at a time came and went during the four-hour presentation which featured kites up to 40 feet long.Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
Thanks to funding from the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Festival, an average of 20 oversize kites drifted lazily above the western grounds of the... Continue Reading
Kenny and Marla Rohl were "young kids" when Kenny was drafted for service in Korea and Japan in 1954. Their first child was born shortly before Kenny left. Another was born while he was in Japan. This December, the two of them will have been married 73 years. Kenny is scheduled to take part in a North Star Freedom Honor Flight in September. At left, Kenny during his military service. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
“I sobbed when we dropped him off,” remembers Marla Rohl. “I just didn’t know how I was going to make it.”
Kenny Rohl’s draft number came up... Continue Reading
Teresa Suek was one of the several members of the Waldorf Petal Pushers who distributed seeds during the Waldorf Days parade the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 22. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
Visitors to Waldorf this past weekend found the city jam packed with music, food, entertainment and just about everything a person could want for a... Continue Reading
Keith Allen, State Representative for District 19A, which within Waseca County includes Alton, Blooming Grove, Iosco and Janesville townships, visited with members of the Waseca County Board during their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Allen, standing to the immediate right of the flag, is pictured here with commissioners (from left) Brian Harguth, Doug Christopherson, De Malterer, Brad Krause and Brad Milbrath. Photo by Deb Bently
For the past few months commissioner “work sessions,” which are typically scheduled as needed on Tuesday mornings prior to the 9:30 board meeting,... Continue Reading
Ragen Madsen was gearing up for her big race at Toners Lake Karting on Sunday, Aug.16, 2026.
Bordering Toners Lake about halfway between Janesville and Waterville is Toners Lake Karting (TLK), a place for people to race go-karts, or watch... 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
LAST WALK - Braves manager Blake Nelson walks from the mound after talking to pitcher Tyson Reger. Pioneer photo by Eli Lutgens
The season ended for the Waseca Braves amateur baseball team with a 4-2 loss to Brownton in the opening round of the Class C state tournament at the Mini-Met in Jordan.
"It was a tough loss," said Braves coach Tink Larson. "I was confident going into the game, and when we went up 2-0 after... Continue Reading
On to state.
The third-seeded Waseca Braves upset the second-seeded Waterville Indians 5-1 at Waterville in the Region 5C championship game Friday night, earning the team's first trip to state since 2016.
The Braves have taken steps over the past four seasons, improving each year, falling one... Continue Reading
The Waseca Braves got the playoffs started on a positive note with a 12-2 victory over Wanamingo Saturday at Cannon Falls.
"It was a nice way to start the playoffs," said Braves coach Tink Larson.
Tyson Reger had a fantastic game on the mound and at the plate.
On the mound, he... Continue Reading
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