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PROFILES: Waseca's Rostislavovich mingled with world leaders atop GOP before settling here
After a long career in public service which saw him meet with many of the most prominent leaders of his generation, Mikhail Rostislavovich has now devoted himself in “retirement” to giving back as much as possible to his adopted hometown of Waseca. From President of the Exchange Club to Vice President of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors to Vice President of the Waseca Art Center, Rostislavovich occupies a variety of highly visible roles in a community he moved to just three...
PROFILES: Waseca's Cochrans of Kiesler’s Campground working hard so you can relax
Tall as a real tree, Kiesler’s Campground and RV Resort’s welcoming mascot KC is a lively embodiment of the values its owners aim for in every aspect of their 52-year-old business: friendliness, positive energy, vibrancy, flexibility, fun and smiles for all. “KC is a tree the kids go crazy for,” said Kristi Corchran, 39, who, along with her husband Mike, 43, and parents, Steve and Belinda Kiesler, operates the popular resort situated on the southeast shores of Clear Lake in Waseca. ...
Waseca Marching Classic, Classic Car Show expected to draw thousands to town
One of Waseca’s biggest events of the year is taking place next weekend, with the 37th annual Waseca Marching Classic set to draw in more than 1,000 students and thousands more family members, music lovers and staff on Saturday, Sept.21. Kicking off at noon with a parade of nearly 100 units, the Marching Classic will make its way to Trowbridge Park for an award ceremony before arriving at Waseca Junior-Senior High School for a classic field show, featuring eight parade bands and 12 field bands. ...
Waseca Area Foundation to celebrate 35th anniversary
From humble origins in the All School Class Reunion of 1988, the Waseca Area Foundation has grown to become one of the most complex and comprehensive of many community-based nonprofit organizations serving small towns across Minnesota. Working in close partnership with the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation, the Waseca Area Foundation now gives back $350,000 to the community annually, funding organizations running the gauntlet from the library to the Art Center to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. ...
Memorial ride honors Hunter Frank, raises funds for veterans
It would've taken more than a light rain to dampen spirits at the Hunter Alexander Frank (HAF) Memorial Ride. "It’s a great feeling, seeing so many people come to support this," said Brandon Flores, who started the annual tradition in his brother's memory. Hunter Frank, son of Annette Duncan and Chad Frank, died in 2020 while deployed with the U.S. Navy in El Salvador. He was 20 years old. Hunter...
Bluejays bounce back after tie with 2 shutout victories
The Waseca Bluejays girls soccer team had a busy last week, as they played three games in a span of four days, now well into their 2024 campaign. The Bluejays started the season 4-0 and suffered their first loss against St. Peter last week in a 2-1 battle, which was their third road game in a row. They returned back to their home field last Friday to play three straight games at home. ...
Waseca County's Farm and Home Safety Day a unique offering for students
For over a quarter century, Waseca County’s Home and Farm Safety Day has provided invaluable lessons for a generation of fifth graders across the county, with organizers saying that if it can save just one life, the lessons provided will have been well worth it. Held at the Waseca County Fairgrounds for the first time after years at FarmAmerica, Farm and Home Safety Day featured six safety stations, focused on animal safety, tractor/PTO safety, ATV/snowmobile/boat safety, electrical safety, chemical safety and lawnmower/chainsaw safety. ...
New Richland Council to consider new stormwater fund
With the county ditch system that serves New Richland in need of a comprehensive redetermination, the city is looking at setting up a new stormwater fund to fund current and future repair needs, potentially following the lead of nearby Janesville. The creation of a stormwater fund won the strong endorsement of City Administrator Anthony Martens, who said that he would bring such a proposal to a future council meeting. According to city consultant Abdo, just a simple council vote is all it would take to...
Janesville council discusses streets, parks budget, library
Despite inflation and rising personnel costs, Janesville’s Parks and Streets budgets are set to actually decrease in the coming year, as the city is starting to catch up on street repairs, enabling it to shift funding toward other priorities. Pending council approval, Public Works Director Joe Ziemke said that he’s hoping to invest in a new payloader and also in a variety of personal protective equipment, such as rain gear, rubber boots, and safety gear such as hard hats and glasses. ...
Bulldogs drop pair of matches ahead of busy week
The Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton volleyball team competed in a pair of matches last week with a road contest against Medford and a home battle against Bethlehem Academy. After claiming the first set against Medford, the Bulldogs dropped the next three, losing 3-1. In the matchup with BA, a tight first set that went to the Cardinals 25-23, gave way to a sweep that puts Bulldogs’ record at 1-4 (0-3 GC). JWP faces a busy week ahead, traveling to Alden-Conger Monday and Blooming Prairie Tuesday before hosting Hayfield Thursday, Sep. 19.
15th annual grape stomp a hit at Indian Island Winery
Indian Island Winery’s 15th annual grape stomp was again a huge hit, with the Janesville area winery’s popular combo of a competitive grape stomp and a beer tent again proving a hit with area residents. The grape stomp portion of the event again fully sold out, with a crowd largely composed of local regulars jumping at the chance to compete in pairs and alongside friends, and to win prizes for the most productive and best dressed groups. ...
Waseca Chamber of Commerce collaborates with schools on election debates
The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waseca Public Schools invite all community members to attend upcoming local election debates. The mayoral debate will be held on Tuesday, Sept, 24 at 7 p.m., between incumbent Mayor Randy Zimmerman and candidate Milton Madson. The Minnesota House District 19B Rep. Race between newcomers Edel Fernandez (D) and Tom Sexton (R) will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. City Council Wards I and II will be on Tuesday, Oct. 22 starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by a short break, and then resuming with the Ward III Councilors commencing at 8 p.m. Ward I debaters will be incumbent Stacey Schroeder and challenger Adam Jensen. Vying to represent Ward II will be Gary Conrath, Marty Johnson, and Nicholas Meister. In Ward III, the audience will hear from incumbent Mark Christiansen, plus candidates Theresa Rieke, Chad Schlueter, and Koby Wright.
Turnovers doom Bulldogs in road loss to Cleveland
Friday night, the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Bulldog football team traveled to Cleveland to take on the Clippers. A trio of interceptions and a blocked punt that resulted in a Cleveland touchdown haunted the Bulldogs as they fell 27-7. With the loss, JWP falls to 0-3 to start the season. On just the second play from scrimmage, Brennan Kortuem tracked down an errant pass from quarterback Daulton Bauer, intercepting the pass and returning...
Bluejays pick up second victory of season, win 20-14 over Tigers
The Waseca Bluejays football team had a long drive to their week 3 matchup against the Marshall Tigers on the road, but that didn’t affect their play on the field, as they came away with a victory over the Tigers for the second year in a row. Even though the Bluejays did not shut out the Tigers like they did last year, the Bluejays still came out on top 20-14. This puts the Bluejays at 2-1 on the season just like at this time last...
Panthers pick up first win of season against Crusaders
Spirits were high in New Richland on Friday night as the NRHEG Panthers football team celebrated teacher appreciation as the seniors gave their favorite teachers their away jersey to wear at the game. The seniors’ love for their teachers translated onto the field as they played their heart out and came away with their first win of the season. They won against the Mayer Lutheran High Crusaders 38-15 at home. ...
Panthers pick up first win of season against Crusaders
Spirits were high in New Richland on Friday night as the NRHEG Panthers football team celebrated teacher appreciation as the seniors gave their favorite teachers their away jersey to wear at the game. The seniors’ love for their teachers translated onto the field as they played their heart out and came away with their first win of the season. They won against the Mayer Lutheran High Crusaders 38-15 at home. ...
NRHEG competes at Blooming Prairie Invitational
A sunny Tuesday afternoon was the perfect day for a cross country meet in Blooming Prairie, as the Awesome Blossoms hosted their annual invitational at the country club. NRHEG was one of the schools that competed at the event, along with a handful of other teams in the Gopher Conference. While the Panthers competed and had runners in both the boys and girls division finishing in second place, they did not have enough runners participating to compete in the official team scores. ...
Waseca County board hears about programs to help local agriculture
For close to a decade, a Mankato-based nonprofit launched in the wake of the Great Recession has played a key role in helping Waseca County’s flagship industry to expand and grow, much to the applause of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners. At its regular business meeting last Tuesday, the board heard a presentation from Sam Ziegler of Greenseam, which plays a key role in supporting many of the more than 1,000 businesses throughout the region which are part of or related to the ag...
Waldorf man charged with DWI after crash that reportedly downed power pole
A Waldorf man is facing two felony counts of criminal vehicular operation, along with a third gross misdemeanor for a DWI, following a violent crash in which alcohol was quickly determined to be a leading factor. Hunter Michael Hill, 23, was charged in Waseca County District Court Sept. 6 over a crash which took place the night prior in Waseca County’s Alton Township. Deputies responded to a report that a vehicle had struck a power pole and was on the ground. ...
2 men charged with drug possession near elementary school in Waseca
A pair of Waseca men are facing three felony charges each after agents with the South Central Drug Investigation Unit obtained a search warrant for a residence just a block from Hartley Elementary School and found extensive supplies of controlled substances. Juan Carlos Galvan Jr., 27, and Miqeas Alvarez, 26, were each charged with third degree felony drug possession counts due to the discovery of cocaine within a school zone, along with fourth degree felony drug charges for possession of hallucinogens and intent to sell...
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