Waseca County News

AREA FARMERS We'd love to hear from you on how the weather this summer has been affecting your crops and your work. Please reach out to Reporter Ethan Becker at ethan.becker@apgsomn.com to talk more about this.

This morning @RepFinstad was in Waseca to honor the life of Commissioner Blair Nelson. Finstad presented a written copy of a speech he gave to the U.S. House honoring Nelson to both Nelson's family and the commissioners. The speech can be viewed here: youtu.be/PHEPi05JCjA

Five Waseca High School students were invited to perform at Orchestra Hall on Feb. 18, as part of two different All-State ensembles. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The one word Joe Hoehn, Abbe Hoehn and Muriah Miller Keith all had when talking about this year's celebration: exciting. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The Janesville City Council still found themselves stuck on what to do about a proposed THC ordinance during another heated council meeting on Feb. 27. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

@talkette @Ethan_BeckerWCN Hi! The number is unconfirmed right now, but is reportedly around 400 or so. --Ethan

@WasecaNews @Ethan_BeckerWCN Ethan, do you know how many people are currently employed by Itron in Waseca?

Itron, whose roots in Waseca trace back to 1990, announced on Monday afternoon that they are beginning the process of transitioning their plant to South Carolina, and will permanently close in late 2024. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

Justin Hughes, perhaps better known as Possum Willy, has been suffering from complications due to diverticulitis for over six months. With a recent surgery, those problems have hopefully been put to rest. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

This was the festival's second year being a part of the Sleigh and Cutter Festival. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The festival continues tomorrow with a parade at noon, and then wraps up on Sunday with the kite and balloon festival starting at 11. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

Pepito's Pizzeria is located at 308 S. State St., Waseca. It is open 3 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, plus noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The job fair brings a much needed, if not underutilized, focus on career opportunities in the area. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The legislation would take certain regulatory actions, such as licensing, out of the city's hands. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

David LaRochelle -- author of "Moo", "The Best Pet of All" and "This is Not a Cat" -- visited the students at Hartley Elementary as they celebrated I Love to Read month. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

Waseca's Snow Week kicks off next week with the talent show on Monday, Feb. 13. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The crash resulted in one driver having non-life threatening injuries, while the other driver was sent to North Memorial Hospital with life threatening injuries. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The Miss Sleigh and Cutter pageant ended with the coronation of the new Miss Sleigh and Cutter and Miss South Central, as well as the Outstanding Teen for both categories. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

Blattenberger's latest film, Condor's Nest, premiers in theaters across the county today. The nearest theater the film is showing in to Waseca is the Emagine Theater in Lakeville. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

The loss comes despite a game saving goal in the third period by Emma Keith. With the loss to a conference opponent, the Bluejays record in-conference moves to 4-5. (By @Ethan_BeckerWCN) southernminn.com/waseca_county_…

Presented for FREE (no subscription required), the first clues for both the Sleigh and Cutter medallion hunt and Frosty competition: southernminn.com/waseca_county_… southernminn.com/waseca_county_…