Waseca County Sheriff's Office & Emergency Management

10/28/2026

10/21/2026

Information and applications for the New Richland Disaster Response Funds will be available at the MARC on Saturday, October 24 at the New Richland City Hall.

10/08/2026

As harvest season gets underway, drivers are urged to use extra caution when sharing the road with large farm equipment.

Reminders to stay safe on the road:

• Stay attentive and eliminate distractions when approaching farm equipment.

• Slow down when approaching a tractor, combine or other large piece of equipment and to give themselves plenty of space.

• Before passing, make sure you have a clear view of the road and enough time to safely move around the equipment. Also watch for turn signals before attempting to pass.

At the end of a long, hard workday, everyone deserves to return home safely.

10/07/2026

New Richland Flood Debris Site Closing October 11

The New Richland debris site for flood-damaged items will close at the end of the day Sunday, October 11.

If you live in New Richland and have flood-damaged items to dispose of, please bring them to the site by Sunday.

After the site closes, disposal will be the property owner’s responsibility.

10/07/2026

TEMPORARY BUILDING CLOSURES - OCTOBER 14, 2026

Waseca County Emergency Management and the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting an emergency preparedness training on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

During the training, the Waseca County Courthouse and Community Service Building (CSB) will be temporarily closed.

Closure Schedule:
• Courthouse: 8:00–9:00 a.m.
• Community Service Building (CSB): 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Neighbors and passersby may hear loud noises during these training times. Please be assured that this is only a drill.

Make sure to plan your visits accordingly and avoid these facilities during the scheduled closure times.

We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for the brief inconvenience.

10/06/2026

FLOOD RECOVERY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
October 6, 2026 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Residents impacted by the recent flooding are invited to visit the Disaster Assistance Center in New Richland to connect with resources and get help navigating the recovery process.

A Disaster Assistance Center brings government agencies and other partners together in one location, making it easier for residents to ask questions, learn about available assistance and connect directly with resources that may help with recovery.

Representatives from Waseca County, Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management division (DPS/HSEM), Minnesota Department of Commerce and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will be available. Nonprofits are expected to be available as well.

Location: New Richland Fire Dept (203 Broadway Ave. N., New Richland)

Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 1-7 p.m.

If you or someone you know has been affected by the flooding, please stop by. No appointment is necessary.

Please share this information with neighbors, friends and family who may not see it online.

More flooding information can be found at:

On September 18-19, heavy rain caused flooding across portions of southern and southeastern Minnesota, damaging homes, businesses, roads and other properties. Below are resources and guidance for impacted communities.

09/29/2026

FLOODING DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS

Starting Oct. 1, teams from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management will visit affected communities to conduct preliminary damage assessments.

They’ll document damage to homes and businesses and help determine whether Minnesota may qualify to request a presidential major disaster declaration for individual assistance.

If approved, that declaration could make additional federal recovery resources available to residents and businesses impacted by the flooding.

Residents may see recovery teams in their neighborhoods. Workers will wear official, identifiable apparel. If no one is home, they may leave a door hanger with information about how to report damage and connect with the assessment team.

If your home or property was impacted, please report your damage. Even if you’ve already started cleaning up or making repairs, that information helps provide a clearer picture of how these communities have been affected.

To report your damages, click on the link below:

09/29/2026

86 years ago on September 29th, Sheriff Lemick A. Larson died in a severe car crash near Aberdeen South Dakota while enroute to pick up an inmate.

Lemick A. Larson, you are not forgotten. Your name is now forever etched in the the wall at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC.

Sheriff Lemick A. Larson (EOW 9-29-1940).

WE WILL NEVER FORGET