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CONNECTIONS - New Richland area veteran Dale Baker discovered rich connections to history when he began studying the genealogy of his family. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
A veteran who served in Korea and the son of a veteran who fought in World War II, New Richland area resident Dale Baker, 71, discovered in 2007... Continue Reading
HONORING SERVICE - Pam Quiram (left) and Stephanie Albert (right) have arranged with Theresa and Dean Grubstad, owners of the Red Leaf Cafe in New Richland, that any members of the New Richland American Legion can enjoy either breakfast or lunch at no cost to themselves on the second Tuesday of each month. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
“It’s really only a small way of showing our appreciation,” comments Stephanie Albert. “New Richland is such a wonderful town, and the veterans are... Continue Reading
GRADUATE - David Schlaak was surrounded by family and friends for his "drug court" graduation on the third floor of the Waseca courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
A small gathering of around 20 friends and family members of David Schlaak, 34, were present to mark his graduation and release from Steele-Waseca... Continue Reading
BLOOMING - Rick and Sheila Morris, owners of Waseca Floral held their annual open house on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
Waseca Floral, one of Waseca’s longest-operating businesses, held its fifty-fourth annual open house on Saturday, Nov. 1. Upon arriving, visitors... Continue Reading
SIGN EXPERT - Joe Barbknecht is the "sign man" with the Waseca County Highway Department. It's his job to be sure all the various signs needed along county roads are in place and in good condition. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
Signs are one step in safe driving
The Minnesota “Manual on Uniform Universal Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD) is more than 1,000 pages long. There are rules for how large signs... 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 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
The 2025 Waseca High School girls’ soccer team. Frrnt from left: Khloe Fuller, Angelica Lopez, Hope Nelson, Sheila Driessen, Kelly Hernandez; row two: Delilah Veroeven. Reese Rodriguez, Reese Ludwig, Ava Bruhn, Rachel Mielke, Rylee Schaffer.; back: head coach Phil Bulfer, coach Jay Bulfer, Liz Aboki, Ella Bulfer, Jacey Jensen, coach Anastasia Garza, coach Neil Johanssen
A competitive and memorable season.
That's what head coach Philip Bulfer expects from the 2025 Waseca High School girls' soccer team.
The program continues with similar numbers to recent years, featuring 34 players this fall, with a solid mix of returning veterans and talented underclassmen.
"Our... Continue Reading
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