Vote Today
You have until 8pm to vote in Waconia. Don’t know where to vote? Check out this easy and simple site: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Not registered? That’s OK to. Just bring one of the following: A valid Minnesota drivers license, learners permit, identification card, or receipt for one showing your current address. If the Minnesota licenses, Tribal ID [...]
Watch Out for Deer
As hunters go out to find that 30 point buck, we all need to be aware of the deer. As they try and escape hunters, they may dart across the road. So, everyone needs to be extra careful and make sure to keep your eyes open for deer in the next few weeks. Good luck [...]
Nickle Dickle Day 2006
Nickle Dickle Day is fast approaching. This year it takes place on September 16, 2006 and it’s a great outing for everybody. There are antique cars, trucks and tractors, plenty of craft vendors, kids activities, food and even a 5k & 10k run for that athlete in you. I went last year and there was [...]
Carver County Fair Photos
Hurry, the fair ends Sunday! Scooter aka Bumber Cars Hosted on Zooomr Midway Lights Hosted on Zooomr
County Fair Starts Today!
The 2006 Carver County Fair starts today. We drove by last night and the rides were going up and the fair was buzzing with people getting everything ready. To get to the fair take Highway 5 into Waconia, turn at the Hospital and then take a left on 3rd street. Then it’s just one block [...]
2006 Carver County Fair
The 2006 Carver County Fair is just around the corner. It runs Wednesday to Sunday August 9th to the 13th here in Waconia. Gates open at 8am and close at 10:30pm on most days and the fairgrounds are located at 501 West 3rd Street. The cost is $8 for adults and anyone 8 and under [...]
July 4th Fireworks Location Changes
It’s true, the Waconia July 4th Fireworks have moved, but not far enough to worry about. Instead of being shot of from Coney Island, they’ll be shot off on the southeast shore of the lake. Have no fear, they’ll still look great from on the lake, Cedar Point Park or wherever you usually sit. The [...]
Waconia Triathlon Was Today – June 25th
About 550 people were expected for the Lake Waconia Triathlon on June 25th. They swam a half mile in Lake Waconia and then ran and biked though parts of town. If you were a participant of the Lake Waconia Triathlon today I hope you had fun and enjoyed yourself. I don’t have the drive to [...]
First Ever Waconia Art Fair
The first ever, from what I hear, Waconia will beholding an art festival. Waconia’s art festival takes place on June 24 2006. It’s title d The Art Of… and features a wide variety of events and talents. Including: Painters Sculptors Potters Photographers Dancers Singers Bands Cooks Poetry Quilting Antiques … and more. Events take place [...]
Donate for July 4th Fireworks Festival
Fore more than 25 years there have been fireworks on the 4th of July over Lake Waconia and it’s your donations that help the Fireworks Festival succeed. There are specially-marked donation boxes at Mackenthun’s County Market, InTowne Marina, Everson’s Hardware Hank and KleinBank. You can also send contributions to: The Lake Waconia Fireworks Festival c/o [...]