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A few days after I noticed the Verizon store in Waconia, the name changed. I think it’s now called Two Men Wireless or something like that. Not sure why the name change, but hopefully it’s still a Verizon authorized dealer.

Can you hear me now Waconia?!

Verizon reception has always been good for Waconia, but now we also have a Verizon store to go with it.

It’s located down by Mackenthunes next to Great Clips and appears to be open for business!

Target in Waconia is now advertising in the store that they will be getting fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables. I don’t think the store is expanding the building but they are expanding the grocery section.

One of the best Waconia restaurants couldn’t make it though the recession. Whole Hog Heaven BBQ closed it doors in October and it’s a major loss to the community.

It’s really sad that we have three Subways but one BBQ place just couldn’t make it. It was a great restaurant and will be missed.

Meanwhile, you can contact them via their website as they can still cater special events and you can get their BBQ sauce www.wholehogheaven.com.

If you are having a baby, you should check out Ridgeview Medical Center’s birthing suites. With so many nice amenities, it’s like staying in a hotel room.

The birthing center features six birthing suites with full-sized bathtubs, offering mothers the option to labor in water and have a water birth aided by certified nurse midwives along with 18 private “spa-like” postpartum suites with hotel-like décor and amenities.

Each room include:

• Flat Screen TV
• Surround Sound
• iPod Hookup along with other MP3 players.
• DVD Players
• A/V in and out jacks for other electrons.
• Spacious layouts.
• Postpartum suites have a couch that turns into a single bed for dads or visitors.
• My Brest Friend for breast feedings.
• A nursery to send your little one to so you can get some sleep.
• Friendly staff.
• Quiet floors so you don’t get any hospital noise.
• In room thermostats.
• The latest in medical technology.
• There are also two kitchens on the floor with free cookies, juice, milk, popsicle, ice cream, cereal, fruit, sandwiches and other goodies for patients and family.
• And so much more.

Specialized care for high-risk deliveries will be coming in fall 2009!

Check out these sweet photos of the birthing suites!

What do you think? Don’t they look like a great place to have your baby?

When? September 19th 2009
Time? 8am – 5pm
Where? Waconia City Park

What?

• Antique & Collector Car & Truck Show
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments
• Rotary Duck Races
• Sidewalk Sales
• Food
• Fun
• Entertainment
• 5k and 10k Races

On the Gazebo Stage:
8-10: Polka with the Wendinger Band
10- 2 Music by Chopper
2-5 Traveled Ground

Rides and Games in City Square Park

On First Street:
11- 5 Ride the Mechanical Bull
Music with DJ Big Country

Last night a vehicle somehow crashed into the Holiday gas station in Waconia. They did quite a bit of damage to some of the windows, the building walls and some products in the store. No word on any injuries though.

The good news is Holiday is open for business with only a small portion of the store roped off for safety reasons.

My guess is someone put the car into drive instead of reverse and hit the gas. Still it’s quite a bit of damage for going as slowly as they should have been.  Maybe someone lost their breaks when pulling in?

What details have you heard?

The Waconia Farm Store is open for business! All departments are open except paint and clothing, so if you need something, stop on by.

This is great to see after the horrific explosion earlier this month that claimed one life.

Stop on by, say hi, and help support the Farm Store as it works to get things back to normal.

Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30-8
Saturday: 7:30-5
Sunday: 10-4

Update: The StarTribune is reporting that the person killed was Ryan Samuelson, 17, a senior at Waconia High School. Also, a video was added below.

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A propane take exploded June 10th at the Waconia Farm Store. Kare11 & KSTP are reporting that one person has been killed.

KSTP.com reports:

The incident happened at the Waconia Farm Supply, located at 801 Highway 284, shortly before 5 p.m. Several fire departments responded to help battle the fire that broke out afterwards.

Authorities say the victim was filling propane tanks when they exploded. The name of the victim has not been released.

According to OSHA records, Waconia Farm Supply was cited in February for two violations involving compressed gas.

Here are a few photos taken after the explosion.

Click though to see larger photos.

Here is a video of the scene taken from a cell phone:

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Post from Jay D.