The Waconia Farm Store is open for business! All departments are open except paint and clothing, so if you need something, stop on by.
This is great to see after the horrific explosion earlier this month that claimed one life.
Stop on by, say hi, and help support the Farm Store as it works to get things back to normal.
Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30-8
Saturday: 7:30-5
Sunday: 10-4
Update: The StarTribune is reporting that the person killed was Ryan Samuelson, 17, a senior at Waconia High School. Also, a video was added below.
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A propane take exploded June 10th at the Waconia Farm Store. Kare11 & KSTP are reporting that one person has been killed.
KSTP.com reports:
The incident happened at the Waconia Farm Supply, located at 801 Highway 284, shortly before 5 p.m. Several fire departments responded to help battle the fire that broke out afterwards.
Authorities say the victim was filling propane tanks when they exploded. The name of the victim has not been released.
According to OSHA records, Waconia Farm Supply was cited in February for two violations involving compressed gas.
Here are a few photos taken after the explosion.
Click though to see larger photos.
Here is a video of the scene taken from a cell phone:
We would like to let people know that we now have all you can eat spaghetti, garlic bread and a fountain drink for only $6.96 everyday of the week from 3pm until 7pm. We are also now on twitter subscribe to us at www.twitter.com/fatboyssubs for daily specials and coupons.
Post from Jay D.
The former “lakeside ballroom” has re-opened as the Lake Waconia Event Center operated by Lancer Catering.
Lake Waconia Event Center is an ideal venue to host your wedding reception, meeting, anniversary and holiday parties, conventions, trade shows, graduations, family reunions and company picnics.
Their catering staff will be happy to assist you with any food needs. The deliciously prepared and elegantly presented cuisine will help make your event spectacular.
Lake Waconia Event Center can accommodate groups up to 1,000 people. The Event Center has ample space, a large bar, wooden dance floor and stage for entertainment.
Lake Waconia Event Center, known over the years as the Paradise Night Club and later the Waconia Lakeside Ballroom, is a well-known landmark since it opened in its location next to the lake in 1933.
The spacious Lake Waconia Event Center is conveniently located on Hwy 5 across from Lake Waconia Regional Park.
Post from Sarah M.
On May 4, 2009 a new restaurant opened up here in Waconia- Ray Azteca! Ray Azteca is located in the strip mall next to Mackenthun’s grocery store! We were first introduced to Ray Azteca through their restaurant in Chanhassen- and it quickly became one of our favorite go-to places!! Needless to say we were very excited to see them open even closer to home! Since their Waconia opening we have eaten there a few times and we highly recommend them!
Their food is very good, the menu is expansive, prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is a lot of fun! Check them out and I bet they become one of your “go-to” places too!
Post from Gail M.
It’s that time of year again when home owners thing about doing work around their house. Well if you are looking for someone to replace you driveway, I’d highly suggest not going with Mitch’s Asphalt Service. They’ll re-do your driveway, but if there are any issues, they’ll make false promises, not follow through on warranties, and not fix anything.
We hired Mitch’s Asphalt Service two summers ago. Mitch seemed a little odd, but we were new home owners and trusted him. He gave us a good deal and did replace our driveway. However, the next spring we got a soft spot that started sinking in.
Immediately I called up Mitch and he said he’d be out as soon as it was warm enough to fix. But he never showed. I then called back many times throughout the summer and into the fall. Each time Mitch said one of three things.
Most of time time it was all three of these. After every phone call he promised he’d be out. I forced Mitch to give me a day and time and he’d never show. After more than seven calls, Mitch’s Asphalt Service never once called me back and has never fixed the driveway.
To this day, we continue to have a bad spot in our driveway that will never be fixed. To make it even worse, I can’t file a complaint as Mitch’s Asphalt Service never gave me anything with their address. It’s almost as if Mitch knew he’d do a half assed job and didn’t want us tracking him down.
So if you are thinking of going with Mitch’s Asphalt Service don’t. The shotty work, empty promises, and stress are just not worth it.
Mitch’s Asphalt Service
Jordan, MN
952-492-2516
952-239-6330
Need it or not, Waconia is getting yet another Subway restaurant. The third one is located on the east side of town across from Kwik Trip and opening soon.
So why do we need another Subway? Good question. I sure don’t know the answer.
It will probably be the nicest one though as you won’t have to deal with highway 5 or go into a gas station. It will have a nicer parking lot and have a liquor store next to it so I guess that’s a good thing.
In my opinion, Waconia needs variety. How about a Boston Market or Bruegger’s Bagels? Or is that to much to ask?
Subway (#3)
722 Vista Blvd.
Waconia MN 55387
On Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 to 4:00 is the Waconia Business Home & Family Fair.
You can come and see presentations, demonstrations, and exhibitions of what local businesses have to offer. There will be a wide variety of food vendors & fun activities for kids including a climbing castle!
The Business, Home & Family Fair will be located at the Waconia High School and is free to everyone.
Even though we’ve noticed issues with Quiznos Sub shop, we were still surprised when FatBoys showed up.
FatBoys is a new sub shop that specializes in hot and cold subs, soup, pizza, gyros, and hot dogs. Think of them as a mix of Quiznos and Subway with a few added items.
According to their website, they are bringing the taste of Chicago to Minnesota and have been making sandwiches for over 40 years.
The sandwiches are pretty big too at 8 inches long and full of food. They are jam packed with different types of meet and veggies and should fill up most anyone.
FatBoys also delivers for an additional $2 and caters if you’d like the food to come to you.
FatBoys is located in Quiznos old location which is in the strip mall next to Mackenthuns.
FatBoys of Waconia
http://www.fatboysofwaconia.com/
952.442.1801
If you try to visit CDP sports, and visit the old location, don’t worry, they didn’t go out of business. Rather they moved a few blocks down to main street. They are now located in the former John’s Appliance building.
To encourage sports fans to come in and see the new building, they are offering 35% off storewide in February. That’s a huge discount and I’m sure there is some sports gear that you could pick up with prices like that.