🌱 Why Waseca’s Community Arena just earned a major hometown honor
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Waseca’s Community Arena just earned a major hometown honor
Also on today's calendar: SAIL – Waseca and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 20 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 40, low: 31.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 36 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Ambassadors present Roots Award to Waseca Community Arena (southernminn.com) — Waseca Community Arena has been honored with the Chamber’s Roots Award for more than 30 years of service to local families, athletes, and community events. Home to Waseca High School hockey and the Waseca Hockey Association, the arena provides year-round gathering space that keeps residents active and connected. Community leaders say its impact spans generations across Waseca. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Waseca Lions Club
Refinery 507 (formerly The Bar on Main), 100 State St N, Waseca
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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SAIL – Waseca
Senior Center , Waseca
9:30 am -
Holiday Party - Waseca
The Mill Event Center , 310 2nd Ave SW , Waseca
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Friday Night Bingo @ Katie O'Leary's
Katie O' Leary's Beef and Brew , 117 2nd Ave NE , Waseca
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Exchange Club of Waseca
Pizza Ranch , 212 17th Ave NE , Waseca
12:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SAIL – Waterville
Waterville Area Senior Center , 220 Paquin St E , Waterville
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SAIL – Janesville
Park Road Plaza Apartments , 106 E North St , Janesville
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Trusted Connections
141 E Rose St , Owatonna
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Council Study Session
Owatonna, MN Calendar Owatonna, MN 55060
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Caregiver Support Group
Faribault Area Senior Citizens , 19 Division St W , Faribault
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Study Session
Owatonna, MN Calendar Owatonna, MN 55060
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City Council Meeting
Owatonna, MN Calendar Owatonna, MN 55060
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Gentle weekly support for seniors — offering companionship, light home tidying, and calm presence to help maintain comfort and routine at home.
I work with a small number of local families on a consistent weekly schedule (same day and time), providing reliable, respectful support without… (Nextdoor State-Clear Lake)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Waseca. Apply here.
- H&R Block posted a job opening for Bookkeeper - Franchise Location in Waseca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waseca here.
🗞 Nearby News
Owatonna
- Give Hope concert raises money for housing nonprofits (southernminn.com)
Faribault
- Falcons hold Albert Lea scoreless in first half en route to 71-9 victory (southernminn.com)
- County Board discusses budget at work session (faribaultcountyregister.com)
- Christ Lutheran Church donates $8,000 to various charities (southernminn.com)
Mankato
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-- The Patch AM Team
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