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Total Care For All Ages – Your Health Care Home Immanuel St. Joseph’s system is an owned affiliate of Mayo Clinic, with a regional network of one specialty clinic, 15 family medicine clinics, and four hospitals in south central Minnesota including Waseca Medical Center. Patients benefit from outstanding local care and coordination with ISJ specialists as well as access to the knowledge and expertise of one of the nation’s most highly regarded medical centers. Our team of health care professionals sees a variety of patients from newborns to seniors to take care of you and your family’s health care needs. We call this your Health Care Home. Waseca Medical Center 501 N. State St., Waseca 507-835-1210 or 1-866-448-7915 Clinic: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Urgent Care: Monday–Friday, 5–8 p.m; Weekends & Holidays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Janesville Clinic 312 N. Main St., Janesville 507-231-5118 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Waterville Clinic 212 E. Lake St., Waterville 507-362-4221 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Waseca Welcomes You...................................................4 Day Trips........................................................................5 Shopping........................................................................6 Let’s Go Shopping.........................................................8 Arts & Culture..............................................................10 Historical Society.........................................................12 Historic Sites................................................................13 Lakes............................................................................14 Parks & Trails..............................................................16 Farmamerica................................................................18 Water Park....................................................................19 Lakefest........................................................................20 Chautauqua..................................................................21 Waseca County Free Fair.............................................22 Waseca Classic Celebration.........................................23 Sleigh & Cutter Festival...............................................24 Discover The Great Flavors Of Waseca.......................26 Dining & Entertainment...............................................28 Farmers Market............................................................30 Worship........................................................................31 Map..............................................................................32 New Richland...............................................................34 Janesville......................................................................36 Waldorf........................................................................39 Waterville.....................................................................40 Town Festivals.............................................................42 Community Profile.......................................................45 Business & Industry.....................................................46 Agriculture...................................................................49 Education.....................................................................50 Healthy Living.............................................................52 Senior Services.............................................................53 Relocation Services......................................................54 Discover Waseca Photos..............................................55 What To Do..................................................................56 Directory......................................................................58 Index of Advertisers.....................................................62 Published by Waseca County News for the Waseca Area Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau Copyright 2010, Waseca County News
Waseca Welcomes you to make
W onderful memories by visiting our Abundant natural beauty, lakes, parks, trails, gardens...
Stately homes, historic storefronts, quiet streets, shopping galore...
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his is Waseca, a community of natural beauty, friendly people, and opportunity.
Located an hour south of the Twin Cities metro between Owatonna and Mankato, Waseca is a southern Minnesota community of just under 10,000 residents where the welcome mat is out to visitors and new residents alike! Waseca is the place to come for fishing, swimming, boating, skiing, ice fishing, skating, sailing and snowmobiling. Enjoy Clear Lake and Loon Lake, the new Waseca Water Park, the bike and walking trail around Clear Lake, the Lakeside Golf and Country Club, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, inns and suites and cabins. It is the home of established and emerging artists whose work may be found at the Waseca Art Center and Passion for Art; it is the home of historic buildings, antique, craft and specialty shops, business and industry.
Waseca has excellent schools, churches of a wide variety of denominations, community education opportunities and a complete summer recreation program. Waseca is the county seat, home of the county court house, county historical museum, the regional library, art center, and Minnesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center, Farmamerica, with its 1850s homestead, 1930s farm and modern farm. Waseca is the site of Lakefest in Clear Lake Park and the annual Chautauqua Revival in Maplewood Park in summer, the Waseca Marching Classic in the fall, and Sleigh and Cutter in the winter. This is Waseca, where history is preserved, progress is planned and quality of life is valued.
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here are many reasons, in all four seasons, to make a day trip to Waseca. Whether you come to fish, swim or bike in the warm weather, hike to enjoy the fall foliage, or snowmobile and cross-country ski in the winter, Waseca offers year round day trips for nature lovers. Plan a day around one or more of our festivals, such as the historic Sleigh & Cutter Festival each February, the summer festivals at Clear Lake and Maplewood Park, the annual get-together at the Waseca County Fair, and the Marching Classic in September. Check out the special art classes at Passion for Art; research your genealogy or visit the museum at the Waseca County Historical Society; or bring your group to the Waseca Arts Council’s house walk the first weekend in December. Plan to shop at A Touch of Country Class, a spectacular craft fair held each spring and fall, or spend a day browsing Waseca’s antique and gift shops. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the Waseca Triathlon. The triathlon draws participants and spectators from all over the upper midwest. In 2011 the 8th annual Lakefest Freedom Run on the Fourth of July will draw runners from near and far for the five-mile or one-mile run around Clear Lake. Bring the kids for a day of swimming and sliding at the Waseca Water Park. Picnic in our many parks or visit Farmamerica where history comes alive in the 1850s homestead and 1930s farm house. If camping is your way to relax and get away, Kiesler’s Campgrounds offers an outdoor pool while Waseca County’s Courthouse Park has primitive campsites for those seeking a more rustic adventure. Rent a cabin near the lake, or stay at one of Waseca’s premier motels and enjoy a full array of amenities. Many families come to Waseca for hockey tournaments at the Waseca Community Arena. Plan to make it a family weekend and enjoy the wonderful dining options. DISCOVER
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aseca has a variety of shops that draw people from across the region, including the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Mankato, for a leisurely day of shopping for a special piece of clothing or a certain gift. But sometimes shopping is simply an occasion to join with family or friends for a day out and about. In Waseca, shopping provides opportunities to look through finely decorated shops where the merchandise is part of the decor.
Interested in antiques and collectibles? Visitors come from far and wide to browse through our many antique and collectible stores for that special item for their homes or collections. Stroll through the dozens of trendy boutiques, specialty shops and coffee houses. Discover an eclectic mix of art galleries, antique shops, custom designed jewelry, consignment, and furniture stores. Other one of a kind gifts include music, women’s apparel, athletic gear for the whole family, specialty cakes and candies, floral, and accent pieces for the home. There are fitness centers, wellness spas, massage, hair and nail salons and even pet grooming for a day of pampering. The local history museum and art center also have gift shops and a downtown artist co-op offers original art for sale. If it’s a friendly, unique shopping experience you are looking for, Waseca offers it all year-round in a comfortable, small-town atmosphere.
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Deml Ford is pleased to now offer Quick Lane Service! What does Quick Lane mean to our valued customers? Extended hours, Saturday service, no appointment necessary & service for most makes & models completed by our factory trained technicians. We invite our customers to watch their vehicle being serviced while enjoying our all new lounge. Make yourself at home, sit by our fireplace, watch TV & enjoy free wireless internet. We will complete a vehicle inspection report card free of charge for all vehicles serviced. The report card will be reviewed with you and necessary service will be recommended. We look forward to taking care of all of your service needs. Remember, life is better in the Quick Lane!
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arts & culture
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n Waseca, arts and culture flourish in many venues throughout the year.
The Waseca Arts Council offers classes, school programs and art shows for children and exhibitions, drawing classes and events for adults. The arts council has its own permanent art collection, a gift shop at the Waseca Art Center, and publishes a monthly newsletter to members. The Waseca Arts Council’s largest event and fundraiser is the Sights & Sounds of Christmas House Walk, held the first weekend of December. Visitors stroll leisurely through homes decorated in the finest of holiday décor. Cozy fires, smells of gingerbread cookies, and twinkling lights are just some of the delights that greet strollers as they take in the sights and sounds of Christmas. Each home displays its own unique holiday theme and style—from small and sweet to large and delightful—decorating fashions and tastes range from Victorian to contemporary. The Waseca Arts Council launched a capital campaign in 2010 with plans to purchase the 11,000-square-foot Waseca Mutual building west of downtown to expand its arts center. Preliminary plans include expansion of gallery space, offices and public gathering space, education space, rental suites and a performance auditorium. Events and news about the art center is available online at wasecaartscouncil.org. Throughout the year there are performances by the Waseca Chorale, the LeRoy Shield Festival in October, classes and exhibitions by area artists at Passion for Art, LLC in downtown Waseca, dancing classes at Sharri’s School of Dance, the Spring Luncheon Series and exhibits at the Waseca County Historical Society Museum, as well as many concerts, speakers, school plays, and events at area churches.
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arts & culture Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, headquartered in Waseca, is committed to supporting, nurturing and expanding the arts through promotion, technical assistance and grants to non-profit arts and community groups, schools and individual arts in a nine-county area including Waseca County. For a complete list of regional events, go online at plrac.org. The Waseca library is the regional center of the WasecaLeSueur Regional Library.
A library card from any library in the region gives the cardholder access to libraries in the nine-county Traverse des Sioux System and in the entire state of Minnesota. For information about joining Friends of the Waseca Public Library, call 507-835-2910. Waseca Public Library 408 N. State Street, Waseca 507-835-2910 Mon-Wed, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Thurs-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat 9 a.m.-noon
We are part of our community… In 2004, we created the Bluejay Debit Card. This Card promotes school pride and generates income for Waseca schools DEBIT with every purchase—over $100,000* donated to date.
LifePerks is our premier event club designed exclusively for customers seeking life’s extra “perks”. LifePerks offers new opportunities to be involved while earning more benefits.
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historical society
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ince 1938, the history of Waseca County has been collected and preserved by the Waseca County Historical Society.
The Waseca County Museum is located in the former 1917 Waseca Methodist Church, purchased, renovated and gifted to the WCHS in 1964 by E.F. Johnson Company partners, Edgar and Ethel Johnson, Everett and Ruth Johnson, and Marvin and Mildred Johnson.
Across the street, the Bailey-Lewer Research Library, a National Historic Register site, is housed in a home built in 1868, acquired by the historical society in 1991, and renovated by volunteers. The Bailey House historical gardens are host each year to the Waseca Garden Tour held the first Sunday in August. Other annual events include the February Ice Harvest at Clear Lake, the Spring Luncheon-Lecture Series in March, April and May, the Chautauqua each July in Maplewood Park and a holiday exhibit and open house the first weekend in December. The Bailey-Lewer Research Library is open TuesdaysFridays, 9 a.m.-noon & 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The museum is open to the public Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more information see historical.waseca.mn.us.
Lakefest July 4th 2011 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. Fireworks Food Vendors • Musicians at Dusk! Boat Parade • Paddle Fest Everyone is welcome to share the 4th with Waseca at Clear Lake Park. It’s becoming a family tradition!
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historic sites Visit Waseca County's National Register sites 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.
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4. Miller-Armstrong building 202 Second St. SW, built for W.J. Armstrong Co., recently renovated and now headquarters of Elm Homes, restaurants, B&B rooms and conference center. 5. W. R. Wolf house 522 Second Ave. NE, built in 1895 by W.R. Wolf, merchant and businessman, an example of Queen Anne style; now home of Pine Cone B&B.
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6. P. C. Bailey house Second Ave. NE at Fourth St. NE, built in 1868 by P.C. Bailey, it is one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest surviving homes and now functions as the Waseca Co. Historicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Society Research Center. 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.
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9. Seha Sorghum Mill / Okaman Elk Farm County Road 5, built in 1904 by Cornelius L. Seha, historic sorghum mill. (not pictured) In New Richland: 10. New Richland Odd Fellows Hall On Division Street, built in 1902, neo-classical. Building is now under renovation.
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lakes
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aseca’s two beautiful lakes anchor the community, welcoming visitors and residents alike to enjoy the great outdoors in all seasons of the year.
Clear Lake, the large 652-acre lake on the east side of Waseca, is the place to go for fishing, boating, water
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skiing, sailing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. One of the highlights of Clear Lake is the newly created bike trail that provides both safety and scenery to 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 year-round.
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In the winter, Clear Lake is filled with ice fishing houses and snowmobile activities including the Waseca County Historical Society’s ice harvest and the Kruger Memorial Snowmobile races during the Sleigh & Cutter Festival each February. On the west side of town is Loon Lake, a quiet 80acre lake with its picturesque and historic island in the middle. It is a perfect place to fish, canoe and watch wildlife, or to linger in its peaceful tree-filled park with picnic 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 designated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
One DNR-assisted boat ramp is located on 10th Street NW, off Highway 14 and a fishing pier is located within walking distance of the parking lot. Local shoreline restoration projects with local environmentalists and the DNR have added native wildflowers, improved water quality and stabilized the shoreline. The Waseca Lakes Association works diligently to improve the quality of Waseca’s lakes. Across Southern Minnesota, lakes provide recreation in all seasons, with bait shops, motels, resorts and campgrounds available for supplies and overnight stays. There are 50 lakes within a half-hour drive from Waseca, including Lake Elysian near Janesville, Reeds Lake west of Waseca, St. Olaf Lake in New Richland, and Tetonka and Sakatah in Waterville.
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parks & trails
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aseca prides itself on its parks throughout the city which provide leisure and recreational activities to all ages.
With 17 parks on more than 500 acres of wooded public land, Waseca County offers a variety of activities, including picnic areas, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts, ball fields, playground equipment and biking and hiking trails. Campers at Kieslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campgrounds across Highway 14 from Clear Lake have easy access to recreation opportunities, including boating and fishing. They might also like to walk up the hill through the nearby gate to Maplewood Park, one of the last remnants of the Big Woods that once covered southern Minnesota. Enjoy the paths that wind through the woods, discover the 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 that was used by both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and is now the site of nature walks and the annual Chautauqua Revival. The park is noted for bird watching and for the many species of woodland plants and trees. The 24-acre Northeast Park is home to the Waseca Water Park and is equipped with picnic areas, swings and playground equipment for all to enjoy.
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parks & trails The Clear Lake Bike and Walking Trail is 4.64 miles around the lake and provides a safe place for walkers, joggers, rollerbladers and bikers to enjoy the beauty of the lake and parks. At Clear Lake Park, visitors enjoy the sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, basketball hoops, and playground equipment. The park includes a swimming beach, picnic shelter where family reunions are often held, grills and a band shell. LakeFest is celebrated every Fourth of July in Clear Lake Park, where the day ends with fireworks over the lake. Fisherman, nature lovers and families enjoying a quiet picnic near the playground love the park and trail at Loon Lake. Skateboard at Oak Park for free from 9 a.m. to sunset; ice skate at Trowbridge Park, play ball at Tink Larson Field, play hockey at the Waseca Community Arena, or take a walk in Northwest Nature Park. Courthouse Park is Waseca Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier park with over 175 acres located southwest of Waseca, with walking trails, horseback riding trails, campground areas, picnic shelters and playgrounds, and a softball field. Courthouse is a wide expanse of the great outdoors, with room to run and play, cook and camp. The county also offers Blowers Park on Watkins Lake, Eustice Park on the Little Cobb River and Okaman Park on Lake Elysian.
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ome to Farmamerica — Minnesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center — to hear, touch and feel the story of Minnesota’s agricultural past and present. Located west of Waseca on 120 acres of farmland off of Highway 14 on County Road 2, Farmamerica includes an 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. In 2011 the dates of Farmamerica events include: • Treasures of the Land Arts Event • April 9 & 10 • Springtime on the Farm • Sat, May 7 • Self Guided Walking Tours • June-August; Tues-Fri • CornStock 2011 • Aug 5-6, Fri & Sat • Farmamerica Fall Fair and Peddler’s Grove Tent City Sat & Sun, Sept 10 & 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Haunted Corn Maze and Mill • Oct 14, 15, 21 & 22 • All Hallows Eve • Sat, Oct. 29 • Christmas on the Farm • Sun, Nov 27 For more information go to farmamerica.org.
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rive north on State Street to 375th Avenue on the edge of town 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 further identifies the Waseca Water Park. The crown jewel in Waseca’s recreational facilities, the water park is located in the city’s Northeast Park on 3.6 enclosed acres, the facility includes a 581-person capacity pool with a water surface area of 9,561 square feet and water kept at a comfortable 83 degrees. Now each summer day, from noon to 6 p.m., the water park is open for swimmers of all ages and is staffed with lifeguards. The Waseca Water Park boasts the tallest water slides in Southern Minnesota which includes both a Flume slide and a Speed slide. Splash away in the alligator water walk, Trio of fun, Dew Drop, Toddler Turtle slide, spraying geysers and zero-depth entry. Fun for all…join in Chautauquasize-water exercise, swimming lessons, Friday morning Itty Bitty Beach Party for those 7 and under and Wacky Wednesdays when a grandparent gets in free with a paid child’s admission. Watch for the Annual Father’s Day Beach Blast! Swim, relax, or surf the net on the pool deck, visit the full concession snack bar and enjoy the shaded sand play area. Take a break… just next door Northeast Park has picnic areas, swings and new playground equipment. The Waseca Water Park also features family changing rooms, lockers, exterior lighting for evening events and is available for private parties. Call 507-833-0210 or visit wasecawaterpark.com for more information and to find out “Is the Pool Open Today?”
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$5.00 per person per day Waseca Resident $40.00 ..................... 10 Punch Card $70.00 ..................... 20 Punch Card $105.00 ................... 30 Punch Card Non-Resident $45.00 ..................... 10 Punch Card $80.00 ..................... 20 Punch Card $115.00 ................... 30 Punch Card
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lakefest Lakefest â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, July 4, 2011 In Waseca, the Fourth of July means Lakefest, a community celebration in beautiful Clear Lake Park. Lakefest is a family day, celebrating our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday along with the joys of small town life where neighbors come to the park for food, music and crafts, a boat parade, canoe roundabout and paddlefest. The Lakefest Freedom Run kicks off the holiday at Clear Lake Park. At noon, the park comes alive as the food vendors begin to serve their delicious treats. The Band shell becomes a hub of activity as the musicians and entertainers prepare the stage for an afternoon of music and performances. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, strollers and sun hats. Enjoy tennis and sand volleyball or watch your kids explore the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground equipment and sandy beach. And end a perfect all -American day with friends and family by watching fireworks over the lake at dusk.
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chautauqua Chautauqua Revival • Sunday, July 3, 2011 Each July, visitors park their cars at the Maplewood Landing on Clear Lake and ride the trolley to the top of the hill for a day of entertainment and relaxation in the big woods. What awaits them in historic Maplewood Park is the Waseca County Historical Society’s annual Chautauqua where music and magic flow under the big purple and yellow tent from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And admission is still just 5 cents for adults, with children and servants free, as it was in the late 1800s. Today’s Chautauqua brings local musicians playing their accordions and guitars, mandolins and fiddles. It brings singers and actors in costume, arts and crafts in the children’s tent, walks through the woods and hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn served through the old lodge window.
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waseca county fair Waseca County Fair • July 13-17, 2011 Each year, the “Summer’s Best Party” in the county is found for five days in July when the Waseca County Fair hums with activity, music, food, grandstand events, peoplewatching and camaraderie. The fair begins with a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial and a pork supper Wednesday evening and continues with all the traditional fair attractions including the carnival with rides for all ages, games, prizes and midway treats. Local 4-H clubs compete with livestock, operate the 4-H food stand, show off their handmade clothing and work in the livestock barns. County residents bring their best flowers and vegetables, works of art and more to compete for fair ribbons in dozens of categories. The magicians, tractors and Demolition Derby are all still there, along with the Beer Garden and musical entertainment of all kinds. New attractions are added too. The Science Museum of Minnesota programs, the Waseca Donkey Races and the North American Strongman Challenge are just a few.
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waseca classic CELEBRATION Waseca Classic Celebration â&#x20AC;˘ September 17, 2011 The Waseca Classic Celebration draws thousands each September for a full day of entertainment and festivities. The Waseca Marching Classic is a tradition that has earned its role as a premier marching event. Since its beginning 21 years ago, it has become a real community event that includes a huge parade, classic car show, community dance, skydiving exhibition and ends with fireworks at the conclusion of the day. The Classic event kicks off with a pre-parade classic car cruise followed by a 100-unit parade including marching bands from around the region, performing through the streets of Waseca and competing for prizes for those performances. The parade takes place in downtown historic State Street and features decorated floats, queens, antique tractors and more! After parade awards are presented, band members, students, parents and spectators head to the Waseca High School field for a full afternoon and evening of field show competition. Visitors come for the day to shop, dine and take in the music and historic sites. More information is available at wasecamarchingclassic.com.
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sleigh & cutter FEstival Sleigh & Cutter Festival February 4-20, 2011 The historic Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival is a great reason to celebrate winter! In 1950, a group of guys in a local barber shop had a vision for a one-of-a-kind parade of horses and sleighs through snow covered streets. It became Waseca’s claim to fame. Today’s 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 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 Uchre, and all watch an old-fashioned ice harvest on Clear Lake. Enjoy Hobo Chili and other meal options at local restaurants, the Polar Plunge, ice golf, ice curling, youth ice fishing, dodge ball, kickball, skydiving, the Kruger Memorial Snowmobile Races and more! Go to sleighandcutter.org for information.
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aseca is a great destination for a day trip, a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner. Across town, restaurants provide gathering places for girlfriends, families, clubs, work lunches and bridal showers. In every season and from morning to night, visitors discover what Waseca has to offer.
Breakfast starts with good coffee and lots of choices, from really good doughnuts to eggs over easy. Meet your friends for a leisurely start to Saturday, treat your kids on Sunday or meet for a business breakfast on a weekday. Breakfast starts early in Waseca, with specialty coffees brewing at coffee shops, grocery stores, fast food spots and family restaurants. In a variety of locations around town, Waseca has good food to offer. There are subs and sandwiches, desserts, candy and ice cream, pizza and panninis, 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 and handcrafted chocolates and pasta, chicken and the best steak in the house.
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dining & entertainment Savor the many tastes found in Waseca restaurants and then visit a local bar or club for an evening out. From burger and steak night at Wasecaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service clubs to weekend specials around town, the bars and clubs offer customers a comfortable place to meet their friends and family. In historic settings or newly remodeled spaces, appetizers, pizzas and drinks are offered along with a wide selection of beer and drinks. Gather for a game of football on a big screen TV. Join a dart tournament or a bowling league, dance to the live music or laugh to the jokes of stand-up comedians. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find bowling and virtual bowling, 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.
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armers Markets flourish in Waseca County, giving residents and visitors weekly access to fresh vegetables and other local home grown and homemade products. The markets also become a gathering spot for people who like to talk with people in the community, both vendors and other shoppers.
Children work in their family gardens and make a little spending money by selling their produce while their parents who love to garden, find a way to share the fruit and vegetables of their labors. In Waseca, local farmers set up shop in the Waseca County Court House parking lot Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. and again on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. From the back of pickup trucks or vans or from tables and stands, shoppers can find everything from canned tomatoes and fresh tomatoes, cauliflower and kohlrabi and fresh flowers. When the Waseca market is in full swing, the parking lot is filled with about 20 vendors selling their vegetables and flowers along with eggs, handsewn items, crafts, jams, jellies, baked goods and rugs. The Janesville Farmers Market is open from 4:30-6 p.m. along the tracks on West Front Street across from Memorial Park. New vendors are always welcome. Each week, the produce on sale varies according to the weather and time of year. Sweet corn, raspberries and apples are all seasonal crops. The Janesville Farmers Market begins in July and ends when Jack Frost arrives or the crops are done, usually the last week of September or the first week or two of October. New Richland is the site of two farmers markets. The Garden Market is held across from Linda Wagnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consignment shop on Highway 13 South from 4-6 p.m. each Wednesday. A second market is open in New Richland City Park from 4-6 p.m. each Thursday from June 3 to October 28. 30
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he churches in Waseca number nearly 20 in denominations including Wesleyan and Methodist, Lutheran and Catholic, Baptist and Mormon, Congregational and Pentecostal and more. The city is built on a strong foundation of faith and family-oriented services for young and old and visitors are always welcome to attend services or join a congregation that meets their needs. Waseca
First Congregational Church 503 2nd Ave. NE • 507-835-4548
Blooming Grove United Methodist Church 43089 180th St. • 507-362-8260
Grace Baptist Church 1221 8th St. SE • 507-835-2213
Christ Community Church 2200 4th St., NE • 507-835-2235
Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 300 East Elm Ave. • 507-835-1709
Christian Assembly 900 14th Avenue SE. 507-833-1082
North Waseca Lutheran Church (ELCA) 40430 120th St. • 507-835-9797
Christ The King Lutheran Church 1004 W Elm Ave. • 507-835-9176
Pontoppidan Lutheran Church (ELCA), Lemond
Evangelical United Methodist Church 309 6th St. NE • 507-835-4774
Real Life Evangelical Covenant Church 204 2nd St. SW, • 507-384-2590
Faith Baptist Church SBC 601 NE 3rd St. • 507-835-1812
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner 111 4th St. NW 507-835-1222
Faith United Methodist Church 801 4th Ave. NE • 507-835-3167
St. John Lutheran Church 401 3rd Ave. NE • 507-833-1703
Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) 418 N. Main • 507-231-5189
St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2781 92nd Ave SW, Meriden 507-451-2165
United Methodist Church 401-1/2 N West St • 507-234-5350
St. Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 314 4th Ave. NE • 507-835-2647 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1001 9th Ave SE • 507-835-4640 Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilton (LCMS) 31184 W. Wilton River Rd 507-835-2621 Waseca Wesleyan Church 4th St. & 6th Ave. NE • 507-521-0533
Janesville Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) 300 Owen St. • 507-835-9797 Immanuel Lutheran Church (LCMS), Freedom Township 30266 35th Street
New Richland All Saints Catholic Church 307 SW 1st. St. • 507-465-8381 First Congregational Church (NACCC) 110 Ash Ave. N. • 507-465-3423 Le Sueur River Lutheran Church (ELCA) 311 1st St NW • 507-465-3539 St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 507-465-3723 St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) Otisco Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 204 1st St NW • 507-465-3635
Saint Ann Catholic Church 307 W. 2nd St. • 507-234-6244
United Methodist Church 402 4th Ave W, Ellendale 507-684-2731
St. John’s Lutheran Church 1891 321st Ave., Alma City 507-234-5353
Vista Evangelical Covenant Church, Rural New Richland 14679 275th Ave. • 507-465-8365
St. Mark’s Community Church Arnold-McRaith Funeral Home 107 N. Skookum St. 507-231-3060
Vista Lutheran Church (ELCA) RR 2 • 507-465-8079
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Sr. Pastor Roger Haug
Worship/Traditional/Blended - 8:00am Sunday School - 9:15am Worship/Contemporary - 10:30am
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The communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots can be found in the Norwegian settlers who began settling the rich farmland around St. Olaf Lake and the LeSueur 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.
Today, the New Richland Area Historical Society is preserving the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and working to restore the Independent Order of Oddfellows Hall, a National Register of Historical Buildings. When complete, the city plans to move its branch of the Waseca-LeSueur Regional Library into the downtown building. The community is also proud of its community spirit, the Riverview Golf Course, bike trail from New Richland to St. Olaf Lake and Park, the New Richland Care
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Center, Country Neighbors, City Park, medical and dental facilities, its hometown bank, many successful businesses and consolidated New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School District. Enjoy the fishing, picnic facilities and lake activities at St. Olaf Lake near New Richland, in addition to City Park and Legion Field in town. 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, bakery, lake, parks, recreation opportunities and civic pride, New Richland is a community built around its roots. For more information call New Richland City Hall at 507-465-3514 or go to cityofnewrichland.mn.com.
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en miles west of Waseca on Highway 14 is the neighboring community of Janesville, home to 1,896 residents.
The short commute to Mankato, 15 miles to the west, makes Janesville a growing community. Progress includes a new four-lane Highway 14, potential by-pass development and the opening of Guardian Energy’s ethanol plant.
Janesville, or East 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. Janseville is also the home of the 50-year-old Hay Daze celebration each June when streets are closed and the entire community comes together to celebrate,
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capped off by a parade through Janesville on Sunday afternoon. A town of strong traditions, Janesville celebrated its sesquicentennial during Hay Daze in 2006. It is also home of the popular Hee Haw show, when community members put their best feet forward to perform for the hometown crowd. For six years, Janesville has also been the site of the Pink Ribbon Ride, a motorcycle ride to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Minnesota Breast Cancer Foundation. The June 2010 event included a 139-mile ride,
raffles and supper at the Purple Goose in Janesville. A record number of 203 riders participated. Janesville is the home of the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Public School District as well as Trinity Lutheran School and the Janesville Public Library. The city owns Prairie Ridge Golf Course, a nine-hole reversible course, the Janesville Nursing Home and electric utility plant. The Holy Spirit Retreat Center provides programs and spaces for both group and individual retreats. For recreation, local lakes and parks, camping grounds and
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towns of waseca county swimming pool, and a summer recreation program for the kids make Janesville a relaxing place to live or visit. Janesville welcomes visitors to Lakeview Park on the south shore of Lake Elysian with its swimming beach,
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fishing pier, bathhouse, playground equipment and picnic areas. For more information, go to janesville.govoffice.com.
janesville /waldorf The community of Waldorf officially celebrated its centennial in 2008. Founded in 1908, Waldorf is now home to 199 residents in 100 households. The community was originally a farming community called Plum Valley, located in Freedom Township. The buildings were moved across the road to Vivian Township and, in 1908 when the railroad came through, the railroad owner renamed the town Waldorf. Waldorf City Park on County Road 3 is filled with picnic shelters, a playground, ball fields, tennis court, volleyball court and horseshoe pits. For more information call city hall at 507-239-2248.
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orth of Waseca on Highway 13, the city of Waterville is the home of Lake Sakatah and Lake Tetonka, which offer fishing and water sports to visitors from around the region. Waterville offers campgrounds, restaurants, specialty shops, snowmobiling and biking trails, in addition to Sakatah Lake State Park, a Department of Natural Resources year-round facility with park entrance in Waterville. Running through the park is Sakatah Singing Hills
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State Trail, a 39-mile trail 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 Lake is filled with walleye, large mouth and white bass, northern pike and panfish. According to the DNR, the lake’s optimum conditions are found in
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spring and early summer. There is no designated swimming beach on Sakatah. E-mail sakatahlake.statepark@ state.mn.us for more information. Waterville’s second lake is Lake Tetonka, with a public access located on the south shore off Highway 14. 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
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Waterville. Tetonka is a short distance upstream from this access. Waterville is one hour south of the Twin Cities and a short drive from both Mankato and Waseca. It is a popular tourist spot during the summer when the town’s population increases with visitors. Go to watervillemn.com for more information.
Upcoming Events Winter Comedy Blast Lake Weeds Fundraiser - March 5, 2001 - Main St. Lounge, 5:30pm Wine Tasting Fireworks Fundraiser - May 11, 2011 Citywide Garage Sales - May 14, 2011 Bullhead Days 2011 - June 10, 11, 12, 2011 Pontoberfest 2011 - July 9, 2011 - 12:30pm Sakatah Arts Experience - July 9, 2011 - 11:00am-6:00pm Annual Firemen’s Dance 2011 - July 30, 31, 2011 Sakatah Trail Super Sale - August 5, 6, 2011 Holiday Open House - December 3, 2011
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town festivals
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Bullhead Days
Irish-American Club of Southern Minnesota • March
Waterville • June
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. On March 12, 2011, the Irish will celebrate in Janesville. For more information call 507-833-2152.
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 • ci.morristown.mn.us 42
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The Bullhead Capital festival includes a queen’s pageant, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, 10K Run and Bike Race, Carnival and Kiddy Parade, Flea Market, Grande Street Parade and much more ... including fried bullheads, of course. 507-362-8300 • watervillemn.com
Janesville’s Hay Daze Janesville • June
Streets are closed for the carnival that comes to town for Janesville’s annual festival over three days in June. A Miss Janesville is crowned, softball tournaments and games are played and music and dancing continue. The highlight of the weekend is the annual Hay Daze parade
town festivals starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, drawing parade watchers from the entire area. 507-234-5110 • janesville.govoffice.com
Farm and City Days New Richland • July
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. 507-4653514
Waseca Triathlon
Waseca • First Sunday in August
In 2010, the Waseca Triathlon was host to 340 competitors for the event that seems to be made for the community. 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.
Waseca County Relay for Life Waseca • August
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.
National Night Out Waseca • August
The community comes together to celebrate National Night Out with the city’s emergency services and law enforcement officers. The evening includes food, games and information about local agencies. ci.waseca.mn.us
Miss Waseca County Sleigh & Cutter Scholarship Pageant
Waseca Central Intermediate School auditorium • August
Candidates from across the county compete for scholarship money and the right to represent Waseca County and the Sleigh & Cutter Festival at events throughout the year. Also crowned at the local pageant is Miss South Central. The winners compete in the Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant.
Ahlman’s Shooter’s Roundup Morristown • August
A wilderness hunt and Old West melodrama in Morristown. www.ahlmans.com
Beer and Brats Waseca • October
Waseca’s restaurants and bars showcase their favorite brats in this downtown event every October.
Brick and Block Walk Downtown Waseca • Thursday before Halloween
Businesses and shops are open late on Thursday evening before Halloween, offering specials and refreshments to kids and adults alike. In 2010, over $700 in prizes were given away by participating businesses. The walk starts at Gallagher Market Square across from the Waseca County Court House where each trick-or-treater stops to have their picture taken to capture the moment. The square is filled with live music, food vendors and more. DISCOVER .com 43
town festivals Christmas in Our City Waseca • November
Each year, the holiday shopping season kicks off with Christmas in Our City, a day that includes the arrival of Santa Claus, shopping with the elves and Girl Scouts, lighting the Christmas tree on the Waseca Court House lawn, caroling, dancing and more. It’s the perfect way to start the holiday season.
Sights & Sounds of Christmas House Walk Waseca • December
Each year, Waseca residents open their homes for two days during the Christmas season to raise money for the Waseca Arts Council. With the help of volunteer committees selected homes are decorated to the max for the holidays. The event is the arts council’s largest fundraiser of the year and traditionally draws large crowds from the area. The Waseca Arts Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the people of the greater Waseca County area opportunities in the creative arts.
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aseca County has the fifth highest manufacturing employment per capita in Minnesota.
Waseca offers a safe living and working environment, with quick commuting, easy access to businesses, shopping and community facilities. Wasecans display a strong work ethic and carry their community spirit through a commitment to high quality education, the arts, sports, recreation and civic organizations. Waseca is centrally located at the crossroads of State Highways 13 and 14, just a short 13 miles from Interstate 35 and 30 miles from Interstate 90. The four lane expansion of State Highway 14 opens an even greater corridor to Mankato, Rochester and the Twin Cities. Accessibility to Waseca is enhanced via the interstate, state highways, rail and Waseca Municipal Airport. The city of Waseca in conjunction with community and regional partners offer a variety of financing programs to qualifying businesses to assist them with their development needs especially in the area of industrial development activities.
Location County: Waseca Region: South Central Distance from Minneapolis: 75 miles US Congressional District: 1 MN Legislative District(s): 26A Population Community: 9,305 County: 19,241 Minnesota: 5,188,581 Employment statistics County Employment: 9,943 Available Workforce: 10,408 For more information, contact the City of Waseca offices at: City Hall 508 South State Street Waseca, MN. 56093 507-835-9740 ci.waseca.mn.us DISCOVER
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busIness & industry
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anked fifth in the state for manufacturing, Waseca’s strong economic base is comprised of a variety of business segments ranging from local businesses, restaurants and a host of specialty industries. Key industries in Waseca include printing, ethanol production, food manufacturers, machinery, electronics and electrical components. Brown Printing Company, Waseca’s largest employer, is the fifth largest catalog printer and third largest magazine printer in the U.S. The local 775,000 sq. ft. facility employs about 900 non-union employees and prints a variety of consumer and business-to-business publications, catalogs, and specialty magazines. From its roots as a small Waseca print shop in 1949, Brown now serves clients coast to coast from three U.S. locations. Itron, Waseca’s second largest employer and manufacturer of equipment for the utility industry, made national headline news in 2010.
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In May, President Barack Obama, speaking from the White House Rose Garden, mentioned Itron and its Waseca plant that made use of Federal stimulus funds to take on more jobs. Clear Lake Press is a national web printer specializing in the production of direct mail components, publication inserts and financial marketing materials. The Waseca printer has consistently been recognized as one of the state’s top green printers and continues to grow each year. U.S. Highway 14 is an interregional highway that connects New Ulm, Mankato, Owatonna, Rochester and Winona. Originally constructed as a two-lane highway, the expansion of Highway 14 to a four-lane corridor between Rochester and Mankato will improve safety and commerce. The four-lane expansion of Highway 14 from Waseca to Interstate 35 in Owatonna is scheduled to be completed in 2012.
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The city-owned Waseca Municipal Airport is a firstclass facility located just west of the downtown business district. The 3,400-foot runway offers businesses the opportunity to utilize aviation for their transportation needs. The Waseca Municipal Airport is also home to the Minnesota Skydivers Club where expert and first-time skydivers alike can enjoy the thrill of the skydiving experience. The Minnesota Skydivers Club offers tandem and static-line options for first-time jumpers and those working towards a skydiving license. For more information go to mnskydive.com. Waseca serves as one of twelve substations for The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad (DM&E). DM&E is one of the nation’s longest regional railroads and connects Minnesota to South Dakota and Wyoming across the northern plains of the United States. Founded in Waseca, Minnesota in 1949 and incorporated in 1957 by Wayne “Bumps” Brown. Brown was acquired in 1979 by Gruner + Jahr of Hamburg, Germany, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann AG - one of the world’s largest communication conglomerates. Brown Printing Company, a web offset plant, is the third largest publication printer and the fifth largest catalog printer in the U.S. It is nationally recognized as an industry leader in its ability to consistently produce high-quality printed materials in large volumes to meet the needs of the customer.
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Waseca’s major employers include: Brown Printing Itron, Inc. Waseca Public Schools Federal Correctional Institution Waseca Area Medical Center Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions Mediacom Waseca County ELM Homes, Inc. Winegar Inc. Birds Eye Foods Data Radio COR Limited Wal-Mart Supercenter Corchran, Inc.
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agriculture
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arm employment accounted for 919 jobs in Waseca County, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s 2007 figures. The county’s total employment base in 2009 was 9,943, the United States Sensus Bureau estimates. In agricultural rankings, the county was 25th in livestock production, 7th in hogs, 19th in turkeys and 26th in total agricultural production. Corn for grain, soybeans, vegetables, forage and sweet corn are the county’s top crop items. Dairy producers, hog farmers, corn and soybean growers lead the way in productivity and stewardship of the county’s land. Waseca is the home of the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), a leading agricultural research institution. Through its research and technology AURI helps businesses and cooperatives develop new innovative products and processes for Minnesota agriculture commodities. AURI contributes to advances in Minnesota’s agricultural community and is a valuable resource and asset to Waseca County. For more information go to auri.org. Also unique to Waseca is Farmamerica, the state’s agricultural interpretive center. Farmamerica was commissioned by the Minnesota Legislature in 1978 to promote the strong heritage of agriculture in the state. Visitors experience life on a Minnesota farm
in the past and get a new understanding of farming in the present and future. For more information go to farmamerica.org. Related industries manufacture grain dryers, farm machinery and parts for manufacturers. A major supplier of wholesale horticultural plants, a leading frozen vegetable producer and a manufacturer of specialty dairy food ingredients are Waseca-based. In addition, one of the country’s largest Ethanol plans is located in nearby Janesville. The University of Minnesota’s Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) is located in Waseca. Research at the SROC 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, with current projects in human disease prevention and therapy, production of woody plants for renewable energy, and minimizing environmental issues through tillage, drainage and fertilizer. The SROC is a research and outreach station with a world class reputation and entertains visitors from all over the globe. To learn more log on to sroc.cfans. umn.edu.
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education
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aseca has a long and proud history as a community of excellent schools. That tradition continues today in seven Waseca schools for students in kindergarten to senior high. There are also preschool opportunities available including Hansel & Gretel, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Montessori and Head Start. At Hartley, 513 students are currently enrolled in grades kindergarten through third grade. 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 receiving the award from the Minnesota Parent Center in 2010. Hartley students continue to score near the top on MCA II assessment tests. Wasecaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Intermediate School educates 400 fourth, fifth and sixth grade students through a standardsbased curriculum, supplemental learning opportunities in a safe and healthy environment committed to eliminating bullying at all grade levels. The school boasts high academic achievement scores supported by a collaborative teaching model dedicated to meeting studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. The Waseca Junior High, opened in 1998, serves 315 students in grades seven and eight and offers strong programs in both academics and co-curricular activities in a setting specially designed for the age and needs of its students. The overall goal at the junior high is to foster a learning environment that promotes respect, responsibility and lifelong learning. The Waseca Senior High School houses 650 students in grades nine through 12 who are offered a rigorous curriculum meeting Minnesota standards while offering post-secondary preparation including College in the Schools and Advanced Placement courses. Participation in extra-curricular activities is promoted in a school with strong music programs and a variety of athletic teams and academic clubs. The Waseca Area Learning Center is also located at the high school providing an option for students with unique learning styles who excel in smaller and more individualized learning settings. Waseca students have surpassed the state average in MCA II exams. 50
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Education Waseca is also the home of TEAM Academy Charter School, a tuition-free public elementary school with a daily after school program. The school has classes for full day kindergarten through sixth grade, with an emphasis on thinking about college. In 2010, TEAM moved to a location in the North Ridge Center. More information can be found at edline.net/pages/Team_Academy. Sacred Heart School’s mission is to promote lifelong learning and Christian values. The school is accredited by Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Visit sacredheartwaseca.org for more information. The Waseca Community Education and Recreation offers educational, physical and life-enrichment programs including the Adult Basic Education Program for individuals seeking to improve their employment or English skills or to prepare for the GED. Classes and activities are offered year-round for youth of all ages while youth recreation programs offer intramural as well as summer programs. Opening Opportunities offers a wide variety of courses to individuals ages 15 and older with developmental disabilities, including cooking, computer classes, pottery, movie nights, book clubs, bingo, gardening and more. Visit waseca.k12.mn.us for more information. Another K-6 Elementary School Choice in Waseca
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aseca is proud to offer its residents and visitors a wide range of health and wellness services that promote healthy living. An array of professional private practices include dentistry, optometry, orthodontics, audiology, chiropractic medicine, holistic medicine, massage therapy and fitness. Assisted living, in-home care and nursing home care are other available health care options. Waseca’s ambulance service, police and fire departments are key partners in health care emergencies. Centrally located, Waseca is less than an hour away from regional hospital centers in Mankato, Rochester and the Twin Cities. While visiting Waseca, take time for a relaxing massage, available at several places in town including La Pre’Chel Salon & Spa, Deb & Co Hair, Avalon, Precision Chiropractic, and Healing Hands Wellness Group. If fitness is on your top priority list, you don’t have to go far. Waseca offers a variety of fitness center options including Curves, Snap Fitness, and The Workout Cen-
At the center of Waseca’s health care network is the Waseca Medical Center- Mayo Health System, an affiliate of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. WMC’s expertly staffed hospital, clinic, urgent care and emergency room facilities are second to none. Mayo Health System provides “quality health care close to home”. “Patients at Waseca Medical Center benefit from outstanding local care coupled with access to the knowledge and expertise of one of the nation’s most highly regarded medical centers”.
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LLS Nutrition Services lunch is served each week day at the senior center and through Meals on Wheels. The meal service is available to anyone age 60 and over and home delivered, special meals and weekend meals are also offered.
RSVP, (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), is the backbone of the senior center. Through RSVP, seniors provide thousands of volunteer hours to help with community events and fundraising suppers. Contact the Senior Center at 507-8354552 or visit them at 308 North State Street.
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relocation services Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce* 111 North State Street 507-835-3260 wasecachamber.com Waseca City Hall 507-835-9700 ci.waseca.mn.us Waseca County Courthouse* 307 North State Street 507-835-0630
Waseca County News* 213 2nd Street Northwest 507-835-3380
Waseca County Red Cross* 511 State Street South 507-835-8369
City of Waseca Electric, water and sewer 507-835-9718
Natural Gas Centerpoint Energy* 800-245-2377
Waseca County License Bureau East Annex 300 N. State Street 507-835-0625
Waseca Police Dept. 508 South State Street 507-835-9720
Waseca Area Senior Citizens Center* 308 N. State Street 507-835-4552
Waseca Fire Dept. 117 2nd Avenue Southeast 507-835-3210
Waseca Public Library 408 N. State Street 507 835-2910
Waseca County Sheriff 122 3rd Avenue Northwest 507-835-0510
Medical Services Waseca Medical Center - Mayo Health Systems* N. State Street 507-835-3110
Excel Energy - electricity and natural gas services 800-895-4999 excelenergy.com Waseca County Landfill and Recycling 31080 State Highway 13 507-835-0664 Refuse Services Waste Management* 800-222-6214 Stewart Sanitation 888-451-0976 Minnesota Waste 507-625-5746 Waseca Post Office 114 Second Street Northeast 800-275-8777 Cable TV Mediacom*, 507-835-5975 Hickory Tech*, 866-442-5679 Jaguar Communications, 800-250-1517 Radio KOWZ 100.9 FM* KRUE 92.1 FM* 507-835-5555 Telephone Service Qwest - 800-244-1111 Hickory Tech* - 888-386-6430 Mediacom* - 800-332-0245 Transportation Flying Time Taxi Service 507-521-6000 Senior Transportation 507-835-4551 Taxi Connection 507-833-5588
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Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center* Food shelf, emergency services, thrift store 203 Third Avenue Northwest 507-833-4119
Real Estate Agents Assist 2 Sell* 507-833-3333 Century 21* 507-835-4040 Prudential Real Estate* 507-835-7625 Remax Dynamic Agents* 507-385-2109 Remax/Masters* 507-835-1466 Southern Minnesota Realty 507-838-8903 Waseca Realty 507-835-8116 Voter Registration County Recorders office 307 North State Street 507-835-0670 * Members of Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce
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what to do • Janesville Tanning & Fitness, 138 North Main Street, Janesville 507-234-5346
Shooting Ranges
• Waseca Sportsman’s Club 507-835-1309 • Waseca Archery Club 507-451-4032 • New Richland Sportsman’s Club 507-465-3504 • Ahlman’s Gun Shop, Morristown 507-685-4242 • ahlmans.com
Golf
Baseball
• Waseca Braves, Games: W, F, Sa. • Waseca American Legion Games: M, Th. • Waseca VFW, Games: W, Sa, Su. • New Richland Legion • New Richland Reds Games: W, Sun.
Bowling
• Waseca Bowling Center 2000 West Elm Avenue, Waseca 507-837-1077 wasecabowlingcenter.com • Janesville Bowl 307 North Main Street, Janesville 507-231-5247 • Trapper’s Lanes 218 S. Broadway, New Richland 507-463-8667
Camping
• Kiesler’s Campground & RV Resort, 14360 US Hwy 14, Waseca 507-835-3179 • kieslers.com 56
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• Reinbold Sportsman Campground Janesville • 507-234-5440 sportsmencampground.com • Cannon Gate Park 350 1st Street, Waterville 507-362-8832 cannongatepark.com • Scott’s Campground 437 Main St E, Waterville 507-362-8800 • Kamp Dells 14842 Sakatah Lake Rd, Waterville 507-362-8616 • kampdells.com
Fitness Centers
• Curves for Women 204 17th Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-1001 • Waseca Medical Center-Mayo Health System* 501 N. State Street, Waseca 507-835-1210 • The Workout Center, Inc. 102 N. State Street, Waseca 507-835-3552 • Snap Fitness* 122 E. Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-0043 snapfitness.com
• Lakeside Golf and Country Club* 37160 Clear Lake Drive, Waseca 507-835-2574 • Prairie Ridge Golf 2000 North Main Street, Janesville 507-234-5505 • Riverview Golf Course 15590 240th Ave, New Richland 507-465-8138
Hiking & Biking
• Clear Lake Trail • Loon Lake Path • Courthouse Park • Waseca County Parks co.waseca.mn.us/parks.htm • Sakatah Trail
Skydiving
From April to October, Minnesota Skydivers Club offers skydiving at the Waseca Municipal Airport. Call 612-650-7000 • mnskydive.com
Tennis
• Municipal courts at Clear Lake Park • Oak Park in Waseca • New Richland tennis courts * Members of Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce
what to do Ice Skating
• Waseca Community Arena* 1501 2nd Street Northwest 507-835-3251 • wasecacommunityarena.com • Trowbridge Park Outdoor Ice Rink • Hartley Outdoor Ice Rink
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directory Places to Stay American Motel
Fenelon Place
Crossings Inn & Suites*
Kiesler’s Campgrounds & RV Park*
1313 North State Street, Waseca 507-835-4300 wasecaamericanmotel.com Indoor Pool 2201 North State St., Waseca 507-835-0022 crossingswaseca.com
215 Mott St. North, Janesville 507-234-5705 minnesotabedandbreakfasts.org
Outdoor Pool Hwy 14 East, Waseca 507-835-3179 kieslers.com
Lodging at Lake Aire
1208 East Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-2121
Miller’s Bed & Breakfast*
Pine Cone Bed & Breakfast 522 2nd Ave. NE, Waseca 800-930-CONE 507-835-5863
204 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-835-1146 wasecamac.com
Veteran’s Landing Cabins*
The BoxCar Bar
Southfork Steakhouse & Salon
On Loon Lake 1102 West Elm Ave, Waseca 507-835-1146 wasecamac.com
Entertainment & Clubs American Legion Post 228* 700 South State St., Waseca 507-833-9935
Barden’s Bar
110 North State St., Waseca 507-835-5343
Club 57*
204 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-833-4700 wasecamac.com
Indian Island Winery
18018 631st Ave., Janesville 507-234-6222 indianislandwinery.com
Boat House Grill & Bar* 406 9th St. NE, Waseca 507-835-2419 boathousewaseca.com
Katie O’Leary’s Beef & Brew 117 2nd Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-2000
202 West Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-5136
PJ’s Tavern*
122 N. Main St., Janesville 507-231-4577
108 South State St., Waseca 507-835-4720 pjs-tavern.com
V.F.W. Post 1642*
Purple Goose Eatery & Saloon
* Members of Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce
228 N. Main St., Janesville 507-234-5460
113 West Elm Ave.,Waseca 507835-1811
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directory Specialty Shops 4-Seasons Athletics*
Ms. Macs Antiques
Treasure Chest Antiques*
A Touch of Country Class
Myron’s Hallmark
Trish’s Gift Gallery
124 North State St., Waseca 507-835-5267 41830 150th St., Waseca Fall and Spring 507-835-4163
Bagy Jo Too
124 N. Main St., Janesville 507-231-0338
Country Collection Antiques & More*
620 W. Elm, Waseca 507-833-2231 countrycollectionantiques.com
Current Rays Tanning & Gifts
140 17th Ave. NE, Waseca 507-833-4855
Country Mercantile Hwy 13 N.,Waseca 507-835-2112
Dad’s Good Stuff 100 S. Broadway, New Richland 507-465-8551
Healing Hands Wellness Group* 311 North State St., Waseca 507-835-1392 healinghandswaseca.com
Indian Island Winery
18018 631st Ave., Janesville 507-234-6222 indianislandwinery.com
100 N. Main St., Janesville 507-234-2226 1234 North State St., Waseca 507-835-5800
Out To Lunch and Antiques 1312 North State St. 507-835-9776
Passion for Art*
210 North State St., Waseca 507-833-6061 passion4artwaseca.com
410 North State St., Waseca 507-835-1701 wasecaartscouncil.org
Waseca Music Co.*
111 South State St., Waseca 507-835-2980 wasecamusic.com
Zinnia’s*
231 West Elm Ave., Waseca 507-833-5822 zinniasboutique.com
Pearl Button Primitives* 206 No. State St., Waseca 507-461-1648 pearlbuttonprimitives.com
The Retro Shop at Waseca County Museum* 315 2nd Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-7700 historical.waseca.mn.us
Spectrum Gems*
202 North State St., Waseca 507-835-7107
Suburban Furniture & Floor Covering* 2200 North State St., Waseca 507-835-3670 suburbanfurniture.net
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Lau’s Meat Market*
The Center Shop of Gifts*
Marquardt’s Cowlectables
The Two Of Us*
208 North State St., Waseca 507-995-7645
Waseca Art Center Gift Shop*
810 North State St., Waseca 507-835-3790 wasecafloral.com
1101 North State St., Waseca 507-835-4000
118-A 3rd Ave. NE, Waseca 507-833-0088 sweetspotcandies.net
1100 2nd St. NW, Waseca 507-835-1970
111 Broadway Ave. So., New Richland 507-465-0170
Waseca Floral*
Past & Present Antiques*
116 S. Broadway, New Richland 507-463-3443
Lady Bug Thrift Shop
106 North State St., Waseca 507-833-1716
115 3rd Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-4552
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directory Places to Dine Barney’s Drive-In*
(Seasonal) 1300 East Elm Ave., Waseca 507-835-7422
Blondie’s Grill
El Molino Mexican Restaurant*
214 North State St., Waseca 507-835-4223
El Tequila Mexican Restaurant*
104 S. Broadway, New Richland 507-463-3171
200 South State St., Waseca 507-835-4060
Boat House Grill & Bar* 406 9th St. NE, Waseca 507-835-2419
Club 57*
Godfather’s Pizza*
105 15th Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-8135
Hy-Vee Deli*
204 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-833-4700
1230 North State St., Waseca 507-835-8030
Daily Grind Espresso Shop* 100 North State St., Waseca 507-835-9186 Free Internet access
Jonnie Beans*
204 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-833-7540 Free Internet access
Dairy Queen
Katie O’Leary’s Beef & Brew
Dairy Queen
Las Brazas Mexican
930 South State St., Waseca 507-835-2970 106 E.1st St., Janesville 507-234-5426
100 SE 10th Ave., Waseca 507-835-2400
Domino’s Pizza*
107 South State St., Waseca 507-833-8888
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Maplewood Restaurant 14555 Hwy 14, Waseca 507-835-4483
McDonald’s*
Starfire Grill *
New China Buffet
State Street Bistro*
O’Farleys Bar & Grill
Subway*
Out to Lunch
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
1600 North State St., Waseca 507-835-7167 105 17th Ave. NE, Waseca 507-835-2699 115 No. Main, Janesville 507-231-5337 1312 North State St., Waseca 507-835-9776
Pheasant Café*
104 South State St., Waseca 507-835-1259
Pizza Ranch*
212 NE 17th Ave., Waseca 507-833-9080
Purple Goose Eatery & Saloon
228 N. Main St., Janesville 507-234-5460
Southfork Steakhouse & Saloon 122 Main St., Janesville 507-231-4577
204 2nd St. SW, Waseca 507-833-8756 118 South State St., Waseca 507-833-6183 103 13th Ave. NW, Waseca 507-835-8751
514 East 1st St., Janesville 507-234-6444
Taco John’s
1401 North State St., Waseca 507-833-2201
The Willows Restaurant & Lounge 100 State Highway 13 New Richland 507-463-1000
Yellow Mushroom* Hwy 13 South 507-835-5000
* Members of Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce
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Farmamerica
Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center, located on a 120 acre site 4 miles west of Waseca. Self-guided walking tours June - August. 507-835-2052 • 7367 360th Ave. • Waseca farmamerica.org
Waseca County Historical Museum Local history, seasonal exhibits and gift shop. Admission is free. Summer gardens. 507-835-7700 • 315 2nd Ave. NE • Waseca historical.waseca.mn.us
Historic Masonic Temple
Built in 1897 by J. W. Aughenbaugh, partner in EACO Flour Mills. Available for special event rental. 507-835-4488 • 831 3rd Ave. NE • Waseca mardeth@hickorytech.net
Waseca Art Center
Gallery and gift shop. Admission is free. 507-835-1701 • 410 North State St. • Waseca wasecaartscouncil.org
Traverse des Sioux Library
System regional center located in Waseca. Locations also in Elysian, Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf and Waterville. Internet access. 507-835-2910 • 408 North State St. • Waseca tdslib.org
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Emergency Food Shelf & Supplemental Food Programs for Seniors, Children & Disabled Persons Thrift Store Thanksgiving/Holiday Offering Food Baskets Affordable For families with Clothing & low incomes. Household Items. Assistance through Thrift Store Vouchers. Assistance Programs Assistance Through “New Beginnings” Program for those in crisis
• Donate Nonperishable Food
or Fresh Produce from your Garden • Volunteer with Food Shelf & it’s many programs • Donate Money to Food Shelf for Purchase of Items not Regularly Donated
• Encourage Families with low incomes to Apply for
Our Thanksgiving/Holiday Food Baskets • Donate Christmas Gifts, Books and Clothing to our Santa Anonymous Program • Assist with the Distribution of Santa Anonymous Gifts
4 Seasons Athletics................................9
Lenz Lawn Care...................................16
Ag Power Enterprise Inc.......................61
McRaith Funeral Homes & Crematory 44
Akorn Creations....................................25
Mediacom.............................................20
American Motel.....................................21
Miller-Armstrong Building.....................28
American Red Cross............................14
Neighborhood Service Center..............62
Associated Lumber Marts.....................63
New China Buffet..................................26
Bagy Jo Too..........................................37
New Richland Care Center...................34
Bardens on Main..................................27
New Richland State Bank.....................35
Berg’s Pharmacy..................................40
Nu Star Realty-Sarah Gunderson........36
Birdseye Foods....................................49
Out to Lunch.........................................26
Brown Printing Company......................47
Passion For Art.......................................8
Businessware Solutions.......................48
Past & Present Antiques & Gifts.............8
Carter’s Plumbing & Heating................44
Pizza Ranch.........................................26
Casey’s General Store.........................29
Purple Goose.......................................36
Charlie’s Hardware...............................48
Riverview Golf Course..........................34
Classic Cuts.........................................52
Roundbank.............................................2
Clear Lake Press & Clear Lake Sign....23
Sakatah Bay Resort ............................40
Colony Court........................................53
Senior Citizen Center ............................8
Condon Farm Services.........................49
Service Master.....................................57
Corporate Graphics..............................21
Snap Fitness........................................24
Country Collections................................8
Southfork Steakhouse & Saloon..........39
Country Neighbors...............................35
Spectrum Gems.....................................9
Crossings Inn & Suites.........................58
State Bank of New Richland.................35
Daily Grind............................................27
State Farm-Gloria Butler........................6
Davis’ Market Place..............................40
Suburban Furniture................................8
Deml Ford...............................................7
Taco John’s...........................................27
Discover Waseca......................12, 54, 55
Team Academy.....................................51
Diversified Credit Union........................16
The Boat House....................................15
Domino’s Pizza.....................................27
The Pheasant Cafe...............................26
Edward D Jones.....................................6
The Shop..............................................22
El Molino...............................................26
The Two of Us........................................9
El Tequila..............................................27
Treasure Chest Antiques........................8
Emerson Network Power......................57
United Prairie Bank..............................51
Faith United Methodist.........................31
Waseca Community Arena...................24
Farmamerica........................................18
Waseca County Free Fair.....................22
Fenelon Place......................................36
Waseca County Historical Society..........9
First National Bank...............................11
Waseca Flea Market................................9
Grace Lutheran Church........................31
Waseca Floral.........................................9
Guardian Energy..................................37
Waseca Marching Classic....................23
Healing Hands......................................52
Waseca Medical Center.........................2
HickoryTech..........................................59
Waseca Music Company........................8
Hometown Credit Union.......................14
Waseca United Way.............................12
Hy-Vee..................................................64
Waseca Water Park..............................19
ICAN.....................................................18
Waterville Chamber..............................41
Indian Island Winery.............................37
Yappy Campers....................................17
Janesville, City of.................................38
Yellow Mushroom Pizza.......................26
Janesville Clinic....................................39
Zinnias....................................................9
James Brothers Construction...............41 Kiesler’s Campground..........................15 La Pre’Chel Salon & Spa......................52 Lakefest................................................12 Las Brazas...........................................27 Latham Place Assisted Living...............53 Lau’s Meat Market................................29
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Home Design Gallery your destination for beautiful interiors 2100 Brown Ave., Waseca • 507.833.4663
• Benjamin Moore Paint • Cabinets • Countertops • Floor Covering
• Lighting • Design Services • Custom Framing • Window Treatments
www.homedesigngallerywaseca.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 5:00 pm; Sat. 8 am - 12:00 pm
A Winning Team • New Homes • Additions • Remodels • Commercial Projects
• Decks • Doors & Windows • Insulation • Valspar Paint
Experience You Can Trust 2100 Brown Ave. Waseca phone: 507-835-1310 fax: 507-835-5901 License #2603
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BAY WINDOW • Invite the outdoors in. A Bay window can create a window seat or a small retreat. • Traditionally, Bays are made from three windows: a large picture window flanked by smaller windows on the sides that are set at 30º, 45º, 60º or 90º degree angles. • Marvin Bays can be made out of any number of windows, placed at nearly any angle you can imagine. • Bay windows can be constructed from either Ultimate Double Hung or Casemaster windows. • Marvin’s Bay windows can be custom designed and custom sized--so you can choose a Bow window for either new construction or remodeling and replacement. DISCOVER
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Making Lives Easier, Healthier, Happier We have worked hard to create a pleasant one-stop shopping experience for everyone’s busy lifestyle. • Floral Department • Catering • HyVee’s Kitchen • On-Site Bakery • Customer Service • Service Meat Counter
• Fresh Seafood • Pharmacy • Wine & Spirits • Organic/Health Foods • Fresh Produce • Video Rental • Kodak Picture Maker
• On-Line Shopping • One Hour & Next Day Kodak Photo Service • U.S. Postal Substation • Lottery Tickets • Drive-up grocery pickup
With our On-Site Bakery, Fresh Service Meat & Seafood Counter, and On-Site Kitchen you are guaranteed the freshest products available.
www.hy-vee.com
1230 N. State St., Waseca • 507-835-8030 • OPEN 24 HOURS