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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...
Jen Weber announces the honor, Brandy Jacobson delivers the Grand Marshal award to Pam Goehring and Barb Wildgrube of the New Richland Area Historical Society during the annual Farm and City Days breakfast, Saturday morning, July 18, 2026.
Hundreds of visitors and residents were in attendance throughout Farm and City Days weekend in New Richland, July 17 to 19. Few complaints were heard regarding the weather which was a little bit cooler than expected with highs maxing out around 85 degrees.
The most popular attractions...
LOVE + MERCY - Waseca resident Joy Gottschalk sustained serious injuries when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a downtown Waseca street in January. She attributes her survival and ongoing recovery to God's love and mercy. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
“People should realize how much difference two seconds can make,” advises Joy Gottschalk, who was the victim of a January accident during which she was struck by a vehicle. “We all need to slow down and pay closer attention.”
The afternoon of January 14, Joy, 65,was walking between...
The Waldorf city council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 13. It was shared during the meeting that council members have voted to display the original Minnesota flag at city buildings.
A Waldorf Picnic for the Park event will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July...
HOT AIR - Glass blowers Kayla Socha and Max Frayman provided on-going demonstrations during the Waseca County Fair.
As she spins a ping-pong-sized circle of glowing molten glass at the end of a hollow metal rod about four feet long, glass blower Kayla Socha declares, “We like to dive into the history and chemistry of the art.”
Socha and fiancee Max Frayman provided on-going demonstrations and talks...
ALMOST EMPTY SHELVES - Volunteer Karen Schwake next to the produce section at the Waseca Area Food Shelf. Director Cindy Kolander wants gardeners to know their extra produce is eligible to be placed on the shelves for families to select from. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
During June this year, the Waseca area shelf served 680 households, which encompassed more than 1,500 people and provided more than 20,000 pounds of food support. Food shelf director Cindy Kolander expects the July numbers to be higher.
“What really touches my heart,” Kolander observes, “is...
The movie “Hamnet,” PG-13, which was released on July 6 of this year is currently available on Netflix. Directed and written by Chloe Zhao, and co-written by Maggie O’Farrell, this historical drama features a well casted crew of actors performing one theory of how the Shakespeare play, “Hamlet”...
SWEET FUN - Owner/operator of Strawberries-N-Creme Kelly Miller (center) with servers Sadie Schimming, left, and Chelsia Eneboe during the Waseca County Fair. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
It seems sticking to values of down-to-earth simplicity can lead to a lot of complications. At least, that might be one point fair vendors Kelly Miller and John Gotz, owners of the Strawberries-N-Creme and Loon Lake Iced Tea businesses at the Waseca County Fair might share.
Strawberries -N-...
There was another installment of Coffee with Tom Sexton at the Waseca Chamber of Commerce offices on Friday, July 17.
During a session of Coffee with Tom Sexton on Friday, July 17, Representative Sexton took it upon himself to guide those in attendance how to properly navigate the Minnesota...
PIES POSSESSION - St. Peter Lutheran Church of Otisco held their Ice Cream Social over dinner on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Pictured counterclockwise: Cameron, Sadie, Kassandra, Ada, Alyssa, Pat, and Glen Bathke. Pioneer photos by Ben Revermann
The St. Peter Lutheran Church of Otisco held their annual Ice Cream Social over the dinner hour on Sunday, July 19. The good Lord provided plenty of sunshine and a light wind for a peaceful summer dinner.
Harlan Gekeler was taking free-will donations, serving began at 4 p.m. but he said, “I...
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