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Waseca, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Waseca! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Waseca’s new $9.9 million in water funds be used?
  • How an ultra-early Waseca sweet corn trial is faring after spring frosts.
  • How Steele-Waseca’s packed annual meeting tackled data centers and priorities

Also on today's calendar: The Space Force - Waseca and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 73, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun; breezy, nice, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sexton's 2026 campaign holds kickoff in Waseca (wasecacountypioneer.com) — Waseca residents just heard Rep. Tom Sexton kick off his 2026 campaign at the Mill event center, highlighting $9.9 million secured for local water infrastructure, including a new tower and major I&I work. He also outlined statewide hospital and fraud-oversight measures from the recent legislative session, while facing a November challenge from fellow Waseca resident Zack Meyman.
   

• Vegetable Update - June 11, 2026 (thedrummer.com) — Growers near Waseca are seeing early sweet corn experiments pay off, with a local researcher transplanting corn into plastic mulch in April and already reaching silking despite frost setbacks. This week’s Extension update also walks Minnesota producers through timely pruning, pest pressures, asparagus and strawberry timing, and irrigation strategies to handle early-summer drought and disease risks.
   

• Nearly 1,000 attend SWCE annual meeting (wasecacountypioneer.com) — Waseca County residents connected to Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric may be interested in the co-op’s 90th annual meeting, which drew nearly 1,000 people and confirmed new board members for Districts 7–9. Speakers praised growing up in Waseca County, honored longtime directors, awarded scholarships to local students, and fielded member questions about potential data centers and power priorities, all capped with raffles and a catered lunch.
   

📸 Around Waseca

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waseca

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 13
  • Swim & Story →
    Waseca Water Park, 200 26th Ave NE, Waseca
    10:00 am

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📣 Waseca Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How To Text 911 in an Emergency
    Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Waseca. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Waseca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waseca here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Local cities talk preparation for potential severe weather (kaaltv.com)
  • Hayfield's Bronson caps historic golf career with top-3 finish at state meet (postbulletin.com)
  • From homestead to storefront: Barefoot Lane Bakery takes Waseca by storm (janesvillejournal.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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Waseca

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