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A GUIDE TO WASECA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

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Map At a Glance Education Agriculture Arts & Entertainment Gateway to the Lakes Waseca Waterpark Get Outdoors Stay Active Libraries Waseca History Center Festivals Sleigh & Cutter Waseca County Fair Waseca Marching Classic Waseca Municipal Airport Dining & Nightlife Shopping Event Venues Worship Janesville New Richland Waldorf Waterville Directory

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welcome to waseca This community guide includes information on things Wasecans 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 beautiful lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards and picturesque homes. Shop our antique, craft and inviting specialty shops. Love history? Tour our county history museum, Minnesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center — Farmamerica — the Waseca Art Center and so much more. Looking for recreation? Try our water park, hiking and bike 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, terrific business support, good careers, affordable housing and a charming environment. What makes our community attractive is its small-town atmosphere, contentment among residents, refreshing business climate and progressive attitude. Quality of life has always been a top priority for Waseca. I know you’ll fall in love with Waseca’s beauty, history and small-town charm, too. Enjoy your stay. Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Kim Foels, president 507-835-3260 www.wasecachamber.com

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The city of Waseca has a population 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 south central Minnesota lakes region. The city is governed by a seven-member council, which includes the mayor. The council employs a city manager to run its day-today operations.

Business & Industry

With a 3.5 percent unemployment rate (September 2016), Waseca County residents find the city has a plethora of opportunities. The city’s major employers include printing, food manufacturing, machining, electronics and electrical components.

Transit

A county-wide bus service that includes a one-hour route through Waseca and dialFor more information, visit City Hall at 508 a-ride in the remainder of Waseca County S. State St., go online at ci.waseca.mn.us or call 507-835-9700. The Public Safety Center, began in early 2016. To schedule a ride, call 855-762-7821. For more information, visit which houses the Police and Fire departSMART Transit -Southern Minnesota Area ments, and Connections Safe Exchange Rural Transit on Facebook. Center, is at 303 S. State St.

Waseca County

In population, Waseca County ranks 50th out of Minnesota’s 87 counties with 18,989 residents, according to 2015 state estimates. Five county commissioners, each elected from a different district, dictate county policy, approve expenditures and operate as its ditch authority. An administrator oversees operations. Most county offices are located at the historic county courthouse, its annex and east annex in the 300 block of North State Street. Human Services are provided by a three-county collaborative, Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, with offices in Waseca at 200 Johnson Ave., Suite 160. The Waseca County Sheriff ’s Office and county jail are just behind the courthouse at 122 Third Ave, Waseca. Source: Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

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Healthcare

At the center of Waseca’s wide array of health care options is Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca. The hospital and clinic at 501 N. State St. offer quality health care in a hometown setting. Its health care providers have access to the same resources as their colleagues at larger Mayo facilities, including Rochester. Find it online at mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/waseca

at a glance The growth of telecommunications, data networks and the wireless industry, together with the close proximity to agricultural products and other raw materials, have contributed to the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. There are more than 10 institutions of higher education within a 50-mile radius, filling the need for a strong workforce.

Waseca County Employment by Industry

Major employers

Industry

Birds Eye Foods Frozen Foods Canadian Pacific Railroad Transportation ELM Homes Residential care facilities Cinch Connectivity Solutions Business-to-business electronics Federal Correctional Institution Waseca Correctional institution Guardian Energy Ethanol production ICAN Services for the disabled Itron Semiconductor and related device manufacturing Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca General medical/surgical hospital Mediacom Cable programming provider Quad/Graphics Printing Waseca County Government Waseca Public Schools Education Winegar Precision tuned product manufacturer

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education Waseca Public Schools

The district, known for its strong academic performance, award-winning fine arts and solid athletics, includes Hartley Elementary (K-3), Waseca Intermediate (4-6), and Waseca Junior-Senior High and Waseca Area Learning Center for seventh- to 12thgraders. The Waseca Junior-Senior High School offers College in the Schools and Advanced Placement courses. It promotes participation in extra curricular activities: music, the arts, and a variety of sports and clubs. An indoor pool is available for physical ed classes and extra curriculars. The Waseca Area Learning Center, located at the district’s Central Building, provides an option for students with unique learning styles who excel in smaller and more individualized settings. Work on a $30 million construction project begins in 2016. Safety and security upgrades will be completed at each facility. The Junior-Senior High School will get two additional science classrooms and a fine arts center; renovate existing science labs, its industrial tech/ag wing and weight and wrestling rooms; remodel the girls locker room; and complete deferred maintenance work.

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Learn more at edline.net/pages/Waseca_ Public_Schools_ISD__829 or call 507-8355700.

TEAM Academy Charter School

TEAM operates 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. Learn more at edline.net/pages/ Team_Academy or call 507-833-8326.

Sacred Heart School and Montessori

The school’s mission is to promote lifelong learning and Christian values for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Sacred Heart Children’s House Montessori offers child-care programs for children 3 to 6 years old. For information, visit sacredheartschoolwaseca.com or call 507-8252780.

Waseca Community Education & Recreation

With a variety of educational, physical and life-enrichment programs, Waseca Community Education & Recreation has something for everyone. Offerings include a variety of subject areas including art, dance, drama, cooking, science, technology, fitness and games. Adults looking to improve their employment situation, English language skills or prepare for their GED can explore Community Ed’s Adult Basic Education program. Classes and activities are offered yearround to youth of all ages. Intramural and

summer youth recreation programs are also available. Also available through Waseca Community Ed: • School Age Care for preschoolers through sixth-graders — before and after school, snow days, early release, nonschool days and all summer long. • Early Childhood Family Education • Rainbow Connection preschool • KinderPrep preschool • Early childhood screening To learn more, visit waseca.k12.mn.us or call 507-835-5626.

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agriculture Waseca County sits squarely in the heart of some of the nation’s richest farmland, making agriculture is an integral part of life. Of a total of 10,312 jobs, farm employment accounted for 852, according to the most recent 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 Department of Agriculture. Corn, 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. Waseca is the home of the University of Minnesota’s Southern Research and Outreach Center; AURI, a leading agricultural research institution and Farmamerica, the state’s agricultural interpretive center.

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southern research and outreach center The University of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern Research and Outreach Center is located in Waseca. Research at the SROC, which began as Southeast Demonstration Farm and Experiment Station and 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 plant pathology, human disease prevention, animal nutrition projects related to swine and dairy cows, cropping systems for food, fiber, fuel and health, minimizing environmental issues through tillage, drainage and fertilizer use, and maximizing the value of land while

meeting consumer and environmental needs. SROC hosts an annual Horticultural Day each spring where gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts can prepare for the upcoming planting season with expert advice from guest speakers and presentations. The 2017 event is planned for March 4. An agronomy field tour for producers, farm managers, agribusiness professionals, lenders, educators, government agency personnel, and others interested in agricultural production and the environment is June 20. SROC is also home to the 4-acre Hodgson Memorial Arboretum, featuring more than 30 species of trees. Learn more at sroc.cfans. umn.edu.

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farmamerica Minnesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center — Farmamerica — is the place to go to experience what agriculture was like in 1850, 1930 and today. Farmamerica was commissioned in 1978 to tell the story of agriculture in Minnesota, past and present. The center is open from May through October. Activities follow the natural rhythm of the growing season. Weekends have special themes that follow the cropping cycle. And sometimes there’s a bit of fun, like a tractor show or the popular haunted corn maze. In 2000, a new Visitor Center was dedicated to provide an entrance to the 1-mile Time Lane Trail and annual celebrations. It is also the site of offices, conference and reception space that can accommodate up to 260, a gift shop and observation tour.

plete 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 and crops, churn butter and entertain. Volunteers bring the sites to life, offering visitors the experience of Minnesota farms in the past and offering a new understanding of farming in the present and future. Visit www.farmamerica.org or call 507-8352052 for information, admission prices on single tickets and group tours, special events and facility rentals.

Located west of Waseca on 120 acres of farmland at 7367 360th Ave., Farmamerica includes and 1850s homestead, a one-room school house, a country church, a blacksmith shop and town hall. The 1930s farm is com-

The Center is Open from May through October Farmamerica is the place to go to experience what agriculture was like in 1850, 1930 and today. We have farm animals, a variety of crops, two farmsteads, a prairie, pond, one room school house and more. Get up close and personal. With over 100 acres, there is plenty of outdoor space to explore, relax, and learn about MN agriculture. Check the website for hours and events. Guided and self-guided tours available.

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arts & entertainment The arts flourish in Waseca.

Other events include:

The Waseca Art Center has been in its current location — in a historic building on the corner of North State Street and Second Avenue NE in downtown — since early 2013. The Waseca Arts Council offers a variety of exhibits and programs for children and adults, including Art on Wednesday. Each week the center hosts open studio time and a discussion on art appreciation for adults. On the first Thursday of the month, students in kindergarten through fourth grade create and take home a project from that evening’s class.

•Concerts by the Waseca Chorale.

Guest speakers as well as concerts and plays are featured at the Art Center. The center also features a gallery, gift shop and basement classroom space. The center is staffed by volunteers. Admission is free, though there is a fee for classes. For more information, call 507-835-1701 or visit www.wasecaartscouncil.org

•Waseca County Historical Society Spring Luncheon series, shows and events. Its History Center features a exciting new exhibit highlighting interesting stories and turning points in the county’s rich history, Where the Big Woods Meet the Prairie. •Waseca Junior-Senior High School band, choir and drama performances throughout the school year. •Dance classes and performances by Sharri’s School of Dance. For more information about local arts events, contact Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, at 507-833-8721 or 800-298-1254, or visit at plrac.org

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lakes 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 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 Kruger Memorial snowmobile races each February.

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On the west side of town is Loon Lake, a quiet 80-acre lake with an 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 on Loon Lake, an “electric motor boat only” 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. Additionally, there are 50 lakes within a half-hour drive: Lake Elysian near Janesville, Reeds Lake west of Waseca, St. Olaf Lake outside of New Richland, and Tetonka and Sakatah lakes in Waterville.

waseca waterpark Follow State Street north to 375th Avenue on the edge of Waseca to discover a blaze of bright green and yellow, blue and red silhouetted against the sky. And, if it’s summer, the sound of children laughing and screaming with glee further identifies the Waseca Water Park. The crown jewel in Waseca’s recreational facilities, the water park is part of the city’s Northeast Park on 3.6 enclosed acres. The water park includes a 581-person capac-

ity pool with a water surface area of 9,561 square feet. The water is kept at a comfortable 81 degrees. Each day from June to September the water park is open for swimmers of all ages. Call 507-833-0210, visit www.wasecawaterpark.com or find Waseca Water Park on Facebook.

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get outdoors Waseca County’s parks and trails provide leisure and recreational activities for all ages — from small neighborhood parks to the 24-acre Northeast Park, site of the Waseca Water Park. On the east side, 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, discover native wildflowers and appreciate the quiet beauty of Maplewood, a true Waseca treasure. Once the location of private cabins and a stately hotel, it is now public property.

Waseca city parks

•Clear Lake Bike and Walking Trail, 4.64 miles around the lake and through the city. •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. •Loon Lake Park, where nature lovers and families picnic, play and enjoy the park and trail •Oak Park has 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 features the Waseca Water Park, ball fields and a pavilion. •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. 18 | DISCOVER WASECA 2017

For more, visit www.ci.waseca.mn.us or call 507-835-9700.

Waseca County parks

The county’s park system includes about 540 acres of mostly undeveloped wooded lands. •Courthouse Park, 175 acres located at 120th Street has walking trails, horseback riding trails, campground areas, picnic shelters, a playground, and space for softball and basketball. Call 507-835-0629 for more. •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 visit cityofnewrichland. mn.com. •Janesville visitors enjoy North Street Park, Memorial Park and on the south shore of Lake Elysian Lakeview Park with its swimming beach, fishing pier, bathhouse, playground equipment and picnic areas. Learn more at janesville.govoffice.com. •Waldorf City Park on County Road 3 is filled with picnic shelters, a playground, ball fields, tennis court, volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Call 507-239-2248 for information.

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stay active Opportunities for the young and old abound in Waseca. Waseca Community Education & Recreation offers classes, activities, and programs for all ages. Swim lessons and adult swim is available year-round at the Waseca Junior-Senior High School indoor pool. Find it online at waseca.k12.mn.us or call The Waseca Public Library, part of the two-county Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System, offers a variety of programs and activities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online at wasecalesueurlibraries.com. Call 507-835-2910.

Waseca County 4-H

Waseca County 4-H, through University of Minnesota Extension, is part of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest youth development organization. Waseca County has several clubs that provide training, scholarship opportunities, projects and other activities from agriculture to the arts. Each summer, dozens of area youth showcase projects at the county and state fairs. Volunteers help lead after-school programs, community service, civic engagement and camping programs. Learn more at extension.umn.edu/county/waseca or 507-835-0600.

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Youth recreation/athletics

Waseca has several independent athletic organizations that develop character, and physical and team-building skills. • Waseca Youth Baseball: wasecabaseball. com • Waseca Football Association: wasecafootball.com • Waseca Gymnastics: wasecagymnastics. com • Waseca Hockey Association: wasecahockey.org

• Waseca Softball: games start in late spring through Waseca Community Education & Recreation. • Waseca Soccer Club: wasecasoccer.org • Waseca Wrestling Club: wasecawrestling. com

Waseca Lakeside Club

Facing Clear Lake, Waseca Lakeside Club caters to both experienced and novices golfers. The club offers a fully stocked pro shop, memberships, leagues and a comfortable clubhouse. Find more at wasecagolf.com or 507-835-2574.

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stay active Amateur baseball

• Waseca Braves The Braves are a Class C amateur baseball team playing in the Twin Rivers League in the Minnesota Baseball Association. Players’ ages range from 17 to those in their 40s. Games are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Tink Larson Field www.tinklarson.com/Waseca_Braves.html • Waseca American Legion Waseca’s Post 228 baseball team plays in the First District of Minnesota’s American Legion Baseball league. Legion baseball is a 19U league that features most of Waseca’s varsity baseball lineup as well as some graduates. Games are Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tink Larson Field www.tinklarson.com/Waseca_American_ Legion.html • Waseca VFW Similar to Legion ball, Waseca’s VFW Post 1642 plays in the First District with many of the same teams. VFW ball is limited to 16U and is typically the next step before playing with a Legion team. Post 1642 plays at Tink Larson Field. www.tinklarson.com/Waseca_VFW.html

Club 180

Club 180 provides a positive Christian environment for junior and senior high youth. It is open most Fridays from 8 to 11 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 2200 Fourth St. NE, Waseca. Call 507-835-2235 for more.

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Senior Citizens Center

The Waseca Area Senior Citizens Center at 308 N. State St. 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. The Senior Center is also the location of Waseca’s Lutheran Social Services Senior Nutrition program. Like the Waseca Area Senior Citizens Center on Facebook or call 507-835-4552. Common Good 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, whether it’s helping with community event, fundraising or mentoring local youth.

Caregiver services/support

Some Time Away is a weekly program offering social time for those with mild to moderate memory loss, and free time for caregivers. The program, sponsored by the Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center, is held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at Faith United Methodist Church, 801 Fourth Ave. NE. Cost includes noon meal. A second program offers support to caregivers working with someone with a long-term illness. Classes on various aging topics are also available. For information, visit wansc.org or call 507-833-4119.

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libraries locations Waseca Everything from book release parties to kids’ summers reading contests to reading marathons and new releases are available at Waseca County’s public libraries. 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 county history center Waseca County History Center is the place for residents and visitors alike to come together and be amazed by Waseca County’s unique history. A project in the works for several years was completed in October 2015, the “Timeline of Unique Stories from Waseca County,” a balcony-wide permanent exhibit of decade by decade historical images and statements, and 19 uniquely designed display cases, each telling one unique story. Waseca County is learning about itself, so are the visitors who are intrigued by the unexpected, the compelling, the tragic, and the familiar events, places and people. The Waseca County History Center also has a top-notch genealogical research library, one of only three in the state that is a non-church research site of the Church of the Latter Day Saints and all their genealogical resources.

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County Historical Society membership gives you free research library use (copies extra) and a password to search online. The continuous work of the staff and volunteers is to receive, process and index artifacts, papers, records, archives, newspapers and more; and to make this volume of information available online. The Waseca County Historical Society is the steward of county, city, and township records; family histories, business and organizations’ histories, schools and individuals. We can only save what we are given. Its searchable website grows continuously. Schools and libraries have free access. Our WCHS members who live all over the country and a few beyond can research from wherever they are with internet access. Appointments for special research are possible — call 507-835-7700 during regular hours. The museum and library are ADA accessible.

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festivals Lakefest

In Waseca, the Fourth of July means Lakefest, a community celebration at beautiful Clear Lake Park. Lakefest is a family day, for celebrating our nation’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 day starts with the Lakefest Freedom Run at Clear Lake Park. At noon, the park comes alive with food vendors setting up their wagons and musicians tuning their instruments and voices to begin day-long entertainment in the bandstand. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, strollers and sun hats. Enjoy tennis and sand volleyball or watch 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. Other Waseca celebrations include:

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 2017, the Irish will celebrate in Janesville. Find the Irish America Club of Southern Minnesota on Facebook. 26 | DISCOVER WASECA 2017

Waseca Sprint Triathlon Waseca County Relay for Life

July Cancer survivors lead the way for the annual event that goes through the night to raise money for research for the American Cancer Society. 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. Find Relay for Life of Waseca County MN on Facebook.

Aug. 5 Waseca Triathlon participants come from both coasts to compete in the event that showcases Waseca’s beautiful lakes and trails, parks, rural byways and fields. Select either the Super Sprint Course (200-yard swim, 6-mile bike ride and 2-mile run) or Sprint Course (1/3-mile swim – 16-mile bike ride and 4.4-mile run). www.finalstretch. com

Garden Walk

August Waseca residents open their yards — and gardens — to visitors at this annual event. The number of homes on the walk varies as does those included and the types of flora on display.

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festivals Beer ‘n’ Brats

National Night Out/Night to Unite

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

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October Held on the first Thursday in October, patrons enjoy the sights, smells and taste of Beer ‘n’ Brats, held at downtown Waseca bars.

Treats and Streets

Thursday before Halloween Businesses and shops in downtown Waseca are open for business on the Thursday evening before Halloween, offering specials, trick-or-treating, and refreshments to kids and adults.

Join us for our Join us for our Join us for our HOLIDA

HOLIDA OPEN HOUSE HOLIDA OPEN HOUSE

Friday, December 13th, 2 11:00am-4:30pm Friday, December 13th, 2 Friday, December 13th, 2 Enjoy Holiday Treats! 11:00am-4:30pm

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Enjoy Holiday Treats! and register for a chance to Enjoy Holiday Treats! food Bring non-perishable donation win aa $50.00 VISA® Gift Card!* and register forYour a chance to donation Experienced Bring a non-perishable food Visit Santa & decorate cookies FINA N C IAL winregister a $50.00 VISA®to Gift Card!* and for a chance

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® Gift Card!* winSanta a $50.00 VISA Visit & decorate cookies Listen to members of the Waseca High School Choir listening, understanding, and working hard for you sing holiday and a member of the Mankato from 3:00pm-4:30pm Visit Santasongs & decorate cookies Youth Symphony Orchestra play violin from 3:15pm-3:45pm

Listen to members of the Waseca High School Choir from 3:00pm-4:30pm sing holiday songs and a member of the Mankato Listen to membersOrchestra of the Waseca High School Choir Youth Symphony play violin Positively Impacting Peoples’ Lives since 1881 from 3:15pm-3:45pm sing holiday songs and a member of the Mankato Waseca: 507-835-4220, 200 violin 2nd Street NE 3:15pm-3:45pm Youth Symphony Orchestra play from Waseca: 507-835-4220, 200 2nd Street NE Member FDIC

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sleigh & cutter sleigh & cutter festival

Jan. 27 to Feb. 26 and March 25 Waseca Visit www.sleighandcutterfestival.org for a complete schedule and more information. The historic Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival is a great reason to celebrate winter in Minnesota. It’s an event that goes back to 1950 — the Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival started as the vision of a group of guys gathered in a local barber shop. The one-of-a-kind pa-

rade of horses and sleighs, set in 2016 for Saturday, Feb. 11, became Waseca’s claim to fame. This year’s festival runs from Jan. 27 to Feb. 26. The bingo event is March 25. The annual event 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 Allyson Helms reigns over the festivities, which includes a dinner and dance.

enjoy:

•Medallion Hunt •Frosty the Snowman contest •Festival parade through downtown Waseca •The Polar Plunge •Ice golf and curling •Youth ice fishing •Dodge ball, kick ball •Skydiving •The Kruger Memorial Snowmobile Races •Hockey, bridge, golf and bow and arrow tournaments

& March 25, 2017

• Dinner Dance- February 10 • Parade - February 11 • February 25 - Huge Fireworks Display - 6:15 p.m. • $1,750 Medallion Hunt & $1,750 Frosty Contest • March 25, 2017 - Children’s Dream Catcher Bingo Check out our website below for complete events listing!

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There are two community-wide contests with significant purses for the winners — the medallion hunt and Frosty the Snowman, in which contestants decipher weekly clues to either find the hidden medallion or determine Frosty’s true identity.

Kids play hockey, adults enjoy bridge and euchre tournaments, and the Waseca County Historical Society conducts an oldfashioned ice harvest on Clear Lake. Celebrate winter in Waseca. It’s tradition!

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waseca county free fair Waseca County Fairgrounds July 12-16, 2017 For more information, visit www.wasecacountyfreefair.com

The best summer party of the year is found at the Waseca County Free Fair in July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 county Veterans Memorial and oftentimes a Wednesday evening pork supper.

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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 biggest vegetables, works of art and baked goods to compete for fair ribbons in dozens of categories. Come to the fair for a summer break, meet your friends, stroll the Midway, ride the attractions and eat your favorite fair food. On-site parking and handicap parking is available.

waseca county free fair fair events include: • • • • • • • • • • •

Midway food, games and rides Beer garden Free musical performances Petting Zoo 4-H entries and food stand Creative arts Enduro Race Tractor Pull Demolition Derby Bull riding Booths, displays and more

Amusement Attractions

Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!

FREE FAIR

July 12-16, 2017 Grandstand Events Beer Garden “Free” Entertainment Nightly Free Entertainment All Week Long!

www.wasecacountyfreefair.com Waseca County Agricultural Society P.O. Box 227 Waseca, MN 56093; 409 8th Ave. N.E.

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waseca marching classic Waseca High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long history of instrumental music excellence marches through town each September as spectators and participants savor marching bands, school spirit, community pride and a tradition of excellence. From its inception as part of the 1988 all school reunion community celebration, the Waseca Marching Classic band festival has grown to include a 100-unit parade, field show competition at Waseca High School, music clinics for participating bands and fireworks to cap the event. The upcoming 30th anniversary on Sept. 23 kicks off at 12:30 pm in downtown Waseca. The parade draws thousands from across the region to watch high school marching bands from Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota perform through the streets in competition. Immediately following the parade, an awards ceremony is held at the Trowbridge Park Bandstand where parade awards, the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award and Parade Sweepstakes are presented. At 5 p.m. the celebration continues at the Waseca High School Stadium. Participating bands & spectators enjoy a full afternoon and evening of field show routines.

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Awards include Specialty Awards - Outstanding Drum Majors, Outstanding Horn Line, Outstanding Percussion, and Outstanding Auxiliary, the Herb Streitz Spirit Award, Field Sweepstakes, and the Richard “Butch” Dufault Sweepstakes Award (parade and field) The Waseca High School Marching Jays, as hosts, perform, but do not compete. The Marching Classic is sponsored by Waseca Classic, Inc., and is the combined effort of the Waseca Band Boosters, Waseca Public Schools, Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Waseca and countless volunteers. Information is available on Facebook at Waseca Marching Classic, Inc., and at www.wasecamarchingclassic.com.

30th September 17, 2016 12:30 p.m. Classic Parade downtown Waseca 5:00 p.m. Field Show at Waseca Jr.-Sr. High School

Sponsored by Waseca Classic, Inc.

www.wasecamarchingclassic.com

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waseca municipal

airport The Waseca Municipal Airport is located 2 miles west of Waseca and just 80 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The airport has 26 single-engine aircraft and hosts between 6,000 and 12,500 annual operations including business, private, recreational, air medical and emergency life support and agricultural sprayers. The Waseca Airport includes a paved 3,400 foot-long runway and a new arrival and departure building. The building provides amenities for the public including internet access, restrooms, vending machines, meeting room and pilot preparation area.

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The city of Waseca contracts with Stensrud Aviation as the fixed base operator to provide services including fuel sales, general aviation maintenance services, flight instruction and aircraft rental. The airport includes 18 existing T-hangars that are leased by the city and also has a new taxi-lane constructed in 2012, which offers nine leasable ground sites ranging in size. These sites are ready for the construction of a private hangar. For more information about ground lease sites or other activities at the Waseca Municipal Airport visit www.ci.waseca.mn.us or contact the city of Waseca at 507-8359700.

Come to the Historical

Club 57 is the life of the party at the Historic Miller-Armstrong Center! Offering a great variety of burgers, sandwiches, apps, and the best selection of tap beer in town! 204 2nd Street South West, Waseca, MN • 507.833.4700

Be a part of History. Come in & enjoy the atmosphere of Waseca’s Since 1937

oldest bar.

The Starfire is family friendly with a menu that compares to some of the finest dining establishments. Try our great selection of seafood, steaks, and pasta! (And don’t forget dessert!)

GRILL

204 2nd Street South West, Waseca, MN • 507.833.8756

Since 1937

BARDENS ON MAIN

110 N. State St. • 835-5343 Open 7 days a week

Exceptional ingredients mean exceptional food! Espresso Drinks, Breakfast, Pastries, Omelettes, Sandwiches, Salads, Soups, and more! Open for Breakfast & Lunch!

204 2nd Street South West, Waseca, MN • 507.833.7540

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Serving our Culligan Water Customers

206 2nd Ave. SW, Waseca, MN

Factory-trained Culligan Service Technicians to better serve our water treatment customers. 1104 S. State St. • 507-835-1234 CulliganIsWater.com

The Miller Armstrong Event Center holds up to 400. Weddings, receptions, business conferences, reunions. 11’ HD projection screen, full audio/video capabilities, wifi - You need it? We got it! Call to schedule tour, check our schedule for various events. 507.461.1387

Beautiful cabins & cozy Bed & Breakfast Suites. Call for information & Reservations: 507.835.1146

Reservations required To make reservations call: 507.835.1146

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Waseca is a great place for a quick meal, a casual lunch or leisurely dinner. Waseca has good food in a variety of locations around town. Breakfast in Waseca features 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 nights 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, 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, find relaxed atmospheres and the camaraderie of familiar places and faces.

dining & nightlife THE BEST TASTE IN TOWN!

833-8888

Buffet

11am-1:30pm, 5-8pm Kids eat for $1.00 on Tuesdays!

507-833-9080

212 17th Ave NE | Waseca MN

107 S State Street • Waseca Or order online at dominos.com

(In strip mall across from Waseca High School)

W W W. P I Z Z A R A N C H . C O M

507-835-4223 214 State Street • Waseca

Where Something’s Always Brewin’ 507.835.9186 Waseca.MN

FRESH LOCAL ORGANIC Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Thurs 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-3pm 100 N. State St. | Waseca | 507.835.9186 www.dailygrindespressoshop.com

W6002577 Molino_discover waseca Grill Open at 11:00 a.m. Daily •El Lunch & Dinner Specials Daily • All you can eat, Soup & Salad Bar Every Day! (Hot buffet items included) 12-25 Monday: Senior citizen day. 15% discount

Great Food with a Lake V iew

Tuesday: $1.00 off burger baskets all day! Wednesday: $1.00 off bobbin baskets all day! Thursday: Chef Special! Friday: Prime Rib Night! Small and large cuts!

Saturday: Chef Special! Breakfast Served: 9 a.m. - Noon Sunday: All day long: Steak, potato and Texas toast 8.99 Breakfast Served: 9 a.m. - Noon

Delivery & Catering Available

Lower level bar available for private party’s

406 9th St. NE, Waseca, MN • 507-835-2419 | www.boathousewaseca.com

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shopping Interested 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 visit www.wasecachamber.com.

shop for: • Antiques and collectibles • Specialty gifts • Athletic gear • Music for all ages • Home furnishings • Flowers for all seasons • Art center and historical center gifts • Specialty coffees • Local wines with spirits and gifts • Manicures, pedicures, massages and acupuncture for pampering and wellness • Games • Consignment shops with children’s clothing and handmade gifts • Photography • Household and hardware supplies • Big box retail and grocery

SUBURBAN

FURNITURE

2200 North State | Waseca, MN 56093 Phone: 507-835-3670

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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 9-1 203 Third Ave. NW, Waseca, MN 507-833-4119 • Fax 507-833-4784

103 N State St, Waseca (507) 835-2250 W6003983 Wal-mart Waseca_discover waseca 12/30

Celebrating 44 Years

Your Local Florist Delivering Fresh Flowers Any Season, Anytime, Anywhere!

wasecafloral.com

507-835-3790 • 810 N. State St., Waseca

School Spirit & Custom Apparel 124 north state street waseca, minnesota 56093 | 507-835-5267

bomgaars What You Need...

When You Need It.

1300 N. State St • Waseca, MN www.bomgaars.com

Stop by and See Us Today! 107 11th Ave. NW | 507-833-5822

Waseca Music C O M P A N Y

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

111 S State St

507-835-2980 wasecamusic.com

New Hours in 2017!

Thursday-Saturday 10-5 (Nov & Dec Thurs until 8)

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meeting & event venues Banquet Style

Conference Training

Facility

Contact Info

Party Room

A Touch of Country Class Boutiques (January - September)

641-204-2290

American Legion 700 S State St

833-9935

300

450

Armstrong Conference Center 204 2nd St SW, 3rd Floor

833-8756

45-50Jonnie Beans Lower Level

CIty of Waseca Application must be made no less than 10 days in advance of date

835-9700

County Hwy Dept 1495 5th St SE

835-0660

Crossings Inn & Suites 2201 N State St

835-0022

Waseca County East Annex Building 300 N State St

837-5341

El Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina 200 S State St

Weddings Only

Community Conf & Trg 71clsrm/163 Theatre Council Chambers 89-theare Lower Level conference room 40clsrm 85-theatre 35

Meeting Purposes Only

25 - Room 20 - Pool

Non-Profit Only

835-7267

150

Farmamerica Agricultural Interpretive Center 7367 360th Ave

835-2052

260

Board Room: 20 Multi-Purpose: 120-150

Starfire Event Center 204 2nd Ave SW

461-1387

400

400 Lynx - 100 Mustang - 100

VFW 113 Elm Ave W

835-1811

200

Up to 200

Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce 112 N State St

833-5004

Waseca Lakeside Club 37160 Clear Lake Dr

835-3260

Waseca Public Schools Central Building 501 E Elm Ave

835-2500

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30 125

125 80-100

125

Catering

Equipment

Cater In

Fee

Liquor

Wi-Fi

Yes

Pheasant Cafe (Extra charge if other)

Projector/Screen, Microphones

Yes

Buffet or Table ServiceStarfire Grill

Sound System Projector/Screen

Yes

No No

Cater In Cater In

Screen

Coffee All the Time

TV/DVD White board

Yes

Cater In

White Board

Depends on Event

Yes

El Tequila or Cater In

Sound System, DJ system

No, if ordering food from El Tequila

Yes

Cater In

Podium, Microphones

Varies by Location

Cater In License Required

Yes

Starfire Cater In

Stage, AV, Projector, DVD, Microphones, TV Projector/Screen, Mics, Speakers

Yes Yes

Cater In

Flat Screen with VGA & HDMI, Mics, Speakers, Projector/Screen

Yes

Cater In License Required

Yes

Toreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering

Sound System, Microphone

Yes

Cater In

Projector/Screen

TBD

Yes

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worship

Trinity Lutheran Church 418 N. Main, Janesville (LCMS) Phone: 231-5189 United Methodist Church 401-1/2 N West St, Janesville Phone : 234-5350

Waseca 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.

Morristown Area

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.

Trinity Lutheran Church 10500 215Th St. W., N. Morristown (Lcms) Phone: 685-2307

Janesville Area Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) 300 Owen St., Box 536, Janesville Phone: 835-9797 Immanuel Lutheran Church Freedom Township (LCMS) 30266 35Th Street, Janesville Saint Ann Catholic Church 307 W. 2Nd St., Janesville Phone: 234-6244. St. John’s Lutheran Church 1891 321St Ave., Alma City (WELS) Phone: 234-5353 St. Mark’s Community Church Arnold-Mcraith Funeral Home 107 N. Skookum St., Janesville Phone: 507-231-3060 44 | DISCOVER WASECA 2017

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 404 Franklin St. W, Morristown (LCMS) Phone: 685-4338 Peace United Methodist Church 205 N. Divison St., Morristown Phone: 685-4466

New Richland Area All Saints Catholic Church 307 Sw 1St. St., New Richland Phone: 243-3319 First Congregational Church (NACCC), 110 Ash Ave., N., New Richland Phone: 465-3423 Le Sueur River Lutheran Church (ELCA) 311 1St St NW, New Richland Phone: 465-3539 St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (Elca), New Richland Phone: 465-3723 St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Otisco Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 204 1St St NW, New Richland Phone: 465-3635 United Methodist Church 402 4Th Ave W, Ellendale Phone: 684-2731

Vista Evangelical Covenant Church Rural New Richland, 14679 275Th Ave. Phone: 465-8365 Vista Lutheran Church (ELCA) Rr 2, New Richland Phone: 465-8079 Zion Lutheran Church Of Lemond (ELCA) 7126 SW 98Th St., Ellendale Phone: 465-8400

Smiths Mill Area Trinity Lutheran 20574 631St Ave., (WELS) Phone: 234-5547

Waldorf Area First Lutheran Church Waldorf Phone: 239-2431 Medo Lutheran Church 14193 626Th Ave., Mapleton St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Po Box 16, St. Clair Phone: 507-245-3330. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Waldorf Phone 507-234-6244

Waseca Area Blooming Grove United Methodist Church 43089 180Th St. (North Waseca) Phone: 362-8260 Christ Community Church 2200 4Th St., NE, Waseca Phone: 835-2235 Christian Assembly 900 14Th Avenue SE., Waseca Phone: 833-1082 Christ The King Lutheran Church 309 6Th Street NE, Waseca Phone: 835-9176 Faith United Methodist Church 801 4Th Ave. NE, Waseca Phone: 835-3167 First Congregational Church 503 2Nd Ave. NE, Waseca Phone: 835-4548 Grace Baptist Church 1221 8Th St. SE, Waseca Phone: 835-2213 Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 300 East Elm Ave., Waseca Phone: 835-1709

Zoar United Church Of Christ Waldorf Phone: 465-3423

Christ the King Lutheran Church 309 6th Street NE Waseca, MN 56093 507-835-9176

Senior Pastor Kristi Mitchell Associate Pastor Paige Whitney

We are an independent Lutheran church welcoming everyone who would like to worship our Lord and Savior!

Please call the church office for worship times.

300 East Elm Waseca, MN 507-835-1709

Sunday Worship/Traditional/Blended - 8:00am Faith Formation - 9:15am Worship/Contemporary - 10:30am

Wednesday

Confirmation - 7th & 8th Grade

Summer Services 9:00am Services starting on May 28th - September 3rd

wasecagracelutheran.com

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worship

Waterville-Elysian Area Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Po Box 70, Elysian (LCMS) Phone: 362-8381 Cannonville Community Church 20092 Tetonka Lake Road Phone: 507-384-2181.

North Waseca Lutheran Church (ELCA) 40430 120Th St., Rural Waseca Phone: 835-9797 Pontoppidan Lutheran Church (ELCA), Lemond Real Life Church 620 W Elm Ave., Waseca Phone:507-384-2590 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner 111 4Th St. NW, Waseca Phone: 835-1222 St. John Lutheran Church 401 3Rd Ave. NE, Waseca Phone: 833-1703 St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2781 92Nd Ave SW, Meriden Phone: 451-2165 St. Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 314 4Th Ave. NE, Waseca Phone: 835-2647. The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 1001 9Th Ave SE, Waseca Phone: 835-4640 Trinity Lutheran Church Of Wilton (LCMS) 31184 West Wilton River Road, Waseca Phone: 835-2621 Waseca Wesleyan Church Corner 4Th St. & 6Th Ave. NE, Waseca Phone: 521-0533

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Living Hope Church 212 Park Ave NE, Elysian. Phone: 507-267-4762 Evangelical United Methodist Church 319 E. Main, Waterville Phone: 362-4379 First Baptist Church 1025 Hwy. 60 E., Waterville Phone: 362-4314 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 506 Common St., Waterville Phone: 362-4311 St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Elysian, Phone: 267-4928 Or 362-4311 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 210 W. Lake St., Waterville Phone: 362-8073 Or 362-8256 St John’s Lutheran Church Kilkenny St John’s Lutheran Church 62747 121St St., Minnesota Lake Phone: 462-3404 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) German Lake St. Peter’s Bell Lutheran Church (LCMS) Rural Waterville Phone: 362-8381 Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) 15 W. Lake, Waterville Phone: 362-4454 United Methodist Church Po Box 525, Elysian Phone: 234-5350

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janesville Ten miles west of Waseca on Old Hwy. 14 is the 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. Janesville, which celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2006, is s home to Hay Daze, a

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weekend festival which takes place each June. Streets close during Hay Daze, and music and carnival rides fill the streets in celebration. Hay Daze is capped off by a parade through Janesville on Sunday afternoon. Community members put their best feet forward to perform for the hometown crowd in the annual 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 event includes a 100-mile ride and has welcomed well over 120 riders.

Janesville’s Public Library, built in 1912, is one of nearly 1,700 across the nation built with money donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. According to the Waseca County Historical Society, Janesvillians made the required commitment of $500 per year to maintain a library, while Carnegie put forward $5,000. The library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Local lakes and parks, campgrounds, a swimming pool and a summer recreation program for kids make Janesville a relaxing place to live or visit.

Schools

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Public School District serves 600 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The school in 2015 completed a $3.4 million renova-

tion project, which added new classrooms, a kitchen and cafeteria, and relocated administrative offices which help increase the school’s security. The district offers its students a variety of extra-curricular activities, including clubs and athletics. It also provides Early Childhood Family Education, Kids Korner Preschool, before and after-school care and lifelong learning through its Community Education and Recreation programs. For information, visit jwp.k12.mn.us or call 507-234-5181. Reach the Community Ed oﬃce at 507-231-7777. Trinity Lutheran School, a K-8 school, was founded in 1890. The Christian school has an enrollment of about 130, as well as two preschool classes. Learn more at trinityjanesville.com or 507-231-6646. #DISCOVERWASECA | 49

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new richland Thirteen miles south of Waseca, is the city of New Richland, home to 1,203 residents. The community was founded by Norwegians who settled the rich farmland around St. Olaf Lake and the Le Sueur River, land which the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad crossed in 1877. Churches were built, businesses were established and the village, which was formed in 1858, grew. New Richland has a strong sense of community, and takes pride in its Riverview Golf Course, bike trail from New Richland to St. Olaf Lake and Park, the New Richland Care Center, Country Neighbors and City Park.

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Each July, New Richland celebrates its past and future with Farm & City Days, which includes a carnival and medallion hunt to a fun run, street dance and parade. Find out more at www.farmandcitydays.com or New Richland Farm & City Days on Facebook. With its restaurants, lake, parks, recreation opportunities and civic pride, New Richland is a community built around its roots. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto is History is ours, Future is yours. Visit it online at cityofnewrichlandmn.com or call 507-465-3514.

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waldorf Joining 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 19 miles southwest of Waseca, Waldorf straddles Freedom and Vivian townships. The town is home to a family-owned café, 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. Visit the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Schools website at www.jwp.k12.mn.us

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North of Waseca on Hwy. 13 in Le Sueur County is the city of Waterville, nestled just south of Lake Sakatah and Lake Tetonka. Both offer fishing and water sports to visitors from around the region. The city hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, none more anticipated than Bullhead Days each June. The three-day festival includes a fishing contest, sporting events, fireworks and the Grand Street Parade. 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. According to the DNR, Lake Sakatah‘s optimum conditions are found in spring and early summer. Waterville’s second lake is Lake Tetonka, with public access located on the south shore. A fishing pier is near the boat launch at the DNR Waterville Fisheries property. Boats can also be launched on the Cannon Rive. Tetonka, a short distance upstream, 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 area students attend WatervilleElysian-Morristown Schools. The district includes a K-4 elementary school and high school, both in Waterville. A junior high, with student in grades five to eight are in Morristown. The district’s website is www. wem.k12.mn.us.

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area services WASECA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 112 N State St. 507-835-3260 www.wasecachamber.com

WASECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 307 N State St. 507-835-0630 www.co.waseca.mn.us

WASECA AREA NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER* (Emergency services, thrift store) 203 3rd Ave. NW 507-833-4119 www.wansc.org

WASECA COUNTY LICENSE BUREAU East Annex 300 N. State St. 507-835-0625

WASECA AREA SENIOR CENTER* 308 N. State St. 507-835-4552 WASECA CITY HALL 508 S. State St. 507-835-9700 www.ci.waseca.mn.us WASECA COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION 501 East Elm Avenue Waseca MN 56093 507-835-5626 www.edline.net/pages/Waseca_Public_Schools_ISD__829/Community_ Education WASECA COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE (Voter registration) 307 N State St. 507-465-0610

WASECA POLICE DEPARTMENT 508 S. State St. 507-835-2120 (Non-emergency) After-hours dispatch 835-0500 (Non-emergency) WASECA POST OFFICE 114 2nd St. NE 800-275-8777

WASECA COUNTY NEWS* 213 2nd St. NW 507-835-3380 www.wasecacountynews.com

WASECA PUBLIC LIBRARY 408 N. State St. 507-835-2910 www.wasecalesueurlibraries.com

WASECA COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE 307 N State St. 507-835-0670

WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 501 East Elm Ave., Waseca 507.835.2500 www.edline.net/pages/ Waseca_Public_Schools_ISD__829

WASECA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 122 3rd Ave. NW 507-835-0510 (Non-emergency) WASECA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES 307 N. State St. 507-835-0680 WASECA FIRE DEPARTMENT 117 2nd Ave. SE 507-835-3210 (Non-emergency) WASECA FOOD SHELF 113 2nd Ave NW 507-833-4119

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EL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT* 200 South State St., Waseca 507-835-4060 www.eltequilarestaurant.com

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HY-VEE DELI* 1230 N State St., Waseca 507-835-8030 www.hy-vee.com

BOAT HOUSE GRILL & BAR* 406 9th St. NE, Waseca 507-835-2419 www.boathousewaseca.com

JONNIE BEANS* 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-833-7540 www.millerarmstrong.com

CLUB 57* 204 2nd St. Southwest, Waseca 507-833-4700 www.millerarmstrong.com

KATIE O’LEARY’S BEEF & BREW 117 2nd Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-2000

DAILY GRIND ESPRESSO SHOP* 100 N State St., Waseca 507-835-9186 www.dailygrindespressoshop.com DAIRY QUEEN 1904 N State St., Waseca 507-835-2970 www.dairyqueen.com DAIRY QUEEN 106 East 1st St., Janesville 507-234-5426 www.dairyqueen.com DOMINO’S PIZZA* 107 South State St., Waseca 507-833-8888 www.dominos.com EL MOLINO MEXICAN RESTAURANT* 214 N State St., Waseca 507-835-4223 www.elmolinowaseca.com

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recreation HOOT LANES 204 Hwy. 13, Waterville 507-330-4176

SCOTT’S CAMPGROUND 437 Main St. E., Waterville 507-362-8800

JANESVILLE BOWL 307 N Main St., Janesville 507-231-5247

WASECA LAKESIDE CLUB* 37160 Clear Lake Drive, Waseca 507-835-2574 www.lakesideccgolf.com

TRAPPER’S LANES 218 S. Broadway, New Richland 507-463-8667 CANNON GATE PARK 150 1st St., Waterville 507-362-8832 www.cannongatepark.com KAMP DELLS 14842 Sakatah Lake Road, Waterville 507-362-8616 www.kampdells.com REINBOLD SPORTSMEN CAMPGROUND 40050 30th St., Janesville 507-234-5440 www.sportsmencampground.com SAKATAH BAY RESORT 815 E. Paquin St., Waterville 507-362-8980 www.sakatahbay.com

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TROWBRIDGE PARK OUTDOOR ICE RINK 408 N. State St, Waseca HARTLEY OUTDOOR ICE RINK On the south side of Hartley Elementary 605 7th St. NE, Waseca

entertainment & clubs AMERICAN LEGION POST 228* 700 S. State St., Waseca 507-833-9935

BULLHEADS BAR & GRILL 256 Main St. E, Waterville 507-362-4881

BARDEN’S BAR* 110 N State St., Waseca 507-835-5343

CLUB 57* 294 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-833-4700 www.millerarmstrong.com

BOAT HOUSE GRILL & BAR* 406 9th St. NE, Waseca 507-835-2419 www.boathousewaseca.com BOTTOM’S UP BAR 108 S. State St., Waseca 507-835-2412

INDIAN ISLAND WINERY 18018 631st Ave., Janesville 507-234-6222 www.indianislandwinery.com KATIE O’LEARY’S BEEF & BREW 117 2nd Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-2000

PURPLE GOOSE EATERY & SALOON 228 N Main St., Janesville 507-234-5460 THE BOXCAR BAR 202 West Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-5136 V.F.W. POST 1642 113 W. Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-1811 AMERICAN TAPHOUSE & GRILLE 201 N State St, Waseca 507-835-3663

lodging AMERICAN MOTEL* 1313 N State St., Waseca 507-835-4300 Wasecaamericanmotel.com

KIESLER’S CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARK* 14360 Old Highway 14 East, Waseca 507-835-3179 www.kieslers.com

CROSSINGS INN & SUITES* 2201 N State St., Waseca 507-835-0022 www.crossingswaseca.com

LODGING AT LAKE AIRE 1208 East Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-2121

VETERANS LANDING CABINS* 1102 West Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-1146 www.millerarmstrong.com

MILLER’S BED & BREAKFAST* 204 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-835-1146 www.millerarmstrong.com

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FENELON PLACE 215 Mott St. N., Janesville 507-234-5705 www.minnesotabedandbreakfast.org

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PINE CONE BED & BREAKFAST 522 Second Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-5863

real estate ASSIST2SELL 108 N. Main St., Janesville 507-231-3333 www.assist2sellmn.com

EDINA REALTY* 1311 N. State St. Waseca 507-833-3300 www.edinarealty.com

WASECA REALTY* 117 2nd St. NE, Waseca 507-835-8116 www.waseca-realty.com

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REMAX/MASTERS* 101 South State St., Waseca 507-835-1466 www.remax.com

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INDIAN ISLAND WINERY 18018 631st Ave., Janesville 507-234-6222 www.indianislandwinery.com

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LADY BUG THRIFT SHOP 116 S. Broadway, New Richland 507-463-3443

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LAU’S MEAT MARKET* 1100 2nd St. NW, Waseca 507-835-1970 www.lausmeatmarket.com MS. MACS ANTIQUES 100 N Main St., Janesville 507-317-2457 www.msmacsantiques.com PAST & PRESENT ANTIQUES* 1101 N State St., Waseca 507-835-4000 www.theoldtimes.com PEARL BUTTON PRIMITIVES 206 N State St., Waseca 507-461-1648 www.pearlbuttonprimitives.com THE REFINERY 106 N. State St 507-308-4270

THE RETRO SHOP AT WASECA COUNTY MUSEUM* 315 2nd Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-7700 www.historical.waseca.mn.us SUBURBAN FURNITURE & FLOOR COVERING* 2200 N State St., Waseca 507-835-3670 www.suburbanfurniture.net SUMMER HOUSE FARM ANTIQUES* 2412 N. State St., Waseca 507-461-0328 www.summerhousefarmwaseca.com WASECA ART CENTER GIFT SHOP* 200 N State St., Waseca 507-835-1701 www.wasecaartscouncil.org WASECA FLORAL* 810 N State St., Waseca 507-835-3790 www.wasecafloral.com WASECA MUSIC CO. * 111 S. State St., Waseca 507-835-2980 www.wasecamusic.com ZINNIA’S 107 11th Ave NW, Waseca 507-833-5822 www.zinniasboutique.com

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