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County sheriff’s retirement recognized

At its Tuesday, October 4 meeting, the Waseca County Board of Commissioners recognized the retirement of Sheriff Brad Milbrath, who recently submitted his official letter of resignation. Milbrath, in the office for 12 years and with the department since 1999, will officially end his duties on...

Defending champions Scott Beckmann and Gene Glynn, representing Thrivent Financial, with Diane Beckmann and the traveling trophy they will hold for another year.

Second annual bean bag tourney

The Greater Mankato Area United Way began its 2023 Campaign Kickoff with a second annual Waseca Bean Bag Tournament on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at The Mill event center. Cinch Connectivity Solutions was the presenting sponsor, while Thrivent Financial was the supporting sponsor for the event...

Residents respond to THC comments

More than half a dozen residents addressed the Waseca City Council during its regular meeting, Tuesday October 4, 2022. Council chambers were filled to capacity, with public comment dominating the evening as residents addressed the controversial THC moratorium approved 4-3 during the September...

King, Azure, crowned

Waseca’s Homecoming week kicked off Sunday September 25, 2022 with the first annual Jaywalk, and was highlighted Thursday evening with the crowning of Will King, son of Brad and Tina King, and Samantha Azure, daughter of Sam and Jamie Azure. After a Friday afternoon parade featuring 22...

Public comment dominates discussion

“This is your city hall,” Waseca Mayor Roy Srp proclaimed during the regular meeting of the Waseca City Council Tuesday, October 4. More than a half dozen residents addressed the council during the public comment portion of the meeting. Most of the discussion centered around the THC moratorium...

Jay Dulas running for Sheriff position

Throwing his hat in the ring for the position of Waseca County Sheriff this election year is Jay Dulas, 25-year veteran of law enforcement. Dulas, 47, grew up in Steele County, having graduated from Medford High School in 1994. He has resided in Waseca County for many years with his wife, Robin,...

Kanewischer vying for Sheriff position

One of two candidates vying for the position of Waseca County Sheriff this election year is Trevor Kanewischer, a 26-year-veteran of law enforcement in Waseca County. Kanewischer, 46, has lived in the Waseca area his entire life, having graduated from Waseca High School in 1994 before entering...

Three ladies holding apples and sweets, from left: Lori Mickelson, Jane Christian, and Geralyn Kassel. Bottom left is Jerry Broughten of Los Tequileros.

Fun fall festival

The Sacred Heart Fall Festival happened September 16, 17, and 18, featuring fun activities including food, games, auctions, music, bingo, meat raffles, and much more. This year’s Fall Festival celebrated its own beginning, which happened 50 years ago in 1972. The Fall Festival is one of the...

More delays on chiller, air handler

“I don’t know where to start,” began superintendent Jeremy Erler as he presented an update regarding construction projects still underway at JWPl. At their September 19 meeting, school board members learned that contractors are struggling to meet the deadlines set when they took on various...

2.34% decrease in preliminary tax levy

At the September 22 Waseca school board meeting, business manager Elizabeth Beery presented information regarding the 2023 property tax levy, which will generate revenue for the 2023-2024 school year. The slide show Beery presented offered some good news: the Waseca community may be looking at a...