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YOUNG LEADERS - More than 40 local students submitted applications for this year’s Youth of the Year program celebrating young leadership. Six were selected as finalists.

Exchange Club recognizes Youth of the Year finalists

The National Exchange Club program honoring Youth of the Year continues to highlight the very best of Waseca’s young leaders, as the Waseca Exchange Club proudly announces four of its 2026 Youth of the Year Finalists. Youth Service Committee Chair Lyndsea Bulfer said, “More than 40 local...

Council looks at internet issues, water supply

During the New Richland city council meeting the evening of Feb. 9, Nick Sorenson, energy manager for Fidium Fiber Internet (formerly Consolidated) requested permission to complete the installation process in New Richland to provide fiber internet. Said Sorenson, “All underground, nothing aerial...

Staff reports share news about school programs

The first staff spotlight during the Waseca School Board’s March 5 work session was LuAnn Ross, the autism specialist for the district. Ross, who has been with Waseca schools for 20 years, told the board she deals with all of the highest level of needs among the special education students,...

YOUNG LEADERS - A committee of young Waseca area professionals has formed to find ways together to give back to the community. The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce will oversee and guide the committee in its work.

Young Professionals of Waseca Committee

“The next generation of Waseca isn’t coming, it’s already here. As the Young Professionals of Waseca committee, we’re excited to bring together energetic, driven young adults to build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and invest in our professional growth opportunities, and...

WELCOMED - The Waseca Area Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Car Tire & Auto Center as its newest member. Car Tire & Auto provides comprehensive automotive repair and tire services.

Chamber Ambassadors welcome Car Tire & Auto

The Waseca Area Chamber Ambassadors recently welcomed Car Tire & Auto Center as its newest member. A trusted, locally owned business with deep roots in the community, Car Tire & Auto Center provides comprehensive automotive repair and tire services for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. ...

JWP junior high math league competition

On Wednesday, February 25, 40 JWP junior high students competed at the annual 6-7-8 math league competition. The day started with the fact drill competition. Sixth grader Nash James won the competition by posting a perfect score of 75! Following the fact drill, each individual...

NOBODY BETTER - Matthew Veroeven, son of Audra and Joseph Veroeven, becomes only the fourth Waseca Bluejay's wrestler in school history to win a state title, claiming gold Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Grand Casino Stadium in Minneapolis. The championship run included two overtime victories on Friday, and a victory by fall in the second period in the final round over T.J. Fuller of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton.

Waseca county sends 10 wrestlers to state, Veroeven takes home gold

Stay gold, Matthew Veroeven. For the Waseca senior heavyweight wrestler there are no more practices, no more team meets, no more opponents to conquer. Veroeven has nothing left to prove. He has won it all. Waseca County schools sent 10 wrestlers representing Class AA and A to compete in the...

WINTER WONDERLAND - The 76th Waseca Sleigh and Cutter parade featured many horse-drawn units on the snowy streets of Waseca on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Waseca Sleigh and Cutter

For the seventy-sixth time, the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter parade brought horse-drawn units of many different kinds to the streets of Waseca on Saturday, Feb. 28. Sleigh and Cutter committee president Scott Roemhildt reports there were 32 units in this year’s parade. Based on preregistration...

Dave Dunn received the 2026 Don Eustice Memorial Award for Community Service on Jan. 26.

Dave Dunn believes good deeds are their own reward

Wasecan Dave Dunn, the recipient of the 2026 “Don Eustice Memorial Award for Community Service,” says he is flattered and touched by the recognition. The award was presented to him as a surprise during the Jan. 26 banquet of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. “I firmly believe...

SNOW FUN - From left: Steve Hale with his grandson, Breck Joseph Howard, won

the "Best Unrestored" snowmobile title with their 1972 Arctic Cat Panther "family heirloom" at the annual Sno-Secas Vintage Snowmobile show at Southside Marine on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Vintage Snowmobile show sees blanket of white

The eighth annual Vintage Snowmobile Show took place at Southside Marine on Saturday, Feb. 28. The event is usually held on Clear Lake, but moved to Southside because warm weather had made the ice unsuitable. The venue was changed to the parking lot, where about 4 inches of snow collected on the...