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Eighteen girls' hockey players were celebrated at their banquet Thursday, March 16. They were, in no particular order: Kiya Pospisil, Madalyn Benson, Maizee Storey, Kaylee Lawson, Izabela Slechta, Emily Gordon, Madelyn Malecha, Emma Huelsnitz, Ryley Bartz, McKenna Mortensen, Katlyn Schueller, Stevie Johnston, Makayla Forthun, Timmi Volkmer, Cece Huttemier, and Ilamay Draheim. Not pictured but still recognized were Alicia Kellt and Emma Keith.

Best season in 7 years

It was a pretty good first season for Waseca girls’ hockey head coach Chas Benson. At the girls’ hockey end-of-season banquet Thursday, March 16 at the Lakeview Golf Course clubhouse, he shared what his ambitious goals for the team were, which included getting them to a winning record. They...

Members of Grace Lutheran Church took a look at the renovations made to the chapel Wednesday, March 15. Work included ripping out old carpet, installing new roofs, restabilizing the walls, and putting in new electric wiring.

‘Come and see’

Parish members of Grace Lutheran Church got a long-awaited look at their renovated chapel on March 15 during an event dubbed “Come and See.” Following a 6:30 p.m. service, the Grace Lutheran council opened the doors to the chapel: As the congregation filed in, council vice president Joyce...

Prototype - A design submitted alongside Waldorf’s grant application to Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council. Note, this is not the final design.

Mural to grace Waldorf building

The City of Waldorf was awarded a $3,000 arts grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council. The grant was announced on Monday, March 13 at the Waldorf City Council meeting; Funds will be used for a 50-foot-long, 12-foot-high mural on the old “Eisen” building across the street from the...

Melissa Kopachek

Kopachek resigns

“What leads me here tonight is that…I can’t do this anymore. These meetings are getting increasingly more challenging to attend,” stated Janesville council member Melissa Kopachek on a late-night Facebook video which she used to announce her intention to resign. The video was posted Tuesday,...

The members of the Dahnert family assembled for the benefit sale held by Vada Dahnert for her son Tim. Back row: Tim Dahnert, Brad Dahnert, Joel Killday, and Justin Dahnert. Front row: Ashley Killday holding Aspen Killday, Darla Dahnert, Trey Killday, Vada Dahnert, Teresa Dudley, Doreen Coy, Kathy Dahnert.

Tim Dahnert fundraiser

Vada Dahnert held a benefit sale for her son, Tim Dahnert, 55, at Faith United Methodist Church in Waseca Saturday, March 11. The community room in the church was filled with items for sale – items that had been donated by community members and businesses, as well as found free or cheap on the...

Emma Keith, Lauren White, and Caitlin Slattery joined Miss St. Patrick 2020 Carmen Miller and Miss Irish Rose 2020 Rachel Borneke (not pictured).

Smilin’ eyes

As the Irish American Club of Southern Minnesota kicked off its 55th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Saturday, March 11, one thought was shared among the group of over a hundred proud Irish in the pews: This is how it’s supposed to be after a Covid-19...

For the first time since 2020, the new St. Patrick's Day royalty were crowned Saturday evening, March 11. From left: Miss St. Patrick 2020 Carmen Miller, Miss Irish Rose 2023 Caitlin Slattery, Miss St. Patrick 2023 Emma Keith, Miss Shamrock 2023 Lauren White, and Miss Irish Rose 2020 Rachel Borneke.

Pageant winners selected

Irish American Club of Southern Minnesota member Anna Burns reminded the audience that Miss St. Patrick Carmen Miller and Miss Irish Rose Rachel Borneke had served in their positions for not one, not two, but three years, the longest stretch of time in club history. “I think you two can keep...

Council plans summer projects

The Waseca City Council had a very productive 40-minute meeting Tuesday, March 7. Council members awarded a bid for work to take place at Second Street and Second Ave SW, approved plans and authorized accepting bids for various sidewalk projects for this year, and amended the master fee schedule...

New Richland Fire Chief Josh Moen, left, and firefighters observe the property at 402 2nd St. SE in New Richland which caught fire around 11 p.m. Wednesday evening.

NR home ‘unlivable’ after late-night fire

A house fire may deem the house at 402 2nd St. SE in New Richland a total loss. The fire was reported by the home owner, Brandon Osborne, at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported. At the time of reporting the home owner and his dog were sitting safely in their vehicle. “It...

Saskia Nichols, Amy Danielson, and Heidi DeAngelis at the Return of the Sun bellydancing workshop held at the Waseca County Historical Society. Danielson is owner of Bold Oracle Studios and the organizer of the event; all three operated vendor booths.

The light returns

Amy Danielson, Waseca resident and owner of Bold Oracle Studios, hosted a day of belly dancing workshops at the Waseca County History Center, capped off with a show in the evening, titled “Uncoil: Return of the Light” on Saturday, March 11. Belly dancing, Danielson explained, is a grouping of...