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Pastor Michael Grannis has been serving the congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Waseca, since this past September.   

Michael Grannis was installed as pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca this past September. Alongside his wife of more than two decades, the two brought with them a family of 10. Grannis is soft spoken, humble and confident in his faith.  Grannis said the best way to build a relationship...

Sacred Heart teacher Elizabeth Veldman and the first-grade class showing their Christmas spirit. Below second-graders working hard in teacher Kelsey Titus' class.     

Sacred Heart School will be observing “National Catholic Schools Week” from Sunday, January 28, to Saturday, February 3. The first element of its celebration is an open house from 11 a.m. to noon on January 28 which invites the public to tour the school, meet its teachers and staff, and find...

Arik Matson went to Alaska to hunt the King Eider, one of the rarest ducks in North America. The hunt was organized by Hometown Hero Outdoors, which is a non-profit that facilitates therapeutic outdoor adventures for veterans and first responders.

“Wow. Look how far he’s come.” According to Megan Matson who, with her husband Arik, attended premier showings of the movie “Weight of the Crown” at Owatonna’s Northwoods Cinema 10 theater on Saturday, January 6, “Wow,” followed by moments of speechlessness, was the nearly universal reaction to...
The organizational Waseca school board meeting held on January 4 resulted in a few position changes. Former chair Julie Anderson became the board’s clerk; Dave Dunn was appointed the new chair. Grant Sheffert and Edita Mansfield both retained their positions as, respectively, treasurer and vice...
Janesville resident Elvin Leigh Wehking, 57, died around 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, in a one-vehicle accident in Le Sueur County. That county’s sheriff’s office reports having received a  911 call reporting a motor vehicle accident near a residence located on Tetonka Lake Road in Elysian Township...
The Waseca County Pioneer extends its condolences to the family of Brian Sommers, 36, who was fatally injured while carrying out his duties for the Waseca County Highway Department the afternoon of Tuesday, January 9. The Waseca County Sheriff’s department has released a limited amount of...
After more than a decade representing Waseca and Steele County in the Minnesota State House of Representatives, John Petersburg has announced he will be stepping down, not seeking a 7th term.  “I have been blessed with overwhelming support from this district and it has been my extreme pleasure...

The Knights of Columbus free throw contest drew 23 participants this year. Left: KC Grand Knight Todd Norton presented certificates during the award ceremony. Above: Participants observe as competition continues.  Below: Winners in each category received a certificate, bragging rights, and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition. 

“It’s a good experience,” says 14-year-old Sam Feldkamp. “You meet a lot of nice people, and you get a chance to show your skills.” The young athlete is speaking of the annual Knights of Columbus (KC) free throw competition, a long-standing annual tradition held this past Sunday afternoon at...

Joel Groskreutz dances with Lilly Galvin during the father-daughter dance Friday, May 5. Joel’s wife Renae is clapping and cheering in the background.

In the past year the Waseca County Pioneer has covered many exciting stories worth remembering. Here is a look back at the best highlights from the year that was 2023.  April • After five years on Second Ave NW in Waseca, Rick’s Appliance has just opened at a new location. Of the new...

The cover of Ron Eustice’s book, “Boxcar Boys.” Below, pictured from 1945, from left: Grandma Gertrude Donelan Eustice, Thomas Donelan, Donald Eustice and Ronald Eustice.

Former Waseca resident Ron Eustice’s career spans more than six decades in the dairy industry. Now 78, he has made a deep impact on the cattle industry worldwide. His ancestors John Eustice and Annie Jewison settled at Okamon near Lake Elysian in 1869. Now a resident of Tucson, Arizona, he...

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