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BREAKING GROUND - Representative Todd Tetzloff from WEB Construction of Mankato (in Red), Tara Roman of Widseth architectural firm, Waseca mayor Randy Zimmerman, U.S. Representative Brad Finstad, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Waseca County commissioner De Malterer and Senator Tina Smith were among those who broke ground for the regional Workforce Development Center now under construction at 1000 W. Elm, Waseca. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
State and federal lawmakers Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Brad Finstad, Tom Sexton, Gene Dornink, and Keith Allen were present for the Sept. 25... Continue Reading
VOICES RAISED - A group gathered outside of Sacred Heart Church the morning of Sunday, Sept. 27, used signs to show they disagree with parish leadership over the discontinuation of former principal Tammy Seys' employment. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
A demonstration outside Sacred Heart Catholic Church during the 10 a.m. mass on Sunday, Sept. 27, consisted of 20 or more men, women, and a few... Continue Reading
NEW BEGINNINGS - Local leaders and community members attended a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Waseca’s new Marketplace Commons apartments on Wednesday, September 23. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
About 50 people attended a ribbon cutting celebration Wednesday, Sept. 23, for Waseca’s new Marketplace Commons apartment building located along... Continue Reading
COLORFUL HISTORY - Caleb Penic of Cathedral Crafts, picutred top middle, is the manager working on the process of installing refurbished stained glass windows at Waseca’s Sacred Heart Church. Pioneer photos by Deb Bently and Ben Revermann
“The first thing we do is make two rubbings,” says Caleb Penic of Cathedral Crafts in Winona. “That way we know for sure we can put the window back... Continue Reading
Trainer Jewel Stewart was relieved and grateful when the Waseca County Sheriff's Posse helped find Kajun, who had disappeared into the woods of Waseca County's Courthouse Park. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
“I am so proud to know a community like that exists here,” comments horse trainer Jewel Stewart of rural Waseca. “It feels really special to know... 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
How will the Waseca High School football team fare without a Russell in the lineup?
Time will tell.
For the first time in many years, the 2026 Bluejays will start the season with no one named Russell on the roster.
The Bluejays, of course, had a dream season last year, going undefeated... Continue Reading
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
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