Zen Gardens Center
Zen Gardens Center is now open on the corner of highway 5 and county road 10. I haven’t been in myself, but they have quite a few plants outside. Not much is known about the place, so if you have details, do share. Zen Gardens Center Review
Highway 5 Done?
The highway 5 project outside of Waconia hit a milestone this week as it appears that all lanes are in place and all lines are painted on. There is still some shoulder work to do, but the highway 5 project could be in the final stages. Exciting!
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 [...]
No Outdoor Watering. Period.
Talk about ironic. Today Waconia went around distributing important notices to the residents. Starting today through July 16th, there is to be no outdoor watering. If it uses the hose, it’s not allowed. If you are caught, it could cost you $250 or so I hear. What’s so ironic about that? Well at about 8:30pm [...]
Conserve Water – Save Your House
It’s important to remind people that in these times with little or no rain, that we need to save water. Here are a few things to keep in mind. – Water during the early morning hours or late in the evening. Avoid the heat of the day. - Try to water close to the ground. [...]
Ridgeview Hospital Expands – Regional Heart Center, Center for Women & Children and a Communications Center
Construction has already began on the expansion project at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. The new construction will house the Regional Heart Center, the Center for Women & Children and a Communications Center. During this time, the emergency entrance has been moved any anyone that visits the hospital should be on the lookout for [...]
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 [...]