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Thursday February 23, 2012

Business

Waseca HyVee donates SMART Board to WALC

WASECA — Waseca Area learning Center is now the owner of a new SMART Board interactive whiteboard, thanks to the HyVee SMART Points program.

Local legislators weigh in on stadium debate

By RUTH ANN HAGER, rhager@wasecacountynews.com

ST. PAUL — Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, said Monday she is very optimistic about the passage of a Vikings stadium bill in the current session of the Minnesota Legislature.

Unauthorized tenant brings issue with city ordinance to light

By RUTH ANN HAGER, rhager@wasecacountynews.com

WASECA — In December, Waseca Realtor and landlord Blain Nelson came to the Waseca City Council to ask for help with his tenants.

Outlook 2012: Local business look for continued growth

WASECA — Early signs point towards a good year according to business owners in Waseca.

County News wins three awards in MNA Better Newspaper Contest

By STAFF REPORT, editor@wasecacountynews.com

BLOOMINGTON — The Waseca County News garnered three honors in the 2010-2011 Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Unemployment up for first time since June

WASECA — For the first time since June, unemployment was up in December for both the city of Waseca and Waseca County according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Waseca County EDA approved

By RUTH ANN HAGER, rhager@wasecacountynews.com

WASECA — After months of committee work on the merits of a Waseca County Economic Development Authority, the county commissioners unanimously approved its creation following a public hearing at the Ja

Waseca home occupation ordinance reviewed

By RUTH ANN HAGER, rhager@wasecacountynews.com

WASECA — At a Feb. 7 public hearing, the Waseca City Council will consider amending the city of Waseca Code of Ordinances to allow some home occupations without a Conditional Use Permit.

Possible redesign on the horizon for Human Services

By RUTH ANN HAGER, rhager@wasecacountynews.com

WASECA — With demand for services increasing and revenue for programs decreasing, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is looking for new ways to serve the public while cutting costs.

Prairie Ridge budget source of controversy in Janesville

By RUTH ANN HAGER, rhager@wasecacountynews.com

JANESVILLE — A month ago Janesville resident Ron Bruegger came to the city’s Truth in Taxation hearing to complain about the lack of budget cuts at Prairie Ridge Golf Course.