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One of the many steps to the "Broadband for All" initiative which recently garnered Waseca County national recognition was to encourage members of the public to find out more about the process of installing the necessary fiber optic cable. Here, representatives from communications company Bevcomm gathered for a photo during a session this April.

Waseca broadband initiative receives national award

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized Waseca County’s “Broadband for All” initiative as being among the most successful in the nation in the category of Community and Economic Development in 2025. Under the initiative, about 300 miles of fiber optic cable are being...

ICAN ANNIVERSARY - Jen Williamson, Tiffany Lynch, Mike Jevning and Taryn Sack were present for the ICAN twenty-fifth anniversary celebration at Northeast Park in Waseca on Monday, June 30, 2025.

ICAN celebrates 25 years of service

A large, cheerful crowd gathered at Northeast Park in Waseca the evening of Monday, June 30, to celebrate a major milestone—ICAN’s twenty-fifth anniversary. But more than marking 25 years, the evening was labeled as a celebration of the dedicated ICAN employees and the impact they have made...

Clearwater updates, internet crimes

With all council members except Gary Conrath in attendance, the Waseca City Council discussed updates to the Clearwater Preserve project, internet crimes against children, and the amended outdoor tornado siren at their regular meeting July 1. Stantec civil engineer Pat Sveum presented the...

Executive Director-Robin Dulas, Chamber President Mikhail Rostislavovich, Administrative Assistant Kristie Biehn

New location, improved space

The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is proud to announce its relocation to a new and improved space. The Chamber’s new office is now open at 105 22nd Ave NE, Suite A, located in the Suburban building on the north side of Waseca. This move marks an exciting new chapter for the...

Waseca County Horse Thief Detectives from right: Nadine Sehnert, Kristi Sehnert and Theresa Riecke were present for the 161st annual meeting on July 4, 2025.

Horse Thief Detectives continue annual tradition for more than century and a half

The Waseca County Horse Thief Detectives (WCHTD) held their 161st annual get together on July 4, 2025, under the pavilion at the Northeast Park in Waseca. Also attending was an elected official, Waseca County Sheriff Jay Dulas who spoke in front of the medium sized crowd. According to their...

Lions Club features golf tournament, more

Founded in 1927 and one of the oldest of its kind in Minnesota, the Waseca Lions Club is hosting its annual golf tournament July 24 at the Lakeside Golf Course in Waseca. For $100 per participant, a hopeful golfer can make use of a golf cart and enjoy a provided lunch. Businesses and...

Families and crew were able to find some success with kites despite little wind at the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Kite Festival at Farmamerica Sunday, July 6.

Kite Festival soars with no wind

Sunday was a perfect day — unless you wanted to fly a kite. The bright sun and warmth was missing one vital ingredient, a consistent wind. As hundreds of people walked around and relaxed in the shade of Farmamerica the afternoon of Sunday, July 6, for the Great American Kite Festival,...

10 boats participated in the Waseca Lakefest Boat Parade Friday, July 10. Prizes were awarded for the Best Party Barge and Most Creative.

Lakefest Boating Parade, contest grows bigger

The Waseca Lakefest Boat Parade took place on the afternoon of Friday, July 4. A wind blowing off the lake helped beat back some of the midday heat, which reached into the 90s. Prizes were $200 for first place, $75 for second. Prizes were presented on the lower level of the Boathouse...

Todd Michael Jameson finishes three-day weekend at Pizza Farm

To wrap up the Fourth of July weekend, the Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm presented two musicians from 1 to 7 p.m.the evening of Sunday, July 6. Performing first was Todd Michael Jameson, followed by Fred the Bear. Prior to the show, Jameson, a solo act, had a few minutes to talk as he set up...

WARM WELCOME - Dr. Kimberly Meyer, formerly principal at Jackson County Central in Jackson, is NRHEG's Elementary Principal. She says she is "a real school nerd" who loves back-to-school shopping and the start of each new school year.

Kimberly Meyer is new NRHEG principal

Dr. Kimberly Meyer joined the NRHEG school district as its new elementary principal as of July 1, taking the position held for the past three years by Craig Kopetzki. Meyer comes to NRHEG from Jackson County Central, where she had been principal for the past five years. She says she is glad...