Officials in Waseca County are holding firm to their reputation for cautious spending, unanimously approving their 2026 budget along with a property tax levy. The final 2025 meeting of the County Board emphasized continuity, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fiscal discipline.

A sinkhole in Alton’s Gordon Moore Park presents a steep challenge, with removal of water expected to cost tens of thousands of dollars. While city officials want the drilling materials company New Frontier Materials to pay up, the final answer to who will bear this expense remains unclear.