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Welcome Historical Sites Recreation & Leisure

Festivals

Arts & Culture

Recreation & Leisure

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Community Profile

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Area Communities

Shopping

Dining

Where to Worship

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elcome to Waseca, Minnesota. This Community Guide includes information on things that we enjoy all year round, as well as special attractions and events that will entertain the whole family. Discover Waseca and experience a city full of opportunity and fun. We invite you to enjoy our beautiful lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards and picturesque homes. Stop and shop our antique, craft and charming specialty shops. Love History? Tour our historical museum, Farmamerica, arts center and so much more. Looking for Recreation? Try our Waterpark, hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, golf, dining and coffee houses. All these can be enjoyed any season and are worthy of a return trip. Plan your stay in Waseca. We offer quaint bed and breakfasts, comfortable inns and suites, and lake cabins. We have a great quality of life in Waseca, great business support, good careers, affordable housing and a sage environment. The attraction to our community is the small town atmosphere, the contentment among its residents, the refreshing business climate and the progressive attitude. Quality of life has always been a top priority for Waseca. Visitors fall in love with Wasecaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty, history and small town charm. Enjoy your visit to Waseca. Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Foels 507-835-3260 www.wasecachamber.com www.discoverwaseca.com

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A great place to live. Waseca is a great place to live. Community people make it that way. Around here people know their neighbors. It’s a way of life we all enjoy. That’s why we proudly support our community and Waseca Schools by offering the Bluejay Debit Card—which —which helps Waseca Schools every time you buy. Use it anywhere Master Card is accepted. Already, it’s donated over $200,000 to school programs! Call or stop in to put one in your pocket.

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n 2013 the Waseca County Historical Society celebrated its 75th birthday. It also reopened its exhibits after adding a lift and main floor bathroom to the Second Avenue NE center. The society was established in 1938 to collect and preserve the history of Waseca County. The museum is located in the former 1917 Waseca Methodist Church at 315 Second Ave. NE in Waseca. Pay special attention to the building’s dome and former altar, painted by the late Mark Barens who created ethnic motifs to represent the county’s Native Americans and the immigrants who settled here. The museum offers annual exhibitions, has a Retro Gift Shop and a Waseca County Timeline on the second floor and a year-round exhibit. Across the street, the Bailey-Lewer Research Library, a branch of the Church of Latter Day Saints library, houses records, newspapers and documents tracing the history of Waseca County. Included are more than 37,000 artifact records, 15,000 photographs and more than 300,000 archived records. Members have free access to microfilm reader/printers, newspaper microfilm and access to the website and library research. The WCHS mission is to continue to collect the stories and artifacts of Waseca County and make it all accessible for generations to come. For more information, visit www.historical. waseca.mn.us 6

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Annual events include: • February Ice Harvest at Clear Lake • Spring Luncheon-Lecture Series in March, April and May • Holiday exhibit and open house the first weekend in December • Bailey House historical gardens host the Waseca Garden Tour the first Sunday in August Museum is open Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Research library open Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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In Waseca 1. J. W. Aughenbaugh house 831 Third Ave. NE, built in 1897 by John W. Aughenbaugh, partner in EACO Flour Mills, now the Masonic Temple. 2. R. P. Ward house 804 E. Elm Ave., built in 1896 by E.S. Stebbins for Roscoe Percy Ward, son of early settler William G. Ward; still a private home. 3. Waseca County Courthouse 307 N. State St., built in 1897, it is a classic example of Richardsonian architecture with local Kasota limestone. 4. Miller-Armstrong building 202 Second St. SW, built for W.J. Armstrong Co., recently renovated and now headquarters of Elm Homes, restaurants, B&B rooms and conference center. 5. W. R. Wolf house 522 Second Ave. NE, built in 1895 by W.R. Wolf, merchant and businessman, an example of Queen Anne style; now home of Pine Cone B&B.

Between Waseca and Otisco 7. Vista Lutheran Church County Route 20, Otisco Township, built in 1908, Swedish Gothic Revival-style architecture.

Janesville 8. Janesville Library 102 West Second St., built in 1912 for $6,195.20, with $5,000 raised locally and remainder donated by Andrew Carnegie. 9. Seha Sorghum Mill / Okaman Elk Farm County Road 5, built in 1904 by Cornelius L. Seha, historic sorghum mill. (not pictured)

In New Richland 10. New Richland Odd Fellows Hall on Division Street, built in 1902, neo-classical. Renovation of the building has been completed and it is now the New Richland library.

6. P. C. Bailey house Second Ave. NE at Fourth St. NE, built in 1868 by P.C. Bailey, it is one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest surviving homes and now functions as the Waseca Co. Historical Society Research Center.

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n Waseca, where arts and culture flourish throughout the year, the big news of 2014 is the one year anniversary of the opening of the bigger and better Waseca Art Center in the renovated and historic building on the corner of North State Street and Second Avenue NE in downtown. In the impressive glass-front facility, the Waseca Arts Council will continue to offer classes, programs and shows for students and exhibitions, drawing classes and events for adults.

The new center includes a gallery, a gift shop, basement classrooms, an elevator to the third floor concert space and more. Art center hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. The center is staffed by volunteers so call ahead at 507-835-1701. Admission is free. Information about the art center is available online at www.wasecaartscouncil.org

Other cultural events include: • Concerts by the Waseca Chorale • Dancing classes and performances by Sharri’s School of Dance • Waseca County Historical Society’s Spring Luncheon series, shows and events.

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• High school band, choir and drama performances throughout the school year • Christmas Time’s A-Comin’, a Branson style Country Gospel Christmas show in December to benefit the American Red Cross • Sights & Sounds of Christmas House Walk, presented by the Waseca Arts Council, the first weekend of December

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Gateway to the Lakes

here are 50 lakes within a half-hour drive of Waseca, including Lake Elysian near Janesville, Reeds Lake west of Waseca, St. Olaf Lake outside of New Richland and Tetonka and Sakatah lakes in Waterville. Waseca’s prized lakes welcome visitors at both the east and west ends of town and offer ample opportunity for water sports, fishing, picnics or a quiet walk. Clear Lake, the large 652-acre lake on the east entrance to Waseca, is the place to go for fishing, boating, water skiing, sailing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. One of Clear Lake’s highlights is the bike trail loved by walkers, joggers and bikers looking for fresh air and exercise. The trail hugs the lake’s shoreline before connecting to trails within the city. The lake is filled with walleye, northern pike, sunfish, perch and large mouth bass. In the winter, Clear Lake is home to dozens of ice fishing houses and snowmobile activities including the Waseca County Historical Society’s ice harvest and the Kruger Memorial snowmobile races each February.

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n the west side of town is Loon Lake, a quiet 80-acre lake with a picturesque and historic island. Loon Lake offers a perfect place to fish, canoe, watch wildlife or to picnic in the tree-filled park equipped with tables, playground equipment and a 2.2-mile walking path. Fish for bluegills, crappies, bass, northern pike and bullheads at Loon Lake, an â&#x20AC;&#x153;electric boat motors onlyâ&#x20AC;? lake. A boat ramp is located on 10th St. NW and a fishing pier is within walking distance. Shoreline restoration projects have added native wildflowers and improved water quality and stabilized the shoreline of both lakes. Across southern Minnesota, lakes provide recreation in all seasons, with bait shops, hotels, resorts and campgrounds available for supplies and overnight stays.

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Parks, trails and outdoor recreation

aseca County’s parks and trails provide leisure and recreational activities for all ages in a wide variety of settings and locations. On the east side of Waseca, on beautiful Clear Lake, is Maplewood Park, one of the last remnants of the big woods that once covered southern Minnesota. Take the road to the top of the hill to enjoy paths that wind through the woods,discovernativewildflowersand appreciate the quiet beauty of Maplewood, a true Waseca treasure. Once the home of private cabins and a statelyhotel,Maplewoodbecamepublic land and is now the site of nature walks and the Chautauqua Revival which won’t take place in 2014.

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aplewood Park is just one of 15 city parks covering 200 acres of Waseca land. The city features everything from small neighborhood parks where Community Education activities are offered in the summer, to the 24-acre Northeast Park, site of the Waseca Water Park and other recreational facilities. Waseca parks include:

•Clear Lake Bike and Walking Trail, 4.64 miles around the lake and through the city, a safe place to walk, jog, roller blade and bike •Clear Lake Park, 12.5 acres with sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, basketball hoops, playground equipment, beach, picnic shelter, grills and band shell. LakeFest is celebrated in the park each Fourth of July

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•Loon Lake Park, where nature lovers and families picnic, play and enjoy the park and trail of Waseca’s smaller lake •Oak Park with tennis courts and skateboarding, picnic tables and grills •Trowbridge Park where kids play ball in the summer and ice skate in the winter beside the historic Trowbridge Bandstand •Northeast Park, the city’s newest park and site of the Waseca Water Park •Tink Larson Field, the Waseca Ice Arena, Northwest Nature Park, University Park, Sportsman Park, Memorial Park, Southview Park, Community Field, Emerson Park complete the city’s opportunities for outdoor recreation For more information on Waseca’s parks and trails, call Waseca City Hall at 507-835-9700 or visit www.ci.waseca.mn.us

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Waseca County’s park system includes 534.5 acres of mostly undeveloped wooded lands. •Courthouse Park, 175 acres located at 120th Street with walking trails, horseback riding trails, campground areas, picnic shelters and playgrounds, softball and basketball. Call the Courthouse Park caretaker at 507 835-4657 or email craig.daniel@co.waseca. mn.us for information

•Waldorf City Park on County Road 3 is filled with picnic shelters, a playground, ball fields, tennis court, volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Call City Hall at 507 239-2248 Enjoy the great Waseca County area outdoors and discover our parks and trails!

•Developed parks also include Blowers Park on Watkins Lake, Eustice Park on the Little Cobb River and Okaman Park on Lake Elysian •Near New Richland, enjoy fishing, picnics and lake activities at St. Olaf Lake, and in town at facilities in City Park and Legion Field. Call New Richland City Hall at 507 465-3514 or go to the website at www.cityofnewrichland.mn.com •Janesville visitors can enjoy North Street Park, Memorial Park and Lakeview Park on the south shore of Lake Elysian with its swimming beach, fishing pier, bathhouse, playground equipment and picnic areas

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ollow State Street north to 375th Features include: Avenue on the edge of Waseca • Shade umbrellas to discover a blaze of bright green and • A sand play area yellow, blue and red silhouetted against • Zero-depth entry • Concession stand the sky. And, if it’s summer, the sound 25-foot high Slide Tower of children laughing and screaming with •• A A 180-feet long Flume Slide glee further identifies the Waseca Water • A 106-feet long Speed Slide • Alligator Water Walk, Trio of Fun, Dew Drop Park. The crown jewel in Waseca’s and Toddler Turtle Slide recreational facilities, the water park • Spraying geysers, sheet flow curtain and was built in 2006 and 2007 in the city’s water spray area Northeast Park on 3.6 enclosed acres. • Lap lanes • Morning exercise classes The water park includes a 581-person • One-meter diving board at the deep end capacity pool with a water surface area • Swimming lessons of 9,561 square feet. The water is kept • Available for rent for private parties at a comfortable 81 degrees. Each sum- Call 507 833-0210 or visit www.wasecawaterpark.com for more information and to find out “Is the Pool Open mer day, from noon to 6 p.m., during Today?” June to September, the water park is open for swimmers of all ages under the direction of Certified Pool Operator Sara Heyer and her staff of lifeguards and concession employees.

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armamerica — Minnesota’s AgriSpecial events include: cultural Interpretive Center — was • May 3 -- Springtime on the Farm commissioned in 1978 to tell the story of • June, July, August- Self-guided Walking Tours Tuesdays through Fridays (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Minnesota’s agricultural past and presSundays (noon – 4 p.m.) • Aug. 11 and 12 -- Farm Camp Minnesota ent. In 2000, a new Visitor Center was dedicated to provide an entrance to the • Sept. 13 and 14 -- Farmamerica Fall Fair • Oct. 10, 11, 17, and 18 -- Haunted Corn Maze one-mile Time Lane Trail and annual cel- • Oct. 25-- All Hallows Eve ebrations. It is also the site of offices, con- • Nov. 30 -- Christmas on the Farm ference and reception space, a gift shop Visit www.farmamerica.org or call and observation tour. Located west of 507 835-2052 for information or admission Waseca on 120 acres of farmland at 7367 prices on single tickets and group tours, 360th Avenue, Farmamerica includes an special events and facility rentals. 1850s homestead, a one-room school house, a country church, a blacksmith shop and town hall. The 1930s farm is complete with a barn, farmhouse and garden with the feed mill leading to a modern farm site. Volunteer farmhands give tours and historic interpretation, repair artifacts, operate the tram down Time Lane Trail, care for the animals Events Calendar 2014 and crops, churn butter and entertain. May Saturday, 3 Volunteers bring the sites to life, offerSpringtime on the Farm ing visitors the experience of Minnesota June, July, August Tues-Fri 9am-2pm, Sundays Noon - 4pm farms in the past and offering a new Self-guided Walking Tours understanding of farming in the present August Monday, 11 • Tuesday, 12 Farm Camp Minnesota and future. September October

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Sleigh & Cutter Festival

he historic Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival is a great reason to celebrate winter! Come to Waseca to celebrate winter with an event that goes back to 1950 -- the Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival, the vision of a group of guys gathered in a local barber shop. The one-of-a-kind parade of horses and sleighs became Waseca’s claim to fame. This year’s festival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 22 and March 21. It continues to grow to include hundreds of residents of all ages who enjoy a variety of games and winter activities. The festival still includes a unique parade of spectacular horses and sleigh and cutter entries from across the state with added entertainment by the Jesse James Gang re-enactors and the Cannon Old West Society. Miss Waseca County Sleigh & Cutter reigns over the festivities, including a dinner and dance and the unmasking of Frosty the Snowman. Kids play hockey, adults play bridge and euchre and the Waseca County Historical Society conducts an old-fashioned ice harvest on Clear Lake.

Enjoy: • The Polar Plunge • Ice golf • Ice curling • Youth ice fishing • Dodge ball, kick ball • Medallion Hunt • Frosty the Snowman clues • Skydiving • The Kruger Memorial Snowmobile Races • Festival parade through downtown Waseca • Ice harvest for area fifth graders • Hockey, bridge, golf and bow and arrow tournaments • And much more

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n Waseca, the Fourth of July means Lakefest, a community celebration at beautiful Clear Lake Park. Lakefest is a family day, celebrating our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday along with the joys of small town life where neighbors come to the park for food, music, games and crafts, a boat parade and paddle fest. The holiday is hosted by the city of Waseca. The day starts with the Lakefest Freedom Run. Registration begins

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Festivals Lakefest your kids explore the park’s playground equipment and sandy beach. End a perfect all-American day with friends and family by watching fireworks over the lake at dusk. Celebrate the Fourth at Clear Lake Park, a family tradition. Activities include:

• Food vendors and musicians • Games and crafts • Boat parade • Freedom Run • Live music all day in the Clear Lake bandstand • Fireworks over the lake at dusk

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he best summer party of the year comes with the Waseca County Free Fair in July – that’s when the fairgrounds come alive with music, food, animals, grandstand events, the midway and camaraderie. Each year, the five-day fair begins with a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial and oftentimes a Wednesday evening pork supper. Kids of all ages flock to the midway for carnival rides, games, prizes and the much-desired fair food. Local 4-H club members bring their livestock, rabbits and dogs; they operate the 4-H food stand; enter their handmade clothing and work in the livestock barns. Residents from across the county continue the tradition of competition by bringing their best flowers and vegetables, works of art and baked goods to compete for fair ribbons in dozens of categories.

Fair events include: • Midway food, games and rides • Beer Garden and musical entertainment • Creative Arts • Enduro Race • Tractor Pull • Demolition Derby • Free Entertainment • Petting Zoo • 4-H entries and food stand • 2nd Annual Farm Chore Olympics • And much more

Come to the fair for a summer break, meet your friends, stroll the Midway, ride a ride and eat your favorite fair food. For particulars, visit wasecacountyfair.org Waseca County Free Fair Waseca Fairgrounds July 16-20, 2014

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Award, Field Sweepstakes and Overall Sweepstakes winner. In each competition, the Waseca High School Marching Jays, as hosts, perform, but do not compete for awards. The Classic is the combined effort of the Waseca Band Boosters, Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, Waseca Public Schools and countless volunteers. More information is available at www.wasecamarchingclassic.com Each fall thousands of spectators and participants savor marching bands, school spirit, community pride and a tradition of excellence. The Classic is now a tradition all its own.

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Prizes are awarded for: •Parade Awards •Herb Streitz Spirit Award •Peoples Choice Award •Field Sweepstakes •Overall Sweepstakes

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Irish-American Club of Southern Minnesota March Mass with an Irish theme, Mulligan Stew, the Parade of Clans, Irish Rally and crowning of Miss St. Patrick and Miss Irish Rose, Little Miss Shamrock and Little Leprechaun. In 2014, the Irish will celebrate in Waseca at the American Legion. Dam Days, Morristown June Morristown, the “best little town by a dam site,” celebrates Dam Days each summer with a queen coronation, fishing contest, tournaments, craft and car shows, street dances, carnival and twilight parade. 507-685-4155 www.ci.morristown.mn.us

Waseca Triathlon, Waseca July 27 The Waseca Triathlon is now preparing for its fourth year. Participants come from both coasts to compete in the event that showcases Waseca’s beautiful lakes and trails, parks, rural byways and fields with 8.8 miles of running, 34 miles of roads cleared for biking and a mile of swimming. The 1/3 Ironman Triathlon includes a 1-mile swim, a 34-mile bike and an 8.8-mile run and the Sprint Triathlon, a 1⁄4-mile swim, 14-mile bike and a 4.4-mile run. www.finalstretch.com

Bullhead Days, Waterville June The Bullhead Capital festival includes a queen’s pageant, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, 10K Run and Bike Race, Carnival and Kiddy Parade, Flea Market, Grande Street Parade and much more ... including fried bullheads, of course. 507-362-8300 www.watervillemn.com Janesville’s Hay Daze, Janesville June Streets are closed for the carnival that comes to town for Janesville’s annual festival over three days in June. A Miss Janesville is crowned, softball tournaments and games are played and music and dancing continue. The highlight of the weekend is the annual Hay Daze parade starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, drawing parade watchers from the entire area. 507-234-5110 www.janesville.govoffice.com Farm and City Days, New Richland July 11, 12, 13 The festival celebrates summer and community each year in New Richland. Three days of music and entertainment including a

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Waseca County Relay for Life, Waseca June 20 Cancer survivors lead the way for the annual event that goes through the night to raise money for research for the American Cancer Society. The event takes place at the Waseca County Fairgrounds, where luminaries weave in and out of buildings and light the night sky. The honorary chair of the relay inspires the crowd with his or her personal story of cancer and teams join together to walk for a cure. Entertainment and food vendors fill out the night.

Festivals National Night Out, Waseca August The community comes together to celebrate National Night Out with the city’s emergency services and law enforcement officers. The evening includes food, games and information about local agencies. www.ci.waseca.mn.us

more. It’s the perfect way to start the holiday season.

Miss Waseca County Sleigh & Cutter Scholarship Pageant, Waseca Central School Auditorium August Candidates from across the county compete for scholarship money and the right to represent Waseca County and the Sleigh & Cutter Festival at events throughout the year. Also crowned at the local pageant is Miss South Central. The winner competes in the Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant. Ahlman’s Shooter’s Roundup, Morristown August A wilderness hunt and Old West melodrama in Morristown. www.ahlmans.com Beer ‘n’ Brats Waseca Held on the first Thursday in October from 3:30 until gone, patrons enjoy the sights, smells and taste of Beer ‘n’ Brats, held at downtown Waseca bars Brick and Block Thursday before Halloween Downtown Waseca Businesses and shops are open for business on the Thursday evening before Halloween, offering specials and refreshments to kids and adults alike. In 2013, $700 in prizes was given away by participating businesses, with two prizes of $300 and one of $100. The walk starts at Gallagher Market Square across from the Waseca County Court House where each trick-or-treater stops to have their picture taken to capture the moment. The square is filled with live music, food vendors, games and more. Christmas in Our City, Waseca December Each year, the holiday shopping season kicks off with Christmas in Our City, a day that includes the arrival of Santa Claus, shopping with the elves and Girl Scouts, lighting the Christmas tree on the Waseca Court House lawn, caroling, dancing and

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The Waseca Community

he city of Waseca is a community of 9,410, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. It’s the county seat of Waseca County, 423 square miles and located in the heart of the southern lakes region in south central Minnesota. Waseca is located 75 miles from Minneapolis and between the cities of Mankato and Owatonna.

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In population, Waseca County ranks 50th out of Minnesota’s 87 counties with 19,136 residents, according to 2010 Census figures.

Waseca County Employment by Industry Construction 187 Education and health services 1,893 Financial 225 Leisure and hospitality 346 Information 119 Manufacturing 2,024 Natural resources and mining 175 Professional and business services 166 Public administration 548 Trade, transportation and utilities 986 Other 126

Total - 6,799

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

At Brown Printing Company customer service is not just a department, it’s our culture. Each employee takes pride in ensuring that we meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. Founded in Waseca, Minnesota in 1949 and incorporated in 1957 by Wayne “Bumps” Brown. Brown was acquired in 1979 by Gruner + Jahr of Hamburg, Germany, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann AG - one of the world’s largest communication conglomerates. Brown Printing Company, a web offset plant, is the third largest publication printer and the fifth largest catalog printer in the U.S. It is nationally recognized as an industry leader in its ability to consistently produce high-quality printed materials in large volumes to meet the needs of the customer.

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ith a 4.9 percent unemployment rate (August 2013), Waseca County residents find the city has a plethora of opportunities from manufacturing to restaurants and specialty industries. Brown Printing is Waseca’s largest employer and the fifth largest catalog printer and third largest magazine printer in the U.S. The city’s other major employers include ethanol production, food manufacturing, machining, electronics and electrical components. Due to strong industry clusters, infrastructure, natural resources, and excellent transportation systems, Waseca and Waseca County continue to thrive. Data networks and the wireless industry, together with the close proximity to agricultural products and other raw materials have contributed to the success of the area. There are more than 10 institutions of higher education within a 50-mile radius, continually filling the need for a strong workforce. Major employers Industry Birds Eye Foods Frozen Foods Brown Printing Printing Canadian Pacific Railroad Transportation Data Radio COP Limited Communications equipment manufacturer ELM Homes, Inc. Residential care facilities Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions Business-to-business electronic markets Federal Correctional Institution Correctional institution Guardian Energy Ethanol production ICAN, Inc. Residential care facilities Itron, Inc. Semiconductor and related device manufacturing Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca General medical and surgical hospital Mediacom Cable programming provider Waseca County Government Waseca Public Schools Education Winegar Precision tuned product manufacturer

At the center of Waseca’s wide array of health care options is Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca. The hospital and clinic in Waseca offer the world-renown quality health care in a hometown setting, The health care providers at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca have access to the same resources as their colleagues at larger Mayo facilities, including Rochester.

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Agriculture

itting squarely in the heart of some of the nation’s richest farmland, agriculture is an integral part of life in Waseca County. Out of a total of 10,312 jobs, farm employment accounted for 852 jobs, according to 2013 Minnesota Department of Agriculture numbers. In 2013 agricultural rankings, the county was 25th in livestock production, eighth in hogs, 33rd in crop production and 26th in total agricultural production, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Corn for grain, soybeans, vegetables, forage and sweet corn are the county’s top crop items. Waseca County’s roots in agriculture are traced to immigrants, who, in the 1860s homesteaded 160-acre farms as land grants or for less than $1 an acre. When the Winona and St. Peter Railroad was laid, the city was platted, establishing Waseca as a marketplace for the farmer’s crops. The tradition continues today with dairy producers, hog farmers, corn and soybean growers leading the way in productivity and stewardship of the land. Waseca is the home of AURI, a leading agricultural research institution and Farmamerica, the state’s agricultural interpretive center. Related industries manufacture grain dryers, farm machinery and parts for manufacturers. A major supplier of wholesale horticultural plants, a leading frozen vegetable producer and a manufacturer of specialty dairy food ingredients are Waseca-based. In addition, one of the country’s largest Ethanol plans is located in nearby Janesville. 26

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Southern Research and Outreach Center The University of Minnesota’s Southern Research and Outreach Center is located in Waseca. Research at the SROC, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013, is conducted in the following areas: Agronomy, soil science, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, agricultural drainage, climatology, swine production and raising replacement heifers for dairy farms. Current projects include human disease prevention and therapy, production of woody plants for renewable energy and minimizing environmental issues through tillage, drainage and fertilizer use. SROC hosts an annual Horticultural Day, typically scheduled each March, where gardeners can prepare for the upcoming planting season with expert advice from guest speakers and presentations. Every September, SROC welcomes the community in during its open house, an afternoon long event that usually features displays, animals, farm equipment, horse-drawn carriage rides and plenty of food. SROC is a research and outreach station with a world class reputation and entertains visitors from all over the globe. To learn more, visit sroc.cfans.umn.edu

Education

aseca schools are second to none. This tradition continues today in six Waseca schools housing students in kindergarten through senior high. There are several preschool opportunities available at Hansel & Gretel, Montessori and Head Start. At the elementary level, parents have three educational choices for their children: Hartley Elementary, Sacred Heart Elementary and TEAM Academy Charter schools. Hartley Elementary is home to more than 500 kindergarten through thirdgraders. Hartley continues to receive awards and accolades as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, a Minnesota School of Excellence and a Minnesota Family-Friendly School, one of three in the state to receive the award in 2010. Waseca Intermediate School opened in 1998. Since the 2012-13 school year, the building has housed students in grades four to six, and offers strong programs in both academics and co-curricular activities in a setting especially designed for students’ needs. In 2013, the school was recognized as one of 12 Minnesota Schools of Excellence. The overall goal at the intermediate school is to foster a learning environment that promotes respect, responsibility and lifelong learning. The Waseca Junior and Senior High School is the site for grades seven to 12 and offers a rigorous curriculum meeting Minnesota standards while offering post-secondary preparation, including College in the Schools and Advanced Placement courses. The Waseca Area Learning Center is located at the district’s Central Building, providing an option for students with unique learning styles who excel in smaller and more individualized set-

Community Profile tings. Each year, the number of opportunities afforded to students at the WALC grows. Waseca is also home to TEAM Academy Charter School. TEAM is a tuitionfree public elementary operating under a state-approved charter. The school has classes for full day kindergarten through sixth-grade, with an emphasis on college prep. In 2012, TEAM received national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School. More information can be found at edline.net/pages/Team_Academy. Sacred Heart School’s mission is to promote lifelong learning and Christian values. The Catholic school is accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Visit www.sacredheartwaseca.org for more information. Waseca Community Education and Recreation provides opportunities for people of all ages. With a number of educational, physical and life-enrichment programs, there’s something for everyone.Adults looking to improve their employment situation, English language skills or prepare for their GED can explore Commu-

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Education nity Ed’s top-notch Adult Basic Education program. Classes and activities are offered year-round to youth of all ages. Intramural and summer youth recreation programs are also available. To learn more, visit waseca.k12.mn.us. Education...

Participation in extra curricular activities is promoted in Waseca Schools. Offerings include strong music programs and a variety of athletic teams and academic clubs. After a twoyear hiatus, the high school pool has reopened, giving students more opportunities in their physical education classes and extra-curricular activities.

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Waseca Libraries

verything from book release parties to kids’ summer reading contests to reading marathons and new releases are available at Waseca County’s public libraries. The libraries are part of a nine-county system, the Traverse des Sioux Library System. Find it online at http://tdslib.org. Waseca County libraries offer thousands of titles of books, newspapers, books on tape, CDs, movies and DVDs as well as access to computers. Many libraries in the system have meeting rooms and provide tax forms, photocopiers and fax machines in addition to reference assistance, children’s activities and book clubs. Each Waseca County library has a Friends of the Library organization that supports the library through fundraising, purchasing additional material and volunteering. For more information about the Friends organizations, call the library.

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Waseca 408 N. State St. 507-835-2910

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New Richland 129 S. Broadway 507-364- 7615

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Waldorf 109 Main St. N 507-239-2248

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Senior & Health Services

aseca seniors have plenty of ways to stay active locally. The Waseca Senior Citizen Center is open to anyone 55 or older and provides a place for residents to get together for activities including sewing, cards, cribbage, ping pong, pool, Wii bowling and Bingo. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is at the heart of what makes the Senior Center a special place. Through the program, seniors provide thousands of volunteer hours, helping with community events and fundraising suppers.

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en miles west of Waseca on Old Hwy. 14 is the neighboring community of Janesville, home to 2,256 residents. Janesville was platted in 1869 for the general manager of Winona & St. Peter railroad. In the winter of 186970 buildings were moved to the new town and in the spring of 1870, the new town was established. It is also the home to the Hay Daze celebration, a weekend event which takes place each June, when streets are closed and the entire community comes together to celebrate. Hay Daze is capped off by a parade through Janesville on Sunday afternoon. A town of strong traditions, Janesville celebrated its sesqui-

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Area Communities Janesville centennial during Hay Daze in 2006. Community members put their best feet forward to perform for the hometown crowd in the popular Hee Haw show. Janesville has also been the site of the Pink Ribbon Ride, a motorcycle ride to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Minnesota Breast Cancer Foundation. The June 2013 event included a 100mile ride with nearly 100 riders. Janesville is the home of the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Public School District, which serves nearly 600 students, as well as Trinity Lutheran School and the Janesville Public Library. The city owns Prairie Ridge Golf Course, a nine-hole reversible course -- one of few

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Okaman Elk Farm Located just east of Elysian, the Kaplans have created a variety of experiences at the Okaman Elk Farm. Plan to visit the farm where both young and old will find animals, art, quality meats, a Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market in season, gift shop, petting zoo and always a one-of-a-kind experience.

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Area Communities in the U.S. -- the Janesville Nursing Home and electric utility plant. The Holy Spirit Retreat Center is also in the Janesville area. It provides programs and spaces for both group and individual retreats. Local lakes and parks, campgrounds, a swimming pool and a summer recreation program for the kids make Janesville a relaxing place to live or visit. For more information, visit the city’s website: janesville.govoffice.com or the JWP School District site at www.jwp.k12.mn.us.

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ust 13 miles south of Waseca at the crossroads of Hwy. 13 and Hwy. 30, the city of New Richland is home to 1,203 residents. The communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots can be found in the Norwegian settlers who settled the rich farmland around St. Olaf Lake and the Le Sueur River and the arrival of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad in 1877. Churches were built, businesses were established and the village, which was formed in 1858, grew. The community is also proud of its community spirit, the Riverview Golf Course, the bike trail from New Richland to St. Olaf

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roots. The city’s motto: History is ours, Lake and Park, the New Richland Care Center, Country Neighbors, City Park, Future is yours. Visit the city’s website at medical and dental facilities, its homewww.cityofnewrichlandmn.com town bank, many successful businesses and consolidated New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School District. The school district’s website is www.nrheg.k12.mn.us Each July, New Richland celebrates its past and future with Farm and City Days, which includes a carnival, medallion hunt, street dance and parade. With its restaurants, lake, parks, recreation opportunities and civic pride, New Richland is a community built around its

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oining Janesville in the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School district is the county’s fourth-largest city, Waldorf. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 229 people called Waldorf home. Those families are spread across 115 total housing units within city limits. Located 13 miles from neighboring towns of Janesville and New Richland and only 19 miles southwest of Waseca, Waldorf straddles Freedom and Vivian townships. The town is home to a family-owned café, a municipal liquor store, a convenience store and many other locally owned businesses. Visitors won’t want to miss Waldorf City Park on County Road 3. The park has picnic shelters, playground equipment, ball fields, a tennis court, a volleyball court and horseshoe pits. For more information, contact City Hall at 507-239-2248.

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Area Communities

orth of Waseca on Hwy. 13 is the city of Waterville, home of Lake Sakatah and Lake Tetonka, both of which offer fishing and water sports to visitors from around the region. Waterville is home to campgrounds, restaurants, specialty shops, snowmobiling and biking trails, in addition to Sakatah Lake State Park and a Department of Natural Resources year-round facility with a park entrance in Waterville. Running through the park is Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, a 39-mile trail which stretches from Mankato to Faribault. The trail is used primarily for biking, hiking and in-line skating with limited horseback riding. The primary use of the trail in winter is snowmobiling. Park highlights include maple and basswood forests, hiking, biking with access to the state trail, camping and wildlife. Lake Sakatah is filled with walleye, large mouth and white bass, northern

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February

8th Chamber community recognition banquet

8th Lake Association’s Comedy Night Fundraiser

April

13th Lions Club Turkey Dinner

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May

17th & 18th Welcome to Waterville 17th & 18th City Wide Garage Sale

June

6-8th 50th Annual Bullhead Days

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March

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July

12th Lake Association Pontoberfest

August

9th Firemen Fun Days & Lions Pancake breakfast and Sakatah Arts Experience 26th New Teacher Luncheon

September

School Begins

October

28th Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner

December

6th Holiday in Hooterville

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Area Communities Waterville pike and panfish. According to the DNR, the lake’s optimum conditions are found in spring and early summer. There is no designated swimming beach on Sakatah. For more information, email sakatahlake.statepark@state. mn.us. Waterville’s second lake is Lake Tetonka, with public access located on the south shore. A fishing pier is located near the boat launch on the property of the DNR Waterville Fisheries office. Boats can also be launched on the Cannon River in the city of Waterville. Tetonka, a short distance upstream from this access, is a popular tourist spot during the summer when the town’s population increases from 2,000 to 3,500. For more information, visit watervillemn.com. Waterville students attend WatervilleElysian-Morristown Schools. The district’s website is www.wem.k12.mn.us.

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Shopping

nterested in browsing through shops filled with antiques, gifts and collectibles? Come to Waseca for a leisurely day searching for a special gift or to join family or friends out and about. End your day with lunch or dinner at one of its fine restaurants. In Waseca, shoppers will find everything from original art to hunting supplies, furniture and specialty coffees to unique gifts and athletic clothing. For more information on local retail opportunities, call the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-835-3260 or go to www.wasecachamber.org.

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• Antiques and collectibles • Specialty gifts • Athletic gear • Music for all ages • Flowers for all seasons • Art center and historical center gifts • Specialty coffees • Local winery with spirits and gifts • Manicures, pedicures, massage and acupuncture for pampering and wellness • Consignment shops with children’s clothing and handmade gifts • Photography • Household and hardware supplies • Big box retail and grocery • Furniture and Accessories • A variety of services

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Thrift Store

• Offering Affordable Clothing & Household Items. • Assistance Through Thrift Store Vouchers. Open to Public: Mon & Fri 9-5; Tues-Thurs 9-7; Sat 9-1

for all your music needs •guitars •keyboards •repairs •band instruments •sheet music •books

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203 Third Ave. NW, Waseca, MN 507-833-4119 • Fax 507-833-4784

Open M-F 11-5; Sat. 10-4 Closed all Mondays except for Holiday Season 507-833-5822

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507.833.6069 shop • 507.351.4465 cell 200 University Avenue, Waseca MN 56093 “Quality you can build on since 1957”

Kevin and Craig Roesler 34240 Woodville Blvd Waseca, Minnesota 507-835-7932

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Dining

aseca is a great place for a quick meal, a day trip or a leisurely dinner. Waseca has good food to offer in a variety of locations around town. Breakfast starts early in Waseca, with specialty coffees brewing in cafes, coffee shops, grocery stores, fast food spots and family restaurants. For lunch and dinner, there are subs and sandwiches, desserts, ice cream, pizza and paninis, soups and salads, burritos, tacos and fajitas, beer and brats, chicken and fish, burgers and fries, eggs and bacon, meatloaf and beef commercials, sweet and sour chicken and wonton soup, homemade pies, pasta, chicken and the best steak in the house. Savor the many tastes found in Waseca County’s many restaurants and then visit

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a local bar or club for an evening out. From burger and steak night at Waseca’s service clubs to weekend specials around town, the bars and clubs offer customers a terrific place to meet their friends and family. In comfortable and historic settings or newly remodeled spaces, appetizers and pizzas are offered along with a wide selection of beer and drinks at local establishments. Gather for a game of football on a big screen TV. Join a dart tournament or a bowling league, dance to live music or laugh to the jokes of stand-up comedians. You’ll find outdoor patios and party rooms, darts, poker and pool. Most of all, you will find relaxed atmospheres and the camaraderie of familiar places and faces.

Dining 507-835-4223 214 State Street • Waseca Where Something’s Always Brewin’

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Worship

aseca County was built by immigrants on a strong foundation of faith and family with churches offering worship services for young and old. Today’s churches continue to grow, evolve and build to fulfill the needs of their members as congregations reach out with food shelves and mission projects. Denominations in Waseca, Janesville and New Richland include Wesleyan and Methodist, Lutheran and Roman Catholic, Baptist and Mormon, Congregational and Pentecostal. For a complete listing of Waseca churches, visit the Greater Waseca Ministerial Association at gwma.wordpress.com. Member churches serve holiday meals at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visitors are always welcome. Club 180 is a place where junior and senior high (Seventh- through 12thgrade only) students from the area can

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Associate Pastor Paige Whitney

Worship/Traditional/Blended - 8:00am Something Else - 9:15am Worship/Contemporary - 10:30am

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Confirmation - 7th & 8th Grade

Summer Services May 25th - August 28th

Thursday - 6:30pm 300 East Elm Sunday 9:00am Waseca, MN 507-835-1709 www.wasecagracelutheran.com

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participate in activities or just hang out in a safe and fun environment. Club 180 has a gym where students can play basketball, dodge ball and a recreation area with music, ping-pong, pool table, foosball and Xbox 360. A low cost concession is available. Club 180 is open most Friday evenings at 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Christ Community Church in Waseca. Janesville Area

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) 300 Owen St., Box 536, Janesville 835-9797 Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS Freedom Township 30266 35th Street, Janesville 835-2621 Saint Ann Catholic Church 307 W. 2nd St., Janesville 234-6244 St. John’s Lutheran Church 1891 321st Ave., Alma City (WELS) 234-5353 St. Mark’s Community Church Arnold-McRaith Funeral Home 107 N. Skookum St., Janesville 231-3060 Trinity Lutheran Church LCMS 418 N. Main, Janesville 231-5189 United Methodist Church 401-1/2 N West St, Janesville 234-5350

New Richland Area

All Saints Catholic Church 307 SW 1st. St., New Richland

Worship First Congregational Church (NACCC) 110 Ash Ave., N., New Richland 465-3423 Le Sueur River Lutheran Church (ELCA) 311 1st St NW, New Richland 465-3539 St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), New Richland 465-3723 St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Otisco Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 204 1st St NW, New Richland 465-3635 United Methodist Church 402 4th Ave W, Ellendale 684-2731 Vista Evangelical Covenant Church, Rural New Richland, 14679 275th Ave. 465-8365 Vista Church (ELCA) 203 2nd St NW, New Richland 465-3539 vistacovoffice@gmail.com

Waldorf Area

First Lutheran Church 239-2431 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 234-6244 Zoar United Church of Christ Waldorf, 465-3423

Waseca Area

Blooming Grove United Methodist Church 43089 180th St. (North Waseca) 362-8260

Christ Community Church 2200 4th St., NE, Waseca 835-2235

St. Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 314 4th Ave. NE, Waseca 835-2647

Christian Assembly 900 14th Avenue SE., Waseca , 833-1082

The Church of Latter Day Saints 1001 9th Ave SE, Waseca, 835-4640

Christ the King Lutheran Church 309 6th Street NE, Waseca christthekingwaseca@gmail. com; 835-9176 Faith United Methodist Church 801 4th Ave. NE, Waseca 835-3167 First Congregational Church 503 2nd Ave. NE, Waseca 835-4548 Grace Baptist Church 1221 8th St. SE, Waseca 835-2213 Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA), 300 East Elm Ave., Waseca 835-1709 North Waseca Lutheran Church (ELCA), 40430 120th St., Rural Waseca, 835-9797 Pontoppidan Lutheran Church (ELCA) Lemond 465-8366

Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilton (LCMS), 31184 West Wilton River Road, Waseca, 8352621 Waseca Wesleyan Church Corner 4th St. & 6th Ave. NE, Waseca 521-0533

Waterville-Elysian Area

Evangelical United Methodist Church 319 E. Main, Waterville 362-4379 First Baptist Church 14534 St Hwy 60, Waterville 362-4314 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 506 Common St., Waterville 362-4311 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 210 W. Lake St., Waterville, 362-8256 or 835-1309

Real Life Church meets at Miller-Armstrong Bldg., 206 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-384-2590

St. Peter’s Bell Lutheran Church (LCMS) 21395 Tetonka Lake Road, Waterville 362-8381

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner 111 4th St. NW, Waseca 835-1222

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS), 415 W. Lake, Waterville 362-4454

St. John Lutheran Church 401 3rd Ave. NE, Waseca 833-1703

United Methodist Church POBox 525, Elysian 234-5350

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