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All summer, pained sailboat statues have decorated the town. However, your changes to see them are going fast.

On September 27th, the sailboats will be auctioned off at the Waconia Lakeside Ballroom at 8pm.

The boats are a part of Sailboat Regatta which has had about 25 boats decorating the town all summer.

If you still want to catch a few boats before they disappear, you better get around town fast. You only have a few short days!

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The name brands are coming.

Kwik Trip is up and running and I’ve been there several times. Not only are the gas pumps fast, but the store has lots of goodies inside and the car wash even made a point to wash my rims.

Target should have a groundbreaking yet this fall. The 145,000 square foot store should open in October of 2008.

AmericInn is almost done too. It could be complete this October but not sure when the opening date may be.

And Walgreens may be coming to town. The city is going to review plans for a store at the intersection of 284 and 5. Personally I don’t think that’s a good location with the intersection being so busy, but something going to pop-up eventually.

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This year, Nickle Dickle day doesn’t just include a huge craft fair, good food, a 10k & 5k run and an antique car show. It also includes a performance by the Johnny Holm band and a parade!

Nickle Dickle is September 15th, 2007 and takes place in downtown Waconia. They day is full of activities for the whole family. At 8pm on the 15th, the Johnny Holm band will take the stage and party into the night.

On September 16th, Waconia will hold a Sesquicentennial Parade at 1pm downtown. It’ll showcase the town’s history from the early days to today. Bring the whole family as it should be fun for everyone!