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Diane Harpster got her Zentangle Teacher Certification training done in November of 2020 and now offers online and in-person classes.

Waseca's Grace Lutheran offering 'Zentangle' session

As part of a Lenten series called "Tell Me Something Good," Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca is welcoming Diane Harpster, certified Zentangle teacher, to lead two public sessions from 5:30 to 6:15 and 7:15 to 8 p.m. the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 25. Holden will also be a speaker at that...

SNOW COURT ROYALTY - Queen Madalyn Benson and King Kaden Garza were crowned during the Snow Week coronation on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Garza, Benson, crowned

Kaden Garza and Madalyn Benson were named Waseca Junior Senior High School’s Snow Week king and queen during a coronation ceremony the morning of Thursday, Feb. 5. Emcees for the event were seniors Ava Bruhn and Allen Kopetzki. Since the coronation was held during the school day, students...

BIG SMILES - Deb Dobberstein and Nancy Kelling, members of the Auxiliary, were volunteering at the Waseca Legion Adult Carnival's Wine Wall on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Legion adult carnival getting popular

The Waseca American Legion Post 228 held its annual Adult Carnival the evening of Friday, Jan. 30. Parked cars lined the streets surrounding the Legion about a block in every direction. They seemed to find the cold walk from the car worth it, however, because everyone inside was smiling. It...

County to build "re-use" facility

During their Feb. 2 meeting, members of the county board of commissioners signed documents to accept a $225,000 grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The money will be used toward constructing a $300,000 “re-use” facility at the county recycling center. County engineer...

CROWNING ROYALTY - The NRHEG Snow Court crowned its king and queen during coronation on Tuesday, Feb. 3. King Quen Meyering and Queen Winter Pederson were honored with the crowns.

Meyering, Pederson crowned

NRHEG Snow Week from Feb. 2 to 6 was filled with activities, most notably the coronation ceremony which crowned Winter Pederson and Quen Meyering from among the 10 members of the snow court, who were Pederson, Meyering, Gabrielle Schlaak, Meela Budach, Nora Flatness, Kaitlyn Dobberstein, Kayden...

BINGO - Shirley Kunze and Pat Hammond were hoping to be winners at the VFW's annual Minnesota Deer Hunters Association South Central Chapter Deer Hunters Bingo and Membership Drive on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Deer Hunters gather at VFW

The Waseca VFW hosted the annual Minnesota Deer Hunters Association South Central Chapter Bingo and Membership Drive the evening of Saturday, Jan. 31. Among the sponsors for the event were the VFW and Wiste’s Meat Market. It was a very busy evening, with many people taking part. There was...

Board spotlights retiree, staff update

The staff spotlight at the Feb. 5 Waseca school board workshop session was WJSH head custodian Mike Buker who has been with the district for almost 38 years, and who is retiring. Buker stated he’s worked with five different buildings and grounds directors and several superintendents, and it’s...

ARTISTS - Young painters Joya Paczkowski and Alexis Olson prepare to learn new techniques during the Watercolor Pansy class at the Waseca Art Center on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Watercolor pansy class

Local artist Cherie Jacobson has recently taught two different classes at the Waseca Art Center (WAC) including one which gave class members tips on how to paint a pansy flower in watercolor, held the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 4. Jacobson had a gallery display at the WAC this past October...

Janesville Business Challenge enters phase two with five entries

The Janesville Business Challenge for 2026 is well underway with five different applicants competing for a prize worth over $20,000 for any business opened before December 31 to encourage new businesses and growth. The deadline for phase one of this contest was Feb. 2. Applicants were...

TINY BUILDERS - Wilfred Jones, accompanied by his parents Jesika and Dustin were among the many children enjoying the Lego Story Hour at the Waseca Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

Kids build on 'cool car' storyline at a Feb. 7 library event

During a Lego Story Time hour at the Waseca Public Library the morning of Saturday, Feb. 7, the room was split between 8 excited children who ranged in ages from four to six and the eight accompanying adults who brought them. The format of the event begins with the adults and children...