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WASECA — On Jan.

WASECA — For the first time in the history of the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Festival, ice sculptures were built from blocks of ice and carved in time for the annual parade on Saturday.

It was like being in kindergarten all over again. Sort of.

WASECA — Ronald McDonald came to Hartley Elementary School on Tuesday morning and embarked on the Trek for Respect.

WASECA — The cast of Waseca’s One-Act Play, “Check Please: Take 3” placed second Saturday at the sub-section competition held in the Central Intermediate School Auditorium and will be advancing to the

WASECA — Sacred Heart School kicked off its annual Catholic Schools Week on Saturday with an ice fishing contest on Clear Lake followed by the school Expo and Scholastic Book Fair.

WATERVILLE — Over 30 people of all ages bundled up for a candlelight hike in the woods at Sakatah Lake State Park in Waterville on Saturday night.

WASECA — With grants from the Legacy Act sales tax, a building renovation will be completed in New Richland and access to a Waseca building will be improved for people with disabilities.

NEW YORK CITY — After 10 weeks of baking challenges and grueling schedules, Janesville native Nadine Reibeling was one of two contestants remaining in the final challenge of TLC’s “Next Great Baker.”

WASECA — At the beginning of November 2011, exchange students Pontus Sjoman and Julius Marx moved in with the Jeremiah and Jaala Miller.