Waseca County News

09/10/2026

As the air turns crisp from the cooler weather of the turning season, outdoor enthusiasts can take in all the changing fall colors and crunch of the autumn leaves while camping at one of many Southern Minnesota's grounds and parks.

As the air turns crisp from the cooler weather of the turning season, outdoor enthusiasts can take in all the changing fall colors and crunch of the autumn leaves while

09/09/2026

After a defensive battle against them last season, the Waseca football team showcased what their offense could do against the St. Peter Saints on Friday, Sept. 4 to open the season.

After a defensive battle against them last season, the Waseca football team showcased what their offense could do against the St. Peter Saints on Friday, Sept. 4 to open the

09/07/2026

It’s only September, but it's already time for a barrelful of Oktoberfest celebrations across Southern Minnesota.

Grab a stein and prepare to toast a perennial autumnal Bavarian tradition right here in Southern Minnesota. Because you don’t have to fly to Munich if you’re hankering to dress up in a dirndl or lederhosen, compete in a stein-holding contest and savor an oversized soft “Brezeln” dipped in co...

09/05/2026

Waseca - 41, St. Peter - 24.
Fillmore Central - 48, JWP - 28.
NRHEG - 28, St. Clair/Mankato Loyola - 14.

Waseca - 41, St. Peter - 24

09/04/2026

After three straight 6-1 losses in duals, the Waseca girls tennis team rebounded with a 6-1 victory against the New Ulm Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 3.

09/04/2026

It's officially high school football season for the Waseca Bluejays, as they start their competitive year tonight with a home game against the St. Peter Saints.

09/04/2026

The NRHEG Panthers volleyball team has a lot of new faces to the varsity court this season, with the Panthers graduating all but one of their starters from last year.

The new-look Panthers started the season on Tuesday, Sept. 1 inside their home gym

The NRHEG Panthers volleyball team has a lot of new faces to the varsity court this season, with the Panthers graduating all but one of their starters from last year.

09/04/2026

The Waseca Bluejays boys soccer team opened its Big South play after opening the season with a non-conference contest on Friday, Aug. 28, facing off against the Marshall Tigers on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and the Fairmont Cardinals on Thursday, Sept. 3.

The Waseca Bluejays boys soccer team opened its Big South play after opening the season with a non-conference contest on Friday, Aug. 28, facing off against the Marshall Tigers on

09/03/2026

SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY: At a Southern Minnesota Oktoberfest, kids rolled down a hillside along main drag, as adults hoisted hefty bier steins, danced under the big tent to The Bavarian Musikmeisters, ordered bratwurst.

Kids rolled down a hillside along Dundas’ main drag as adults hoisted hefty bier steins, danced under the big tent to The Bavarian Musikmeisters, ordered bratwurst and more during a

09/02/2026

After the death of their band leader Russell Franek earlier this year, the rest of the biscuits are branching out - for Russell and for themselves.

Some bands form because of a catchy riff that ignites a melodic spark between two or more individuals. Sometimes it’s a way to preserve friend groups through musical means. Other