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Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, and Jersey Mike’s opening in Waconia.

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Thomas

More fast food options are coming to Waconia. More tacos, ice cream, and subs options for everyone to enjoy with Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, and Jersey Mike’s.

All three are located right on Highway 5.

Taco Bell is located in front of Mackenthun’s and Dairy Queen is located between Aldi and Subway. Both are under construction but should be open later this year or early 2022.

Jersey Mike’s however is now open. It’s located next to Culver’s & Starbucks. Jersey Mike’s touts their quality, authenticity, and customer service. The biggest difference with Jersey Mike’s is their gluten free options. It’s one of the few places in Waconia that take gluten free seriously.

Variety may be lacking a little, but options are still welcome.

Waconia Super America scammed by brazen fraudsters.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Thomas

superamerica560 The previous owner of the SA, a 51-year-old man named Husein Sarameh, agreed to sell his business to as-of-yet-unidentified person or group of people last month for $945,000. The buyers wrote a $203,000 check to cover the down payment and Sarameh, following his lawyer’s advice, turned over the reins to the store before it had even cleared. And that’s where things got weird.

Last weekend, the new owners held quite the two-day sale. As KSTP reports, they sold gas for $3.85 a gallon — a ridiculous (and illegally low) price compared to the $4.29 average cost of a gallon elsewhere in Waconia — and sold nearly everything in the store for half-price. Fifty-thousand dollars later they took off and they still haven’t been arrested.

After the down payment check bounced and Sarameh realized he’d been scammed, he reassumed ownership of the SA. More gas discounts are planned for this weekend, though this time the more modest discounts will be legitimate.

Needless to say, the last couple weekends have been good ones for regular customers at the Waconia SA.

via City Pages

Goodbye Pizza Ranch. Hello Unhinged Pizza.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Thomas

It’s a sad day for Waconia. Our beloved Pizza Ranch is no longer. Well sort of.

The Pizza Ranches in Waconia, Norwood Young America, Glencoe, Delano have all changed to Unhinged Pizza.

Unhinged Pizza

Unhinged Pizza has the same owners, managers, and employees so not a lot is changing. They have a new name and have added some new food like ice cream!

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It seems that the owners broke away from the Pizza Ranch franchise and went out on their own. Or that’s what I understand.

From what I’ve heard, the food is just as good as it was and all your favorites are still there.

Locations are all still the same too, it’s just got a different name. Change is scary, but this shouldn’t be to much of a change for us Pizza Ranch lovers.

Unhinged Pizza

Welcome Ground Round Grill & Bar to Waconia

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Thomas

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Waconia welcomes Ground Round! The new restaurant is a nice addition to the city as we have a lack of good sit down restaurants Besides bars and fast food, there aren’t a lot of other choices. Ground Round is a nice alternative.

Ground Round began construction on July 11, 2012 in Waconia. The new restaurant is 4,812 square feet and features a sports bar, lounge and dining room. They will officially open at 4pm on Monday January 28th, 2013.

It’s a good place to take the buddies, the kids or even get food for take out.

Address:
520 Cherry Drive
Waconia, Minnesota 55387

Phone:
(952) 442-1985

Hours:
Mon – Sun: 11:00 am – 12:00 am

Duebers isn’t closing just yet.

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Thomas

If you’re a fan of Duebers, then I’d suggest you visit again soon. The store has no official plans to close soon, but it could.

The building Duebers is in is for sale. When the building sells, Duebers will more than likely go out of business.

Now selling a building in this economy isn’t easy. It could be months or years before that happens. Either way, when it does, it’ll be a sad day for downtown Waconia.

Verizon Officially Comes to Town

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Thomas

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!

Scarecrows Coming to Town

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Thomas

Starting October 6th, scarecrows will be invading Waconia.

The 5th annual scarecrow contest will partner ideas from the community with business to create fun and interesting scarecrows. They will then be placed around town for everyone to enjoy.

The contest officially goes from October 6 to the 9th, but most scarecrows will probably be up through Halloween.

Ground Round Coming to Waconia

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Thomas

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.