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Robert Tackett enjoys coffee with Waseca Superintendent Eric Hudspith Friday morning, September 23.

Pioneer photo by Eli Lutgens

Coffee with the superintendent

Waseca School Superintendent Eric Hudspith was on hand Wednesday morning at the local McDonald’s to hear any issues the community may have for the start of the new 2023 school year. Hudspith spoke with Waseca school board member David Dunn, and Robert Tackett. One of the topics discussed was...

For the first time

The Waseca School District is kicking off homecoming week in a different way this year. On Sunday, Sept. 25, the school held its first-ever community Jay Walk. Around 50 participants set out on the paved city trail that connects to the high school’s west parking lot, then walked roughly 3 miles...

KEEN - Effective Saturday September 24, 2022, First National Bank of Waseca will be known as Keen Bank. Above from left: Richard Sankovitz, Ann Gaytko, bank President Bernie Gaytko, and bank CFO Tom Sankovitz.

Keen history

“It is time our own name uniquely identifies ourselves in the marketplace,” explained Bernie Gaytko, president and chief executive officer regarding the recent announcement that First National Bank of Waseca is now doing business as Keen Bank. This is the third name change in the history of the...

Preliminary city levy set at 11.2%

A controversial THC moratorium and a preliminary tax levy and general budget were both approved during one of the longest meetings of the Waseca city council this year, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. A preliminary tax increase of 11.2% was approved by a 5-2 vote. It was pointed out, however, that...

Preliminary county levy set at 3%

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 3%, during its second regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 20. After approval of the agenda, an amendment to the minutes from the June 7 meeting, regarding the cost of crop damage, was approved....

Waseca woman dies in fire

Debra Jean Mulcahy, 58, died at the scene last Wednesday after what is believed to be an electrical short caused a fire in the garage attached to her residence at 500 Ninth Avenue NW, filling the house with smoke. Mulcahy was extracted from the home by Waseca firefighters responding to a 9-1-1...

Eight percent levy increase approved

Every seat in the Waldorf community center was full for the September 12 city council meeting, the last one at which retiring city clerk DeeAnn Britton would be providing input and support. Mayor Rob Wilkening began the meeting by reminding all persons in attendance that they could comment any...

Waseca Marching Classic celebrates 35 years

Large crowds lined the streets of downtown Waseca and later filled the stands at Waseca High School football field to watch the 35th Annual Waseca Marching Classic parade and field show on Saturday, Sept. 17. “This community event benefits us all,” Classic Treasurer Mary Williams said after...

Preliminary tax increase set at 11.2%

Members of the Waseca City Council held their final budget study session prior to approving a preliminary tax increase of 11.2 percent during their regular meeting September 20, 2022. What does this mean for Waseca residents? It does not mean residents will be paying 11% more: The effective...

Moratorium passes 4-3

Every seat was full Tuesday evening in Waseca City Hall as council members voted 4-3 to approve a controversial one-year moratorium on THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana. Under the moratorium, no new businesses will be allowed to sell THC infused products in the city of Waseca for up to...