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 [...]
Nancy’s Landing Restaurant Review
Over the weekend we went out to Nancy’s Landing. We’ve heard mixed reviews about the restaurant and have mixed opinions. Nancy’s Landing is located on Lake Waconia and the view is excellent. With the water every way you look, it’s a great environment to have a meal. We had made reservations, so our table was [...]
Carver County Fair Photos
Hurry, the fair ends Sunday! Scooter aka Bumber Cars Hosted on Zooomr Midway Lights Hosted on Zooomr
Mackenthun’s Grocery Expands & Goes Organic
Mackenthun’s grocery store, which has a history of quickly growing bigger and better, is getting ready to grow yet again. This time with a 15,000 square foot expansion (currently it’s 50,000) on the west side. The push? A wider selection of organic and natural foods and a deli expansion. The expansion may start as early [...]
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 [...]
Kwik Trip Is On Its Way
You can’t quite see it yet, but there’s a Kwik Trip in the works for Waconia! Off of County Road 30 and Highway 5 the new gas station, connivance store and car wash will sit. Personally I like Kwik Trips as they have decent food, clean stores, nice car washes, rock your pop drinks, no-fee [...]