Free Community Picnic
If you live in Waconia, then bring the kids down to City Square Park on Friday May 11th for some free food and fun! Everything kicks off at 3:30pm and goes until 8:30pm. There will be lots of kids activities, the Governor’s Fishing Opener kick off with Governor Mark Dayton & the Lt Governor Yvonne [...]
This weekend is the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener!
Lake Waconia has the pleasure of hosing the 2012 Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 12th! A pair of accomplished anglers from Waconia will host Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon on Lake Waconia. Travis Frank will fish with Governor Dayton, and Matt Peters will fish with Lt. Governor Prettner Solon. This is only the [...]
New City Park Open
Waconia’s city park has been closed for most of October while it underwent some renovations. But now it’s back open and better than ever. The updated park includes swings, play equipment made especially for toddlers, a bridge over the sidewalk and more. Take the kids and enjoy some of this nice fall weather before the [...]
Verizon Officially Comes to Town
We reported a while back that a Verizon store opened in town. Turns out it was quickly re-brand to Two Men Wireless which sells Verizon phones. Now, Verizon has officially opened a store across from Kwik Trip. That’s great news for Verizon customers!
Ground Round Coming to Waconia
Yesterday the word was Champps, today it’s Ground Round. I don’t know if they switched restaurants, or if we are getting both, but I have been able to confirm that the city has approved the sight plans for Ground Round over by the AmericInn. No idea when construction would start or when it’d open.
Champps Sports Bar Coming To Waconia.
I heard a rumor, from a very credible source, that Champps is looking to build a sports bar in Waconia. The location would be over by the AmericInn. I haven’t been able to confirm this, but my source is pretty reliable. Hopefully it’s true!
Blockbuster Express Comes To Town
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.
RedBoxes Spread Like Wildfire!
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 [...]
Target To Get Fresh Grocery Section
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.
Whole Hog Heaven BBQ – It Was Good While It Lasted
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, [...]