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During the Waseca school board’s regular business meeting, Superintendent Eric Hudspith reported the fifteen teachers new to the district this year completed orientation and met the rest of the staff. Hudspith said three or four were student teachers in Waseca and have chosen to stay.
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During their Tuesday, Aug. 19, work session, members of the Waseca City Council were given information regarding the general fund and the city’s potential property tax levy, then offered two options for a possible preliminary levy amount.
During the meeting, city manager Carl Sonnenberg...
WORKFORCE - Members of the Workforce Development Committee are, from left, Craig Ryan, Dr. Jason Miller, Colin Worke, Jon Froke, Shannon Kuball, Jodie Thompson, Jenna Nelson, Robin Dulas, and Mikhail Rostislavovich.WORKFORCE - Members of the Workforce Development Committee are, from left, Craig Ryan, Dr. Jason Miller, Colin Worke, Jon Froke, Shannon Kuball, Jodie Thompson, Jenna Nelson, Robin Dulas, and Mikhail Rostislavovich.
The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is proud to announce that Shannon Kuball has been appointed as the new Chair of the Workforce Development Committee.
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Shannon brings a wealth of insight, passion, and commitment to this important role. The Workforce Development Committee is...
DECADE OF SUCCESS - Bill Bartz and Emily Knudson, owners of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, held a celebration at the farm marking their ten years in business. Nearly 200 people attended.
Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm (PGPF) marked its 10th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration on the farm, welcoming nearly 200 guests including family, close friends, former employees, vendors, collaborators, and longtime supporters. Owners Emily Knudsen and Bill Bartz hosted the evening with...
GO-GETTER - Eddie Bethke, 18, helps with the ongoing operations of Ed's Greenhouse, owned by Edward Bethke, south of Waseca. Eddie sells produce at the farmers market on Saturdays and along North State Street near Tasty House restaurant during the week. Pioneer photo by Deb Bently
Eddie Bethke, 18, likes the idea of being a farmer for the rest of his life. He says he loves to watch and think about the way things grow.
No one has had more opportunity than Eddie, who lives with his father Ed southeast of Waseca. Ed worked for decades as a mechanic for Bird’s Eye foods...
Eleven Waseca citizens spoke during the public comment section of the regular Waseca City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19 talking about the Clearwater Preserve project or the flooding of homes.
Advocating for the Clearwater development were six prominent Waseca leaders and business...
QUILTING EXCELLENCE - Thomas Sexton was the first of four veterans to receive his Quilt of Valor on Monday August 19, 2025 at the Waseca Legion. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented four area veterans surrounded by friends and family with beautifully crafted quilts on Monday, Aug. 18, at Waseca Legion Post 228. Beth Birch, foundation member and president of Post 56 American Legion Auxiliary in Albert Lea presented the honors in front...
STRONG START - The 16 motorcyclists and six cars participating in the Ducks and Hogs for Dogs were escorted our of Barney’s Drive-In on Saturday, Aug. 23. Pioneer photo by Ben Revermann
An unexpected “sweater weather” type of morning awaited participants on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Barney’s Drive In for the Ducks and Hogs for Dogs fundraiser. A harsh wind was blowing off Clear Lake as 16 motorcycles and six vehicles waved goodbye for their departure. Many of them were wearing jean...
LOCAL LEADERS - Representative Brad Finstad stopped in Waseca this past week to meet with local leaders as part of his journey to visit every county in his district. Pioneer photo by Eli Lutgens
Representative Brad Finstad made a stop in Waseca this week as part of his ongoing journey to personally visit every county in his district. In a vibrant yet intimate gathering at the Waseca Art Center, leaders from the City, County, School District, Chamber of Commerce, Sheriff’s Department,...
Minnesota’s First District Congressman Brad Finstad visited with local community leaders for approximately one hour Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at the Waseca Art Center as part of a southern Minnesota walking tour. During the month of August, Finstad is making dozens of stops including nine in...
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