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STAFF- Most of the Pioneer staff is pictured above. From left, Jonah Stafford, Amelia Roessler, Deb Bently, Jim Lutgens, Eli Lutgens, Logan Piltingsrud, whose photos have been featured in the Star Eagle, held by Melanie Piltingsrud, Michael Roy, Chris Schlaak, and Reed Waller. Pioneer photo by Pam Goehrig
“We plan to find at least one story for every edition that makes the whole year’s subscription worthwhile. We know we won’t have everything for everybody in every edition, but we will definitely have something for everyone.” –Eli Lutgens, publisher
This issue of the Waseca County Pioneer is the...
Lindsay and Michael Johnson shortly after Michael received an award as the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce “Boss of the Year.” Michael has been the Waseca County Administrator since February of 2020.
Waseca County administrator Michael Johnson says he regards his recently acquired title as the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce “Boss of the Year” as “an award of shared achievements.”
That’s pretty much exactly what county commissioner De Malterer predicted he would say. “There is a whole...
LEADERSHIP HONORED - Local individuals were recognized for outstanding contributions to the Waseca area community during a banquet sponsored by the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce the evening of Jan. 26.
More information about each of the honorees mentioned here will be provided in individual articles to be published in future editions of the Waseca County Pioneer. Watch for more information about each of these extraordinary individuals over the next few weeks.
During an awards program and...
During their meeting the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 20, Waseca city council members approved a bid of nearly $650,000 from APG Neuros to replace the current aeration blowers. The equipment currently in place has been in use since 2009 at the city wastewater treatment plant, and are no longer...
WHAT A RIDE - Terry Huber, Vice President of the Waseca Sno-Secas posed in front of one of his classic rebuilt snowmobiles at the 60 Years of Herter's Snowmobile and Ride on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
A snowmobile show celebrating 60 years of the former local business Herter’s, took place at Southside Marine and More the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 30. There were classic and antique snowmobiles; everyone was kept warm with a wood fire and a diesel warmer outside. Even more machines and other...
FAITHFUL HELPERS - Pictured from left: Mandi Root, Linda Cone, Sheila Root, Jeanette Williams, Linda Seifert, Lola Owen, Wyatt Arndt and Marsha Vollbrecht were helping out at the VFW breakfast on behalf of the St. Paul's Lutheran mission trip.
An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Sweet-Sommers VFW on Sunday, Jan. 25, was held to support a mission trip being sponsored by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. About 65 people had come through the line by 11:30 a.m.
Right inside the door to the VFW, the Commander of the place, Darnell...
During a Jan. 26 meeting, county board members began the process of seeking authority to impose a sales tax of .375 percent, or nearly 4 cents on every $100 spent on taxable goods within its borders. Before being imposed probably sometime in 2027, the tax must first be approved by the state...
BORDER BATTLE - The Mill Event Center featured a youth wrestling tournament invovling the Waseca Bluejays, Waterville Grizzlies and a lot of success.
The Mill Event Center in Waseca was buzzing with energy as the Waseca Bluejays and Waterville Grizzlies squared off in a one-of-a-kind youth wrestling showdown that felt more like a Friday night main event than a typical tournament. Hosted by the Waseca Wrestling Club, the Highway 14 Border...
More than 4,100 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean's list. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must...
BREAK A LEG - Drama participants at NRHEG School competed in section competition Saturday, Jan. 24, placing fifth. They also offered a public performance for NRHEG area residents the evening of Friday, Jan. 30.
The NRHEG high school drama program delivered quick wit and sharp timing in its Friday, Jan. 30, performance of The Rules of Comedy by Peter Bloedel. The one-act play tells a fast-paced story that explores what happens when humor is taken far too seriously.
The play centers on a group of...
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