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🌱 How did Waseca athletes stack up at their home track meet?

Hi there, Waseca! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Waseca athletes stack up at their home track meet?
  • Why Waseca County is on Minnesota’s flash flooding danger list

Also on today's calendar: Barnyard Babies and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, temps: high: 45, low: 28.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Area roundup: Fairmont track dominates in Waseca (fairmontsentinel.com) — Waseca sports fans just hosted a busy home track meet where Fairmont’s boys and girls teams topped the standings while Waseca and several regional schools also turned in strong performances. Local athletes posted multiple season- and personal-best marks across sprints, distance, relays, and field events, giving Waseca residents plenty to watch and compare as the spring season ramps up.
   

• Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flash Flooding Can Strike Anywhere In Minnesota (knsiradio.com) — Flash flooding safety is in the spotlight this week, and Waseca County is highlighted as one of several Minnesota areas that have recently seen road closures and property damage from heavy rain. Meteorologists stress never driving around barricades, explaining how quickly even shallow water can disable or sweep away vehicles, and urge residents to understand flash flood watches and warnings as an active weather pattern approaches.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Owatonna

  • Update: 40-Year-Old Owatonna Woman Killed in Crash on I-35 (krocnews.com)
  • Margaret 'Marge' Deanne French (westconcordmn.net)
  • Teeing Off 2026: Minnesota High School Golf Season Preview (mngolf.org)

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  • South Central Minnesota candidates prioritize farmers in the 2026 race (keyc.com)

Ok Waseca! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Waseca

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Waseca

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.