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Area Foundation donates $17,000 to school

During the May 18 NRHEG School board meeting the New Richland Area Foundation– represented by board members Betsy Bartness, Kalisha Routh, Karla Christopherson, and Kermit Schoenrock–shared news about more than $17,000 in grants given to school-related projects. The spring round of New Richland...

School district considering expanding day care options

During their regular business meeting on May 21, Superintendent Eric Hudspith informed Waseca school board members regarding district events scheduled during the last two weeks of the school year. These included commencement ceremonies, scholarship awards night, and music program concerts...

HARMONY - Members of the Waseca Chorale presented their spring concert the evening of Saturday, May 16. Titled "Surprise!" the program featured a wide variety of songs ranging from introspective to uplifting. As the final song ended, the audience rose to a spontaneous standing ovation.

Waseca Chorale singers surprised with ovation

If the members of the Waseca Chorale were taken unawares after their concert on May 16 when the audience rose to its feet in a resounding standing ovation, that would have been perfectly suited to the evening’s theme. The concert was named “Surprise!” and the people who attended had been...

ARTS AND CLASS - Anders Peterson directed the seventh- and eighth-grade junior high school bands during the Junior High Fine Arts.

Junior High Fine Arts Showcase

The Junior High Fine Arts Showcase took place the evening of Monday, May 11 and included grades 7 and 8. It was directed by Anders Peterson, Selma Kleinsmith and Megan Kreinbring, in collaboration with Jen Popp. Each choir performed four songs, with each band playing one number independently...

Janie Beckstrand and Amy Watje attended the Immersive Career Education Day at the Waseca Community Arena on behalf of United Prairie Bank on Tuesday, May 12.

Waseca seniors get a taste of the workforce

More than 30 local businesses and agencies introduced themselves to the members of the Waseca High School graduating class during an “Immersive Career Education Day” set up outdoors in the community arena parking lot across the street from the school the morning of Tuesday, May 12. Companies and...

Agritourism venue variance no longer on table

By not bringing a discussion regarding a requested variance off the “table,” members of the Waseca County Board of Adjustment have set back by at least one year plans to have an “agritourism” business at Calonett Venues LLC, just east of Kiesler’s Campground along Old Highway 13. Calonett...

Mikhail Rostislavovich worked as President and member of the Board of Directors of the Waseca Area Chamber of Comerce.

Rostislavovich resigns from Chamber of Commerce Board

WASECA, Minn. — Mikhail Rostislavovich has announced his resignation as President and member of the Board of Directors of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, citing the need to prioritize his health and personal well-being. Rostislavovich formally submitted his resignation following his...

Waldorf council approves fire chief salary

The Waldorf city council met on the evening of Monday, May 11.During their regular monthly meeting the evening of May 11, Waldorf city council members approved a $3,900 annual salary for the city’s fire chief, with the condition that either he attend council meetings personally or make...

APPRECIATED - Waseca Exchange Club President, Mikhail Rostislavovich, Fernbrook Associate Director and guest speaker Leann Kahl, and Jeanne Sexton on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Kahl was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Exchange Club features Leann Kahl, Brian Duncan

Two guest speakers shared information during the Waseca Exchange Club’s meeting on Tuesday, May 12. After club president Mikhail Rostislavovich called the meeting to order, vice president Dr. Jay Bulfer said that since May is Military Appreciation Month, he wanted to highlight freedom...

YOUNG ARTISTS - The High School Art Show held in the Beckmann Gallery at the Waseca Art Center featured work from 36 students representing eight area high schools.

Student art show displays talent

WASECA, Minn - The Waseca Art Center recently celebrated the creativity and talent of young regional artists during its High School Art Show held in the Beckmann Gallery, featuring work from 36 students representing eight area high schools. The exhibit showcased a wide variety of artistic...