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Janesville's heritage to be celebrated in new History Walk
With the goals of making residents more aware of their city’s rich history and even attracting tourists to town, the grassroots Janesville Matters group has finally brought its long-awaited “history walk” to town. The history walk’s grand unveiling took place on a picturesque July evening, in front of a robust crowd at Veterans Memorial Park which had come out to enjoy live music and a hamburger bar at the monthly Songs in the Park free summer concert series. ...
Waseca Hockey Association's annual fundraiser boosted by popular country artist
Buoyed by a nationally known country music artist, the Waseca Hockey Association’s annual fundraiser at Boxer’s Bar drew close to twice as many attendees as it often does, drawing attendees from well beyond Waseca’s borders. Traditionally a highly local affair featuring Minnesota-based bands playing in front of hometown hockey-loving families, this year’s country music themed program was given a national sheen with popular country singer and songwriter Tyler Farr as the headliner. ...
New Richland council hears plans for new events center; interim mayor resigns
Following its closure earlier this year, New Richland’s oldest church has been purchased by a Waseca couple who were part of the congregation and have deep family roots in the area. Now, they’re hoping to turn the historic space into an events center. Built in 1882, First Congregational Church served as a beating heart of New Richland’s tight-knit community. Over the decades, generations of New Richland natives grew up in the church, got married there, had their kids baptized and slowly grew older with each...
Willingham brothers celebrate national title with friends and family
Malik and Kyreese Willingham were always confident that, with enough work, determination and the right mindset, one day they would lift a championship trophy together. After missing out on the opportunity in high school, coming one game short Malik’s senior and Kyreese’s junior year, that dream would have to be put temporarily on hold as Malik transitioned to the college game. “That’s why you play sports, to get to play...
Waseca woman accused of robbing camper, cars at county fair
A Waseca woman is facing a felony burglary charge and two misdemeanors after Waseca County Sheriff’s Deputies say she attempted to rob a camper-trailer and several vehicles at the Waseca County Free Fair. Stacy Anne Evenson, 65, was charged with second degree burglary in Waseca County District Court on July 15, two days after Sheriff’s Office deputies who were assisting with the fair confronted her after a woman screamed that someone was in their camper and stealing items. ...
Rural New Richland man charged for illegal firearm possession
A rural New Richland man convicted of felony sexual misconduct a decade ago is facing a new felony charge after his probation officer discovered a large quantity of ammunition and firearms in a residence he shares with his partner. Bo Elliott Kellerhalls, 43, was booked into Waseca County Jail on July 3 after being charged with possessing firearms and ammunition after being convicted of a violent crime, namely sexual abuse of a minor. ...
Waseca Legion downs Marshall to open sub-state tournament
The Waseca Senior Legion baseball team began postseason play Wednesday afternoon in New Ulm when they faced off against Marshall, who served as the home team in the game. A strong pitching performance from Sabastian Teague and aggressive baserunning performance led Waseca to earn a 6-2 victory to advance in the tournament. Teague pitched six and one third inning of two-run ball, allowing just six hits throughout the game. Tyson Reger entered the game in relief and earned the final two outs of the day...
Steele/Waseca Drug Court celebrates a decade of offering an alternative for recovering addicts
After a decade filled with remarkable, heartwarming success stories, the participants, prosecutors, judges and staff involved with the Steele-Waseca Drug Court say the verdict is in: the program has proven a resounding success. Last week, the Drug Court celebrated its 10-year anniversary, with judges Joseph Beutel and Carol Hanks, Drug Court Administrator Nicole Grams and program participants all speaking in front of a packed courtroom to celebrate the powerful changes the program has brought. ...
New Waseca planning director brings big city experience
After building a highly impressive resume out in the desert, Waseca’s new planning and zoning coordinator has spent the first month on the job adapting his wealth of knowledge of how cities can work to the unique needs of a Minnesota small town. Froke joined the city as planning and zoning director last month after a lengthy period in Arizona, where he grew up, went to university and served in a planning director role in Glendale, which has grown to be one of that state’s...
Waseca mom works to start chess club
About a year ago, a local mother who had recently moved back to Minnesota picked the game of chess back up after years away, finding it helped her to relax and deal with stress. Now, she’s trying to spread her passion for the game by starting a local chess club. Such as it is, the fledgling Waseca Chess Club meets every Monday night at Waseca’s library from 6 to 7 p.m., taking advantage of five donated chess mats which the library keeps stocked for any...
Waseca School Board backs updated plan to help district keep up with building maintenance
As required by the state, the Waseca School Board has approved its annual Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan, laying out a broad 10-year plan and commitment to keep up with maintenance needs at the district’s aging facilities. The plan provides a budget for how it will spend its anticipated LTFM revenue from the state, which is expected to cover basic maintenance and upgrades, such as fixes and replacements of components of the plumbing, electrical and other systems that have outlived their useful life. ...
Waseca Art Center honors passionate supporter with gallery in her name
Over the last half century, the matriarch of one of Waseca’s most prominent and expansive families has brought her incredible talent and passion for the arts to her hometown art center, serving as a backbone, leader and mentor for so many in the small community nonprofit. On Friday, the Art Center paid a fitting tribute to Char Harguth, not only displaying her art in its front gallery but permanently naming the space in her honor, appropriate for a woman whose passion and selfless service over...
Waseca County board hears about regional transportation needs
Though the Minnesota Legislature has invested a growing amount of money into road improvements, projections suggest it won’t be enough to stem further decline in the quality of southwest Minnesota roads, according to staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners heard a broad overview of the state of the region’s road network courtesy of officials from MnDOT’s District 7, which covers 13 counties across southwest Minnesota and is headquartered in Mankato, by far the largest city in the district. ...
Waseca Exchange Club takes center stage at national convention in Texas
During the Exchange Clubs National Convention, in San Antonio, Texas in July, the local Waseca Exchange Club was conferred with multiple National Awards — the highest number the club has ever received since its founding in 1982. Club president Mikhail Rostislavovich was given the “Distinguished Club Presidents Award ”for his commitment to the community of Waseca and his strong belief in the principles of the National Exchange Club,” according to Tracy Edwards, chief executive officer during the ceremony. ...
Waterville downs Waseca as town ball postseason play rolls along
After Waseca defeated Lake Crystal in the play-in round, the matchup was set in the 13-60 playoffs between the Braves and top seeded Waterville Saturday afternoon. Five innings of scoreless ball eventually gave way to a torrent of runs which saw the hard-hitting Indians pull away to earn a 9-4 victory. The pitching battle between starters Dalton Grose of Waterville and Tyson Reger of Waseca was nothing short of dominant through the first five innings with just four combined hits spread throughout the early action,...
Waseca council considers financial aspects of Gaiter Lake Deal
Despite sharp criticism from several members of the public, the Waseca City Council is continuing to move forward with the Gaiter Lake development, with councilors hearing from Doug Green of consulting firm Baker Tilly on how the financial arrangements around the project might work. While acknowledging upfront that he is “not a housing expert,” Green attempted to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the city’s major investment from a financial perspective, breaking down the lots in the new development based on three tiers from most valuable...
Waseca man charged with possessing child pornography
A Waseca man is facing a felony charge for possessing child pornography after a series of administrative subpoenas tied his email account to a pornagraphic film involving an underaged girl which was uploaded onto a popular file hosting app last August. Anthony Floyd Wolff, 38, was charged on June 20 with possession of child pornography, marking the culmination of a months-long investigation which began last November when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip from Dropbox. ...
Despite weekend storms, Waseca County Free Fair a hit
Though fickle weather on Saturday and Sunday may have made for a disappointing climax, the 2024 Waseca County Free Fair still went into the books as Waseca’s favorite party of the summer. Alongside tried and true favorites, the 2024 Waseca County Free Fair featured new bands, new food stands, new rides and new events like the beloved “Dock Dogs,” which saw beloved furry companions splash into the pool before adoring audiences. ...
Waseca girls 12U team claims MYSA State Championship as youth programs celebrate impressive summer
With the continued growth and development of the Waseca Soccer Club, success at every level has followed with three of the teams representing Waseca qualifying to compete in the MYSA State Championship Tournaments, the 12U girls, 11U boys and 16U boys teams. While all three teams had their fair share of moments, it was the 12U girls team that put together a monstrous run, claiming the MYSA State Title. The team, led by head coach Neil Johannsen with assistant coach Anne Johannsen and team manager...
Waseca Legion loses to Owatonna in 6-5 thriller
The Waseca American Legion baseball team traveled to Owatonna last week to take on the Post 77 team. While the game ultimately did not end in their favor, Waseca put up a great fight, as it was a back-and-forth game all the way through. The game was tied at 5 in the sixth, but a run scored by Owatonna in the inning put them ahead of Waseca and ended up winning by a score of 6-5. ...
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