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Waseca 2023 graduate Kloe Wadd was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Area VI MASWCD (Soil and Water Conservation District). The following is a copy of her winning essay:
Renewable energy is positive, and has numerous benefits to agriculture. However, there are both positives and...
The Waseca Exchange Club hosted Larry Collins, a former judge known throughout Waseca and the local area, who presented information on the “Veterans Resilient Project” at its Tuesday, June 13 meeting.
The Veterans Resilience Project is a Minnesota nonprofit that provides resources to veterans...
After explaining how science can change objects from solids to liquids, Kobi Shaw gets a pie tin of foamy soap in the face from Steve Russell and a volunteer.
The Waseca Public Library hosted the Circus Science Spectacular by Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw the evening of Monday, June 12.
Many young kids were encouraged to learn about science through different circus techniques, including juggling and prestidigitation–the trick of making things seem to...
After graduate Erika Bowers received her diploma from her mother, Alyssa, the two shared a hug.
“We made it” was a central message echoed by all four 2023 graduates who spoke during the June 4 commencement ceremony: Avery Madsen, Jenaro Delgado Jr., Lindsey Kopetzki, and Aubree Hansen.
Of the 143 students who received their diplomas on Sunday, 83 were honor students.
One of the...
Randy Zimmerman
On May 31, 2023, Waseca Mayor Randy Zimmerman was charged in Waseca County Court with two felony counts of perjury. The court complaint alleged that Zimmerman committed perjury by signing his name to a voter registration form which included false information, implying that he was maintaining a...
Robert Sleep of the Gideons International shared that free pocket Bibles were available after the Waseca baccalaureate program on Wednesday, May 31.
Around fifty Waseca students participated in the annual baccalaureate service in the Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 31. The event brought together several Waseca students of various churches to be both honored and encouraged to continue their faith journey after high school.
Pastor...
Robert Sleep of the Gideons International shared that free pocket Bibles were available after the Waseca baccalaureate program on Wednesday, May 31.
Around fifty Waseca students participated in the annual baccalaureate service in the Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 31. The event brought together several Waseca students of various churches to be both honored and encouraged to continue their faith journey after high school.
Pastor...
Police have charged Jason Lee Horner, 38, in the shooting and killing of Sabrina Lee Schnoor, 25, of Elysian, who was found dead under the I-35 overpass in Owatonna the night of Tuesday, May 30. According to police reports, she died of a gunshot wound in what was believed to be a “targeted attack...
“I understand there are risks,” said city council member Mark Christiansen as he defended his motion that the City of Waseca become the “developer” for about 52 acres of city-owned property within its southeast city limits.
“We’ve got to do something.”
Council member Stacey Schroeder, who...
Grace Wilkinson presents a “parent appreciation” rose to her mother, Krista. Below Ethan Thompson hugs a family member.
“We are meant to fail, learn, and then succeed,” suggested Tatum Smith Vulcan, one of three class speakers at NRHEG’s graduation ceremony held Sunday, June 4.
The Class of 2023 included 68 graduates, 36 of whom had grade point averages (GPAs) above 3.0. Three valedictorians were honored: Anton...
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