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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 Waseca’s beauty, history and small town charm.

Enjoy your visit to Waseca.

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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 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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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 •Chautauqua celebration at Trowbridge Park in July

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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.

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

In 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.

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.

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

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The Waseca Community

The 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.

Waseca County 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- 2014 Construction - 193 Education and health services - 1,838 Financial - 204 Leisure and hospitality - 349 Information - 117 Manufacturing - 1,840 Natural resources and mining - 162 Professional and business services - 174 Public administration - 547 Trade, transportation and utilities - 1,023 Other - 124

Total - 6,571

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

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Business & Industry

With a 4.4 percent unemployment rate (August 2014), Waseca County residents find the city has a plethora of opportunities from manufacturing to restaurants and specialty industries.

The city’s major employers include ethanol

production, printing, 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.

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 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 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 Quad Graphics Printing 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-renowned 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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itting squarely in the heart of some of farmers, corn and soybean growers leading the way in productivity and stewardship of the land. the nation’s richest farmland, agriculture is an integral part of life in Waseca Waseca is the home of AURI, a leading agricultural research institution and Farmamerica, County. the state’s agricultural interpretive center.

Out of a total of 10,312 jobs, farm employRelated industries manufacture grain dryers, ment accounted for 852 jobs, according to the most recent Minnesota Department of Agricul- farm machinery and parts for manufacturers.

A major supplier of wholesale horticultural ture numbers. plants, a leading frozen vegetable producer and In 2013 agricultural rankings, the county a manufacturer of specialty dairy food ingrewas 25th in livestock production, eighth in hogs, 33rd in crop production and 26th in total dients are Waseca-based. In addition, one of agricultural production, according to the Min- the country’s largest ethanol plans is located in nesota Department of Agriculture. Corn, grain, nearby Janesville. 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

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he 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 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, which will be on March 7 this year, where gardeners can prepare for the upcoming planting season with expert advice from guest speakers and presentations.

Every September, SROC welcomes the com-

munity during its open house, an afternoon long event that usually features displays, animals, farm equipment, horse-drawn carriage rides and plenty of food. The open house is scheduled for Sept. 17.

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

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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 almost 500 kindergarten through third-graders. 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 settings. 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 tuition-free 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.

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acred 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 young and old alike. 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 Community Ed’s top-notch Adult Basic Education program.

Classes and activities re 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.

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 two-year hiatus, the high school pool has reopened, giving students more opportunities in their physical education classes and extra-curricular activities.

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verything from book release parties to kids’ summers 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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Janesville

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New Richland

119 S. Broadway Ave. 507-465-3708 www.wasecalesueurlibraries.com/newrichland.html

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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.

There are plenty of places throughout the city of Waseca and Waseca County for seniors to call home. Colony Court, Latham Place, Lake Shore Inn, Real Life Cooperative and Maple Terrace all provide affordable senior living.

Seniors without their own transportation are still able to get out and about with the help

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pportunities for both the young and old abound in Waseca.

Waseca Community Education & Recreation offers classes, activities, and programs for all ages. Students can play sports or act in plays both through school and Community Ed. Like Waseca Community Education & Recreation on Facebook or visit its website for more information: bit.ly/1ulX9O6. The office can also be reached at 507-835-5626.

Waseca has a few associations that offer opportunities for youth to get involved with team sports. The Waseca Hockey Association, Waseca Youth Baseball, Waseca Wrestling Club, Waseca Bluejay Football and Waseca Soccer Club allow youth to build skills both in teamwork and in sports before moving on to school-sponsored sports.

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The Waseca Public Library on State Street, is part of the Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System. It began offering a diverse variety of programs for elementary students on days students are released from school early. Activities include everything from art to acting. Like the Waseca Public Library on Facebook or visit its website for more information: http://www. wasecalesueurlibraries.com/. The library can be reached at 507-835-2910.

Waseca County 4-H allows entire families to get involved in projects focusing on animals or arts and crafts. The 4-H Extension also offers a variety of programs for the community throughout the year. Like UMN Extension Waseca County 4-H on Facebook or visit its website for more information: http://www3. extension.umn.edu/county/waseca. Its office can be reached at 507-835-0600.

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he Waseca Area Senior Citizens Center has an abundance of activities for the elderly including movie nights, bingo, monthly dances, Wii bowling, free tax help, or a simple card game. The Senior Center is also the location of Waseca’s Lutheran Social Services Senior Nutrition program and the county’s Minnesota Valley Action Council Transportation program. Like the Waseca Area Senior Citizens Center on Facebook or call its office at 507-835-4552 for more information. The Senior Center is located at 308 N. State St.

A $70,000 grant from the state has also allowed the Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center to begin a new caregiver services program. This program, located in the same building as the Waseca Food Shelf, can set up volunteer caregivers with someone in need of help or it can provide counseling to caregivers. Classes on various aging topics such as fall prevention and chronic conditions are also offered. Like the Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center on Facebook or call its office at 507-833-4119 for more information. The Service Center is located at 203 3rd Ave. N.W.

Waseca Hockey Association: Like the Waseca Hockey Association on Facebook, visit http://www.wasecahockey. org/ for more information.

Waseca Youth Baseball: Like the Waseca Youth Baseball Association on Facebook , visit http://www.wasecabaseball. com/ for more information.

Waseca Wrestling Club: Like the Waseca Wrestling Club on Facebook, visit http:// www.wasecawrestling.com/ for more information.

Waseca Bluejay Football: Like the Waseca Football Association on Facebook , visit http://www.wasecafootball.com/ for more information.

Waseca Soccer Club: Like Waseca Club Soccer on Facebook, visit bit.ly/1uwBhPq for more information.

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n Waseca, where arts and culture flourish, the recently renovated 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. — for two years.

In the impressive glass-front facility, the Waseca Arts Council offers programs for children and adults. Cork and Canvass allows adults to paint while having a glass of wine. There are also music classes and Make and Take art classes for all ages. Guest speakers as well as concerts and plays are featured at the Art Center. There is a gallery, gift shop, basement classroom space, an elevator to the third floor concert space and more. Art center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 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:

•Waseca Arts Center •Concerts by the Waseca Chorale •Dance classes and performances by

Sharri’s School of Dance •Waseca County Historical Society’s Spring Luncheon series, shows and events •High school band, choir and drama performances throughout the school year •Christmas Time’s A-Comin’, a Branson-style

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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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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 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. On 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 “electric boat motors 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. 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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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, discover native wildflowers and appreciate the quiet beauty of Maplewood, a true Waseca treasure. Once the home of private cabins and a stately hotel, Maplewood became public land and is now the site of nature walks and the Chautauqua Revival which will take place at Trowbridge Park in 2015.

Maplewood 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.

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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, rollerblade 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 •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 with restoration beginning this year •Northeast Park, the city’s newest park and site of the Waseca Water Park

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aseca County’s park system includes about 540 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 •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 507465-3514 or go to the website at www. cityofnewrichland.mn.com for information

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•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 •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 for information Enjoy the great Waseca County area outdoors and discover our parks and trails!

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We are all in this together! Positive teamwork among social contacts, family relations and staff are of major importance. Networking integrates the consumer with the community and establishes loyalties and trust.

100 North State Street, PO BOX 266 Waseca, MN 56093 | Toll Free: 877.835.1412 Phone: 507.835.9140

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ollow 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 was built in 2006 and 2007 in the city’s Northeast Park on 3.6 enclosed acres. The water park includes a 581-person capacity pool with a water surface area of 9,561 square feet. The water is kept at a comfortable 81 degrees. Each summer day, from noon to 6 p.m., during June to September, the water park is open for swimmers of all ages under the direction of Certified Pool Operator Sara McKay and her staff of lifeguards and concession employees.

Call 507-833-0210 or visit www.wasecawaterpark.com for more information and to find out “Is the Pool Open Today?” Find Waseca Water Park on Facebook.

Features include:

•Shade umbrellas •A sand play area •Zero-depth entry •Concession stand •A 25-foot high Slide Tower •A 180-foot long Flume Slide •A 106-foot long Speed Slide •Alligator Water Walk, Trio of Fun, Dew Drop and Toddler Turtle Slide •Spraying geysers, sheet flow curtain and water spray area •Lap lanes •Morning exercise classes •One-meter diving board at the deep end •Swimming lessons •Available for rent for private parties GUIDE TO WASECA 23

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innesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center — was commissioned in 1978 to tell the story of Minnesota’s agricultural, past and present. In 2000, a new Visitor Center was dedicated to provide an entrance to the one-mile Time Lane Trail and annual celebrations. It is also the site of offices, conference and reception space, a gift shop and observation tour. Located west of Waseca on 120 acres of farmland at 7367 360th Avenue, Farmamerica includes and 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 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.

Special events include:

•May 16 -- Springtime on the Farm •June, July, August- Self-guided Walking Tours Tuesdays through Fridays (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Sundays (noon – 4 p.m.)

•June 9 -- Taste of the Farm •Aug. 10 and 11 -- Farm Camp Minnesota •Sept. 12 and 13 -- Fall Fair •Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24 -- Haunted Corn Maze •Oct. 31-- All Hallows Eve •Nov. 29 -- Christmas on the Farm 24 GUIDE TO WASECA

Visit www.farmamerica.org or call 507-8352052 for information or admission prices on single tickets and group tours, special events and facility rentals.

Events Calendar 2015 May

Saturday, 16 Springtime on the Farm

September

Sat & Sun, 12 & 13 Farmamerica Fall Fair

October

Fri & Sat 16, 17 & 23, 24 Haunted Corn Maze October 31 All Hallows Eve

November

Sunday, 29 Christmas on the Farm

507-835-2052 • www.farmamerica.org 7367 360th Ave • Waseca, MN

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he Waseca Municipal Airport is located two 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.

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 construc-

For more information & a free Visitor Guide Waseca Area Tourism & Visitor’s Bureau

www.DiscoverWaseca.com/Visitors

507-835-3260

tion of a private hangar. For more information about the ground lease sites or other activities at the Waseca Municipal Airport visit www.ci.waseca.mn.us or contact the city of Waseca at 507-835-9700.

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Marilyn Wilkus 837-5341

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Purple Goose Saloon & Eatery 228 North Main St Janesville, MN 56048 Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce 112 North State St Waseca, MN 56093 Waseca Public Schools Central Building 501 East Elm Avenue Waseca, MN 56093

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Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival

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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 Feb. 6 to 28 and March 28. 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

Celebrate winter in Waseca. It’s tradition!

Sleigh & Cutter Festival Feb. 6 to 28, March 28, 2015, Waseca. Visit www.sleighandcutterfestival. org for information.

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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, 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 festival is hosted by the city of Waseca. The day starts with the Lakefest Freedom Run. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Park. The 1-mile run/walk begins at 8 a.m. and the 4.2-mile run/walk around Clear Lake starts at 8:30 a.m. At noon, the park comes alive with food vendors setting up their booths and 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. 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

Lakefest in Clear Lake Park Waseca Saturday, July 4, 2015.

Noon to dusk

Lakefest July 4th 2015 Clear Lake Park | Waseca

Lakefest on the 4th of July is a family event celebrated in the perfect small town atmosphere of Clear Lake in Waseca. Begin the day with the Lakefest Freedom Run followed by other day long activities in Clear Lake Park.

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he best summer party of the year is found at 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 county 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 biggest 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 • Mud Run

Come to the fair for a summer break, meet your friends, stroll the Midway, ride the attractions and eat your favorite fair food. For more information, visit wasecacountyfair.org Breakout box: Waseca County Free Fair Waseca Fairgrounds July 15-19, 2015

Amusement Attractions

Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!

FREE FAIR

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Waseca High School’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.

The Waseca Marching Classic began when plans were developed for an all school reunion community celebration in 1988. The band festival has grown to include a 100-unit parade, music clinics for participating bands and fireworks to cap the event.

The Classic draws thousands from across the region to watch high school marching bands from Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota perform through the streets of Waseca in competition.

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The Parade Trophies Presentation Ceremony which includes parade awards, Peoples’ Choice Award, and Parade Sweepstakes is held at the Trowbridge Park Bandstand. Participating bands and spectators then head to the Waseca High School Athletic Field for a full afternoon and evening of field show competition. 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 at www.wasecamarchingclassic.com The Waseca Marching Classic is now a tradition all its own.

Join us for the

28th Annual Waseca Marching Classic September 19, 2015

12:30 - Classic Parade

5:00 - Field Show

Featuring over 100 Units and Competitive Bands

Outstanding High School Bands

in Downtown Waseca

at the Waseca High School

Sponsored By: Waseca Classic, Inc.

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Miss Waseca County Sleigh & Cutter Scholarship Pageant Waseca Central Intermediate School Auditorium Feb. 7, 2015 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 winners compete in the Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant.

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 2015, the Irish will celebrate in Janesville at the Purple Goose. Find the Irish America Club of Southern Minnesota on Facebook.

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 Bullhead Days Waterville, June The Bullhead Capital festival includes a queen’s pageant, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, 10K Run and Bike Race, Carnival and Kidde 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. 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. 507234-5110 www.janesville.govoffice.com

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Farm and City Days New Richland, July 10-12 The festival celebrates summer and community each year in New Richland. Three days of music and entertainment including a street dance, carnival, talent contests and a kids’ pedal pull. 507-465-3514 Waseca Triathlon Waseca, July The Waseca Triathlon is preparing for its fifth 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 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. Find Relay for Life Waseca County MN on Facebook.

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National Night Out/Night to Unite Waseca and Janesville 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 Ahlman’s Shooter’s Roundup Morristown, August A wilderness hunt and Old West melodrama in Morristown. www.ahlmans.com

the moment. The streets are 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 courthouse lawn, caroling, dancing and more. It’s the perfect way to start the holiday season.

Beer ‘n’ Brats Waseca, October 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 2014, $700 in prizes were given away by participating businesses, with two prizes of $300 and one of $100.

The walk, sponsored by the Waseca Downtown District Partnership. starts at Gallagher Market Square across from the Waseca County courthouse where each trick-or-treater stops to have their picture taken to capture

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en 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 1869-70 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 sesquicentennial during Hay Daze in 2006. Community members put their best feet forward to perform for the hometown crowd in the annual Hee Haw show.

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anesville 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 2014 event included a 100-mile ride with about 120 riders.

Janesville is the home of the JanesvilleWaldorf-Pemberton Public School District, which serves 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 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 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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Play a round of Golf at Prairie Ridge Golf Course.

Camp in the Reinbold Sportsmen Campground

by Lake Elysian

Featuring 3 guest suites for your comfort Also offering: Private catered parties, tours & gift certificates.

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Indian Island Winery Every Friday & Saturday Night!

Come and Enjoy Wine , Beer, and Food at our beautiful winery!

From Janesville: Hwy 14 W to Smith’s Mill, turn left on Cty. Rd. 37 for 5 miles

Janesville •507-234-6222 indianislandwinery.com

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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 community’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 Lake and Park, the New Richland Care Center, Country Neighbors, City Park, medical and dental facilities, its hometown

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 roots. The city’s motto: History is ours, Future is yours. Visit the city’s website at www.cityofnewrichlandmn.com

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oining Janesville in the JanesvilleWaldorf-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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orth of Waseca on Hwy. 13 in Le Sueur County 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.

February

21st Chamber community recognition banquet

March

14th Lake Association’s Comedy Night Fundraiser

April

11th Mr. Bullhead Contest 12th Lions Club Turkey Dinner

May

16th City Wide Garage Sale & Welcome to Waterville Lunch 17th Welcome to Waterville Pancake Breakfast

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 pike and

people June

5-7th 51st Annual Bullhead Days Farmer’s Market Starts (Tuesdays & Fridays)

July

11th Lake Association Pontoberfest

August

8th Firemen Fun Days 9th Lions Pancake breakfast 25th New Teacher Luncheon

www.watervillemn.com Dates are subject to change

September

School Begins

October

25th Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner

December

5th Holiday in Hooterville find us on

facebook.com/bullheaddays

213 Blowers St, Waterville · 507-362-8403 · 507-362-4609 • www.facebook.com/destinationwatervillemn & /DestinationWaterville

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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 area students attend Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Schools.

The district’s website is www.wem.k12. mn.us.

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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.

Shop for:

• Antiques and collectibles • Specialty gifts • Athletic gear • Music for all ages • 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

For more information on local retail opportunities, call the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce at 507 835-3260 or visit www.wasecachamber.org.

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

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Home Design Gallery your destination for beautiful interiors www.homedesigngallerywaseca.com 2100 Brown Ave, Waseca 507.833.4663 Mon - Fri 8 am - 5:00 pm & Sat 8 am - 12:00 pm

Waseca Music C O M P A N Y

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

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

wasecafloral.com

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

Zinnias

111 S State St

507-835-2980 wasecamusic.com

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

is the perfect little boutique. Discover unique items, from timeless to trendy to guarantee a delightful shopping experience!

Big town products, small town prices!

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CHARLIE’S HARDWARE We stock & sell:

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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

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then visit 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.

Be a part of History.

Come in & enjoy the atmosphere of Waseca’s

Where Something’s Always Brewin’

507.835.9186 Waseca.MN Take a break from shopping for breakfast, lunch, sweets, treats and much more!

oldest bar.

Since 1937

Since 1937

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

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THE PHEASANT CAFE 104 S. State St., Waseca • 835-1259 We cater parties, weddings, lunches, etc.

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212 17th Ave NE | Waseca MN

(In strip mall across from Waseca High School)

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214 State Street • Waseca

833-8888 107 S State Street • Waseca Or order online at dominos.com

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Wednesday: $1.00 off bobbin baskets all day!

Thursday: Rib Night!

Friday: Prime Rib Night! Small and large cuts!

Saturday: 16oz T-bone steak, potato, side salad and Texas toast Sunday: All day long: Steak, potato and Texas toast 7.99 Delivery & Catering Available We have PULL TABS!

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

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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

Club 180 is a place where junior and senior high (Seventh- through 12th-grade only) students from the area can participate in activities or just hang out is a safe and fun

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Interim Senior Pastor Howard White Associate Pastor Paige Whitney

Sunday Worship/Traditional/Blended - 8:00am Something Else - 9:09am Worship/Contemporary - 10:30am

Wednesday

Confirmation - 7th & 8th Grade

Summer Services May 24th - September 6th

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

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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 7:30 to 10:00 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

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilton (LCMS), 31184 West Wilton River Road, Waseca, 835-2621

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 Real Life Church meets at Miller-Armstrong Bldg., 206 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-384-2590 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner 111 4th St. NW, Waseca 835-1222 St. John Lutheran Church 401 3rd Ave. NE, Waseca 833-1703

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 St. Peter’s Bell Lutheran Church (LCMS) 21395 Tetonka Lake Road, Waterville 362-8381 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS), 415 W. Lake, Waterville 362-4454 United Methodist Church POBox 525, Elysian 234-5350

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

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AREA RESOURCES

Waseca Fire Department Waseca Public Safety Center South State St. 507-835-3210 (Non-emergency)

Waseca City Hall 508 South State St. 507-835-9700 ci.waseca.mn.us

Waseca County Courthouse 307 North State St. Waseca 507-835-0630 Waseca County Sheriff 122 3rd Ave. Northwest Waseca 507-835-0510 (Non-emergency) Waseca Police Department Waseca Public Safety Center South State St. 507-835-2120 (Non-emergency) After-hours dispatch 835-0500 (Non-emergency)

Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce 112 North State St. Waseca 507-835-3260 Wasecachamber.com Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center • (Emergency services, thrift store) 203 3rd Ave. Northwest Waseca 507-833-4119 Waseca Food Shelf 113 2nd Ave. NW Waseca 507-833-4119 * - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

“Building Partnerships, Building Waseca.”

Financial Incentive

• Tax Abatement • Tax Increment Financing • JOBZ-JTax Incentive Program • Access to Low Cost Industrial Leases

Development Land Available

• Market Place-Highway 13-N Commercial • Highway 14 West-Commercial • South Industrial Park - Only One Lot Left!

• Downtown Commercial/Mixed Use

Financial Assistance

• Small/Emerging Business Revolving Loan Fund • Jobs Revolving Loan Fund • Waseca Housing Fund • Downtown Commercial/Residential Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund

City of Waseca Economic Development Authority 508 South Street, Waseca 507-835-9741

www.ci.waseca.mn.us

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Waseca County News * 213 2nd Street Northwest Waseca 507-835-3380

Janesville Bowl 307 North Main St. Janesville 507-231-5247

Waseca County License Bureau Waseca County East Annex 300 North State St. Waseca 507-835-0625

Trapper’s Lanes 218 South Broadway, New Richland 507-463-8667

Waseca County Auditor Office (Voter Registration) 307 North State St. Waseca 507-465-0610

Mediacom * 507-835-5975

Waseca County Recorder’s Office 307 North State St. Waseca 507-835-0670 Waseca Area Senior Center * 308 North State St. Waseca 507-835-4552 Waseca Public Library 408 North State St. 507-835-2910

BASEBALL

Waseca Braves Games: Wed, Fri, Sat tinklarson.com/Waseca_Braves.html Waseca American Legion Games: Mon., Tues, Thurs New Richland Reds Games: Wed, Sun

BOWLING

Hoot Lanes 204 State Highway 13, Waterville 507-330-4176

CABLE TV

Enventis * 866-442-5679 Jaguar Communications * 800-250-1517

CAMPING

Cannon Gate Park 150 1st St. Waterville 507-362-8832 Cannongatepark.com Kiesler’s Campground & RV Resort * 14360 Old Highway 14, Waseca 507-835-3179 Kieslers.com Kamp Dells 14842 Sakatah Lake Road, Waterville 507-362-8616 Kampdells.com Reinbold Sportsmen Campground 40050 30th St. Janesville 507-234-5440 Sportsmencampground.com * - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

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Sakatah Bay Resort 815 East Paquin St. Waterville 507-362-8980 www.sakatahbay.com Scott’s Campground 437 Main St. East Waterville 507-362-8800

DAYCARE CENTERS Elm Care Day Care 900 4th St. SW Waseca 507-835-5875

Grace Gardens Child Care 300 E. Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-4926 www.wasecagracelutheran.com

ENTERTAINMENT & CLUBS American Legion Post 228 * 700 South State St. Waseca 507-833-9935

American Taphouse and Grille * 201 N. State St Waseca 507-835-3663 Barden’s Bar 110 North State St. Waseca 507-835-5343 Boat House Grill & Bar * 406 9th St. Northeast, Waseca 507-835-2419 Boathousewaseca.com

Bottom’s Up Bar * 108 South State St. Waseca, MN 56093 507- 835-2412 Bullheads Bar & Grill 256 Main St. E Waterville 507-362-4881 Club 57 * 294 2nd St. Sotuhwest Waseca 507-833-4700 Wasecamac.com Indian Island Winery 18018 631st Ave. Janesville 507-234-6222 Indianislandwinery.com Katie O’Leary’s Beef & Brew 117 2nd Ave. Northeast Waseca 507-835-2000 Purple Goose Eatery & Saloon 228 North Main St. Janesville 507-234-5460 The BoxCar Bar 202 West Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-5136 V.F.W. Post 1642 113 West Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-1811

FITNESS CENTERS

Janesville Tanning & Fitness 138 North Main St. Janesville 507-234-5346 * - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

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Brickhouse Fitness * 116 4th St. SW. Waseca 507-201-5087 Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca * 501 North State St. Waseca 507-835-1210 Snap Fitness * 122 East Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-0043 Snapfitness.com The Workout Center, Inc. 102 North State St. Waseca 507-835-3552

GOLF

Waseca Lakeside Club * 37160 Clear Lake Dr. Waseca 507-835-2574 www.lakesideccgolf.com/ Prairie Ridge Golf 2000 North Main St. Janesville 507-234-5505 www.prairieridgegolf.com/ Riverview Golf Course 15590 240th Ave. New Richland 507-465-8138

HIKING & BIKING

Waseca County Parks Co.waseca.mn.us/parks.htm Clear Lake Trail Loon Lake Path Courthouse Park

Sakatah Trail Maplewood Park

ICE SKATING

Waseca Community Arena 1501 2nd St. Northwest 507-835-3251 Wasecacommunityarena.com Trowbridge Park Outdoor Ice Rink Behind Waseca Library 408 N State St, Waseca, MN 56093 Hartley Outdoor Ice Rink On the South Side of the School 605 7th St. NE

MEDICAL SERVICES

Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca * 501 N. State St. 507-835-3110 www.mayoclinic.org Waseca County Human and Public Health services 299 Johnson Ave. 507-835-0560

UTILITIES

Centerpoint Energy 800-245-2377 Excel Energy Electricity and natural gas services 800-895-4999 Excelenergy.com Steele/Waseca Cooperative Electric 895-4999 City of Waseca Public Utilities (Electric, water and sewer) 508 South State St. 507-835-9718 * - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

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PLACES TO DINE

American Taphouse and Grille * 201 N. State St. Waseca 507-835-3663

Dairy Queen 930 South State St. Waseca 507-835-2970 www.dairyqueen.com

Barney’s Drive-In * (Seasonal) 1300 East Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-7422

Dairy Queen 106 East 1st St. Janesville 507-234-5426 www.dairyqueen.com/

Boat House Grill & Bar * 406 9th St. Northeast, Waseca 507-835-2419 www.boathousewaseca.com

Domino’s Pizza * 107 South State St. Waseca 507-833-8888 www.dominos.com

Club 57 * 204 2nd St. Southwest, Waseca 507-833-4700 www.wasecamac.com/

El Molino Mexican Restaurant * 214 North State St. Waseca 507-835-4223

Daily Grind Espresso Shop * 100 North State St. Waseca 507-835-9186 www.dailygrindespressoshop.com

El Tequila Mexican Restaurant * 200 South State St. Waseca 507-835-4060 www.eltequilarestaurant.com Godfather’s Pizza 105 15th Ave. Northeast, Waseca 507-835-8135 www.godfathers.com * - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

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Mediacom office: 1504 2nd St. SE • Waseca

Hy-Vee Deli * 1230 North State St. Waseca 507-835-8030 www.hy-vee.com Jonnie Beans * 204 2nd St. Southwest, Waseca 507-833-7540 www.wasecamac.com Katie O’Leary’s Beef & Brew 117 2nd Ave. Northeast, Waseca 507-835-2000 Maplewood Restaurant 14555 Old Highway 14 Waseca 507-835-4483 McDonald’s * 1600 North State St. Waseca 507-835-7167 www.mcdonalds.com

Purple Goose Eatery & Saloon 228 North Main St. Janesville 507-234-5460 Red Leaf Café 104 S. Broadway New Richland 1-507-465-8000 Starfire Grill * 204 2nd St. Southwest, Waseca 507-833-8756 www.wasecamac.com Subway * 103 13th Ave. Northwest, Waseca 507-835-8751 www.subway.com Subway Sandwiches & Salads 514 East 1st St. Janesville 507-234-6444

New China Buffet * 105 17th Ave. Northeast, Waseca 507-835-2699

Taco John’s * 1401 North State St. Waseca 507-833-2201 www.tacojohns.com

Out to Lunch 1312 North State St. Waseca 507-835-9776

The Willows Restaurant & Lounge 100 State Highway 13, New Richland 507-463-1000

Pheasant Café * 104 South State St. Waseca 507-835-1259

Yellow Mushroom * Highway 13 South Waseca 507-835-5000

Pizza Ranch * 212 Northeast 17th Ave. Waseca 507-833-9080 www.pizzaranch.com

* - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

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PLACES TO STAY

American Motel * 1313 North State St. Waseca 507-835-4300 Wasecaamericanmotel.com Crossings Inn & Suites * 2201 North State St. Waseca 507-835-0022 Crossingswaseca.com Fenelon Place 215 Mott St. North, Janesville 507-234-5705 Minnesotabedandbreakfast.org Kiesler’s Campgrounds & RV Park* 14360 Old Highway 14 East, Waseca, 507-835-3179 Kieslers.com Lodging at Lake Aire 1208 East Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-2121

Miller’s Bed & Breakfast * 204 2nd St. Southwest, Waseca 507-835-1146 Wasecamac.com Pine Cone Bed & Breakfast 522 Second Ave. Northeast Waseca 800-930-CONE 507-835-5863 Veteran’s Landing Cabins * On Loon Lake 1102 West Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-1146 Wasecamac.com

Radio

KORN Country 92.1 FM * KOWZ 100.9 FM KRUE 1170 AM 507-835-5555

* - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

www.waseca.edinarealty.com Kim & Marcia Berg

507-461-3736 kimandmarciaberg@edinarealty.com

Jodie (Priebe) Thompson

507-317-7064 JodieThompson@edinarealty.com

Jenifer Dvorak

507-837-9023 JeniferDvorak@edinarealty.com

Julie Oslund

507-521-1358 JulieOslund@edinarealty.com

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Real Estate Offices

Waseca County Fairgrounds * (900 Third St. NE, Waseca) Open 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month from 8 am to 12 noon.

Recyclable Materials Only-no garbage accepted at this location

Century 21 * 217 E. Elm Ave. Waseca 507-835-4040 www.century21.com

City of New Richland Open 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month from 8 am to 12 noon.

Recyclable Materials Only-no garbage accepted at this location.

507-465-3514

Assist2Sell 616 South State St. Waseca 507-833-3333 www.assist2sellmn.com

Edina Realty * 111 N. State St. Suite 104 Waseca 507-833-3300 www.edinarealty.com Remax/Masters * 101 South State St. Waseca 507-835-1466 www.remax.com

REFUSE SERVICES

Waste Management 800-222-6214 Stewart Sanitation 888-451-0976 Minnesota Waste (Mankato) 507-625-5746

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

POST OFFICE

RECYCLING

New Richland Sportsmen’s Club PO Box 234 New Richland 507-465-3504 http://www.newrichlandareasportsmensclub.com/

Waseca County Landfill and Recycling Solid Waste: 507-835-0664 Summer: May-October; Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Winter: November-April: Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Year-round Saturdays: 7 a.m. to noon Main Recycling Center 31080 State Highway 13 & Waseca County Fairgrounds 507-835-0662

Waseca Post Office * 114 2nd St. Northeast 800-275-8777

SHOOTING RANGES

Waseca Archery Club 409 8th AVE. NE Waseca 507-521-1133 www.wasecaarchery.org/

* - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

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Waseca Sportsman’s Club PO Box 185 Waseca 507-835-1309 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us

Indian Island Winery 18018 631st Ave. Janesville 507-234-6222 Indianislandwinery.com

SKYDIVING

Lady Bug Thrift Shop 116 South Broadway New Richland 507-463-3443

Minnesota Skydivers Club From April to October at the Waseca Municipal Airport 612-597-5052 mnskydive.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS

4-Seasons Athletics * 124 North State St. Waseca 507-835-5267 A Touch of Country Class * 41830 150th St. Waseca Fall and Spring 641-204-2290

Lau’s Meat * 1100 2nd St. Northwest Waseca 507-835-1970 Marquardt’s Cowlectables 208 North State St. Waseca 507-995-7645 Ms. Macs Antiques 100 North Main St. Janesville 507-317-2457

Bagy Jo Too 3215 403rd Ave, Janesville, 507-231-0338 Bagyjotoo.com

Out to Lunch and Antiques 1312 North State St. Waseca 507-835-4000

Current Rays Tanning & Gifts 140 17th Ave. Northeast Waseca 507-833-4855

Past & Present Antiques * 1101 North State Street, Waseca 507-835-4000

Dad’s Good Stuff 100 South Broadway, New Richland 507-465-8551

Pearl Button Primitives 206 North State St. Waseca 507-461-1648 www.pearlbuttonprimitives.com

Flea Market of Waseca 15034 Old Highway 14 East Waseca 507-461-1730 * - Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce member

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The Retro Shop at Waseca * (County museum) 315 2nd Ave. Northeast Waseca 507-835-7700 Historical.waseca.mn.us

Suburban Furniture & Floor Covering * 2200 North State St. Waseca 507-835-3670 Suburbanfurniture.net

Zinnia’s 231 West Elm Ave. Waseca 507-833-5822 Zinniasboutique.com

Summer House Farm Antiques * (Open spring and fall) 2412 N. State St. Waseca 507-461-0328

TELEPHONE SERVICE

Waseca Art Center Gift Shop * 200 North State St. Waseca 507-835-1701 Wasecaartscouncil.org Waseca Floral * 810 North State St. Waseca 507-835-3790 Wasecafloral.com Waseca Music Co. * 111 South State St. Waseca 507-835-2980 Wasecamusic.com

CenturyLink 800-491-0118 Enventis * 888-386-6430

Jaguar Communications * 507-214-1000 Mediacom * 800-332-0245

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Municipal Courts at Clear Lake and Oak parks Waseca New Richland Tennis Courts

TRANSPORTATION

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