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Extra chairs were needed to seat a fairly large group of high school seniors during the Sept. 15 meeting of the Waseca City Council; the high-schoolers were there to meet a requirement in their political science class.
The council adopted a preliminary tax levy at 5 percent; the final...
“Our parade was a success, and our field show will be, too,” declared Waseca Marching Classic organizer Mary Williams during the award ceremony that took place in Trowbridge Park after the noon-time parade on Sept. 19.
Most listeners probably attributed her statement as an affirmation that...
During their Sept. 15 meeting, county board members approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 3.5 percent, meaning that the property tax amount which will be expected for real estate not located within an incorporated community in 2027 will be higher by roughly 3.5 percent than in 2026.
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During their meeting on Sept. 14, members of the Waldorf city council set the city’s preliminary property tax levy increase at 15 percent; a final levy will be determined in December. Under Minnesota law, the final levy can be lower than the preliminary one, but cannot be higher.
The...
During their Sept. 15 meeting, members of the county board set aside time at the beginning of their next regularly scheduled meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, to share an updated list of county highway projects scheduled for completion through 2035.
The hearing is both an opportunity...
“I want to see people benefit from these programs,” stated Waseca County Economic Development Authority (EDA) member Patti Schuch. “How can we make sure they know they’re available?”
The programs Schuch is speaking about include low-interest loans, assistance learning about opportunities...
September is School Board Recognition Month. Superintendent Eric Hudspith presented his proposed 2026-2027 performance goals to the board during the September 17 business meeting. The goals, which mirror the district’s strategic plan, are part of the superintendent evaluation completed by board...
Shown here about two-thirds of the way through construction, the 165-foot-diameter grain bin being built at Guardian Energy near Janesville already dwarfs the 1-million bushel capacity bin standing next to it. When complete, the new bin will be the world's largest, capable of holding 2.2 million bushels. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
A grain bin currently being built by J & D Construction of Montevideo, MN at the Guardian Energy ethanol plant near Janesville will have a capacity of 2.3 million bushels, making it the world’s largest–outsizing each of two 2.2 million bushel bins in Mason City, Iowa.
J & D salesman...
Denny Hoehn, Sandy and Randy Prange, Wes Ruedy, Ed Hoehn, Bruce Tappe and Roger Ockwig were the cooks for the Heroes Appreciation Breakfast at the Waseca American Legion on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Pioneer photos by Ben Revermann
The Waseca Legion held a Hero’s Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday Sept. 20. This all-you-can-eat event was held to honor those who serve our community, including law enforcement, fire fighters, emergency medical providers, first responders and medical personnel. All heroes ate for free.
Mike...
NRHEG fifth-graders took part in Farm and Home Safety Day at the Waseca County fairgrounds on Sept. 15. The day included a chance to see a medi-vac helicopter as well as a variety of safety presentations. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
About 280 local fifth-graders took part in safety-related conversations and activities during the Farm Bureau Farm and Home Safety Camp the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to organizer Debbie Roemhildt.
Students from the Janesville public school system, New Richland-Hartland-...
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