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During their March 3 meeting, members of the Waseca County Board followed the recommendation of Adolfson and Peterson (A & P) Construction to approve releasing specifications for a $28.6 million justice center to contractors, so that bids can be submitted and a contractor selected in time for...
Tara Reich, executive director of the collaborative human services agency referred to as MNPrairie, reported to the Waseca County Board of Commissioners during their March 3 meeting regarding steps currently underway to reconfigure the organization.
MNPrairie was established in 2014 when...
BATTER UP - The New Richland Area Sportsmen’s Club fish fry at the New Richland City Hall featured over 220 people on the evening of Feb. 27.
More than 220 people attended a New Richland Area Sportsmen’s Club fish fry at the New Richland City Hall the evening of Friday, Feb. 27.
Volunteers numbering 20 or more worked at every phase of the event, from frying and serving the fish to delivering additional pieces to diners at their...
New Richland area resident Randy Lewer retired on Dec. 31, 2025, after more than 40 years with the U.S. Postal Service.
After more than 40 years with the U.S. Postal Service, lifelong New Richland area resident Randy Lewer retired on Dec. 31, 2025, finishing 20 years of service as the zip code’s postmaster.
The son of farmers Orlin and Ruth, Randy still operates the small farm northeast of New Richland that...
RINGS OF FUN - Since 1994, the NRHEG Elementary Olympics have been a tradition for physical education students.
The NRHEG Elementary Olympics have been a tradition since physical education teacher Bruce Wolfgram began them in 1994.
Current phy ed teachers Beth Schoenrock and Wendy Schultz say they are pleased with this year’s version of the event, and feel a certain pride to have completed the...
WINTER WONDERLAND - The 76th Waseca Sleigh and Cutter parade featured many horse-drawn units on the snowy streets of Waseca on Saturday, Feb. 28.
For the seventy-sixth time, the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter parade brought horse-drawn units of many different kinds to the streets of Waseca on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Sleigh and Cutter committee president Scott Roemhildt reports there were 32 units in this year’s parade. Based on preregistration...
Joan Meyr and Roger Frederick on the dance floor during the Sleigh and Cutter dinner and dance. Roger was 10 years old when he rode on one of the units in the very first Sleigh and Cutter parade 76 years ago.
The Waseca VFW was near capacity the evening of Feb. 27 for the dinner and dance sponsored by the Sleigh and Cutter Association.
Along with music from local band Los T, the evening featured the announcement of this year’s mystery individual, “Frosty,” who turned out to be county...
The Irish American Club of Southern Minnesota will be celebrating their 58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Mill in Waseca on Saturday, March 14.
The day starts with music at 10 a.m., followed by a 10:30 a.m. mass and a Parade of Clans over to the Mill at noon.
Lunch will...
HEART FULL OF FOOD - The Cross of Glory Lutheran Church of Hartland held a Community Valentine's Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Pictured from left: Angela Bell, Carol Light, Ann Lynne, Judy Wyrum, Nancy Harris, Ashley Jacobson, and Shauna Hoelscher, who are all members of the Women of the Altar Guild.
Members of the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church of Hartland held their third annual Valentine’s Day brunch over the breakfast and lunch hour on Sunday, Feb. 22. They had between 75-85 people come through their line and every table in the room was abuzz with conversation.
Upon walking into the...
Beginning next year, robes of this design will be worn by NRHEG vocal music students at some of their performances. Modifications will include "fluted" sleeves with no cuffs and silver-colored piping at the edges of the collar and stole. Music boosters have been working to raise funds for the robes over the past 18 months or more.
During their Feb. 17 meeting, members of the NRHEG School Board voted to contribute the final $3,500 needed toward the $9,500 cost of purchasing 75 robes for use by the high school vocal music program.
Choir boosters and music department teachers Krista Reeder and Seth Schaefer have been...