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RedBox isn’t the only way to rent movies for $1 a night anymore. Blockbuster Express is the same idea, only in a blue box.

The Blockbuster Express machine is located at Kwik Trip and, from what I know, works the same way as RedBox does with no memberships and only a dollar a night rentals.

Blockbuster Express

It wasn’t that long ago when there were no RedBoxes at all. Now the cheap and easy movie rental service has 4 locations in Waconia.

Where are they?

• Mackenthun’s (inside)
• McDonalds (inside)
• Wallgreens (outside)
• Holiday (outside)

That’s great news for people who like to rent movies for only a $1 a night, but not so good news for the video stores in town who have to be hurting from the ever expanding Redboxes.

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.

Louie Anderson is coming to Waconia! After enjoying Nickle Dickle Day, visit the Lake Waconia Event Center for comedy featuring Louie Anderson on September 19, 2009 at 8pm.

LOUIE ANDERSON and Scott Hansen
Saturday – September 19, 2009 at 8:00PM
Lake Waconia Event Center
8155 Paradise Lane – Waconia, MN

Tickets on sale by phone at Brown Paper Ticket
Gold Circle VIP : $49.25 in advance $54.25 at the door includes reserved Gold Circle seating, a meet and greet with the comedians with a photo and autograph. (limited number available)

General Admission: $31.25 in advance $36.25 at the door includes first come first served seating.

Service charge of $0.99 and 2.5% service fee
Call 24/7 to 1-800-838-3006

Check out their website for more information and for tickets. www.lakewaconiaeventcenter.com or www.louietour.com

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:

We would like to let people know that we now have all you can eat spaghetti, garlic bread and a fountain drink for only $6.96 everyday of the week from 3pm until 7pm. We are also now on twitter subscribe to us at www.twitter.com/fatboyssubs for daily specials and coupons.

Post from Jay D.

This weekend is city wide garage sale weekend in Waconia.  Starting today and going though the weekend there will be all sorts of deals and hidden treasures all over town.

Are you having a sale?  Post details in the comments to let others know!