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EARLY LEARNING - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is partnering with Capstone and ABDO to accept applications for its Early Literacy Grant program.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with publishing companies Capstone and ABDO, is accepting applications for its Early Literacy Grant program. This grant is designed to support early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age eight by...
Thanks to a decision made by the members of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners during their Feb. 17 meeting, deer hunters in Waseca County this fall will have the opportunity to use any type of firearm legal for the hunt. During a listening session attended by about 50 people the evening of...
Ellendale Fire Department Chief Logan Busho stands in the empty bays of the city’s new fire hall, which is expected to be operational this spring. The old hall is more than 50 years old, small and outdated; this facility will allow the department room to grow.
This spring, expect a stronger-than-usual breeze from the southwest – specifically, from Ellendale.
It will be the collective sigh of relief when all of the work is complete on the city’s new fire hall, more than 30 years in the making.
“The oldest blueprints I have are from ’94,”...
During a brief meeting the morning of Feb. 18, members Patti Schuch, Brad Krause, Russ Frederick, Matt Harrington and Chris Osterloh of the Waseca County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received an update from Planning and Zoning department administrator Tina Wilson regarding numerous...
Former State Representative Jeremy Munson (Republican-Lake Crystal) was strongly endorsed Saturday as the Republican candidate for the Minnesota State Senate in District 22. On the first ballot at the Party’s endorsing convention held at the Kato Ballroom, Munson received 90% of the votes cast by...
A group of 20 or more has begun gathering regularly at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf to watch episodes of the Christian series “The Chosen” and use it as a basis for short Bible study sessions. The group will meet again at 6 p.m. on March 15. At that time, season one, episode 5 will be viewed...
About 250 people participated in the New Richland Sportsmen's ice fishing contest the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 14. The day featured many exciting elements, including a prize for all children 15 and under, temperatures in the high 40s, and drawings for many prizes.
About 250 people took part in a fishing contest on St. Olaf Lake the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 14. The event was sponsored by the New Richland and Fountain Lake Sportsmen’s Clubs and by Fleet Farm. Well over $2,000 worth of prizes and gifts were given away during the event.
The Sportsmen’...
New Richland city council member and local businessman Jason Casey said he hoped to serve as a catalyst by calling together a meeting of farmers and business operators at the New Richland City Hall the evening of Feb. 11.
About 25 people attended in person and online for an informal...
BASEBALL STAR - Owen Wayne signed his Bethany Lutheran College letter of intent with his team near, just before school let out on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
Owen Wayne, senior student at NRHEG High School, signed on to play baseball for Bethany Lutheran College in a ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 12 in New Richland. The room was full of classmates, teammates and family members who were there to show support.
Dan Stork, Activities Director for NRHEG...
Finding city employees was a major item of discussion during the Geneva city council meeting held the evening of Feb. 10. The City is seeking a full-time individual to manage public works and maintenance. Needed for the summer is a manager for the city pool; the council is also seeking...