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The Bee Bash 4.0 took place at the Hofmann Apiaries on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Daughter Laura, with Jan and Larry Hofmann in front of the famous Honey House.
The 2026 Bee Bash 4.0 took place at the Hofmann Apiaries located just east of Janesville on Saturday, Aug. 1. The event was complete with music, food vendors, honey vendors, bees, tours and much more.
A group of teenagers who resembled guards at the two front drives to the Hofmann place...
The Sisters Brothers is a 2018 R-rated western film starring Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilley. Directed by Jacques Audiard, based on the novel written by Patrick deWitt, this shoot-em-up is plenty violent, but ironically closes with one of the most tender, kindest endings one could hope for....
REAL ART - The Waseca Art Center (WAC) held its gallery opening on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Pictured from left: WAC Treasurer Katie Youngberg, Vice President Penny Vought, professional quilter Kathy Weed, WAC President Mikhail Rostislavovich, and woodturning artist Jay Schmit. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
A gallery opening and artist reception at the Waseca Art Center, (WAC) on Saturday, Aug. 1, welcomed quilter Kathy Weed and wood turning master Jay Schmit.
Belle Plaine woodworker Jay Schmit has only been working professionally with wood for the past seven years. “I was getting close to...
CLOSING CEREMONY - About 80 riders arrived in Waseca the evening of July 25 after a three-day ride which took them across a wide swath of southern Minnesota. The Ride for Fund 85 raises money toward an American Legion program which provides money to help veterans experiencing a financial emergency. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
When 40 or more motorcycles pulled into Waseca Saturday evening, they were finishing a three-day ride that had taken them from New Ulm to points as far west as Pipestone and as far east as Adams, stopping at American Legion halls in many communities along the way.
According to event...
DOWN HOME TUNES - The Gold Star Band performed for Farmamerica's "Band for the Barn" event the evening of July 25. Band members are, from left, Lynda Kiesler, Gary Pfeifer, Mark Betters, Jim Kozan, Brenda Kopischke, and Howard Mock. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
By the end of the evening, about 150 people had come to enjoy “Band for the Barn,” a Farmamerica event calling attention to about $90,000 of work needed to put new siding on the classic red barn located at the interpretive center’s site representing the 1930s.
The five-member Gold Star Band...
“I WANT SOME MORE OF IT” - Mary Zielund led a group of about 80 participants as they learned line dancing during a class at The Mill the evening of July 24. A class was also held there about 6 weeks ago; some participants were back for a second time. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
Country music artist Tim McGraw seemed to be speaking for the entire crowd of 80 or more as a recording of “I like it, I love it, I want some more of it” rang out at the Mill entertainment center the evening of July 24. More than 75 people ranging in age between 9 and 85 years old had registered...
During their July 21 meeting, members of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners signed a contract with WEB Construction of Mankato for a $245,000 re-use building to be located at the county solid waste facility along State Highway 13 south of Waseca. The re-use building will be a place to...
BLOOMING - Mark Pehrson attributes the rich variety of the flower gardens on his property to the dedication and knowledge of his wife, who spent decades refining and caring for them.Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
The tradition of the Waseca Garden Club “garden walk” continues this Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. There is no charge to take part, although donations to the garden club are welcome. Those wishing to visit the five gardens on the walk are asked to begin at the Waseca Public Safety Building along...
CARE FOR YOUR CAR - Pictured from left: Keith Larson, Tony Hess, owner Scott Zerwas, Jeremy Roers, Kenny Shiwpaul and Jason Throener are part of the new staff at CAR Tire & Auto Center, 200 2nd Ave in Waseca. Formerly Christensen Tire & Auto. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
The CAR Tire & Auto Center, located at 200 2nd Ave SE in Waseca, opened in January just across the street from the Waseca Fire Hall. The location formerly housed the Christensen Tire and Auto Center.
For more than 45 years, Denny and Linda Christensen ran Christensen Tire and Auto in...
During the July 13 meeting of the New Richland city council, it was announced the city’s “Night to Unite” gathering will be at the City Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the evening of Tuesday, August 4. All are invited to attend. There will be free food. Activities which encourage children to interact...
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