Unofficial Waconia Minnesota http://www.waconiamn.net/local A local site from a local guy. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:58:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Waconia-Minnesotahttp://feedburner.google.com Happy Holidays http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/Ccmx04A7TQk/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/383/happy-holidays/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:58:21 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=383 Waconia Theater

Waconia Theater

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Hopefully you get your last-minute gifts bought and your cookies made. At least you don’t have to worry about the snow this year. :)

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/383/happy-holidays/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/383/happy-holidays/ Candy Cane Hunt This Saturday http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/bWzePeKiZfs/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/377/candy-cane-hunt-this-saturday/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:10:33 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=377 Candy CaneHunt for hidden Candy Canes in City Square Park on Saturday, December 3rd. The search will begin at 10:00am and will end when all have been found! (about 15 minutes)

This event is FREE so stop on by and check in at the Gazebo.

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/377/candy-cane-hunt-this-saturday/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/377/candy-cane-hunt-this-saturday/ New City Park Open http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/DXw18afaXT4/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/371/new-city-park-open/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:27:26 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=371 Waconia’s city park has been closed for most of October while it underwent some renovations. But now it’s back open and better than ever.

Waconia City Park

The updated park includes swings, play equipment made especially for toddlers, a bridge over the sidewalk and more.

Take the kids and enjoy some of this nice fall weather before the snow files!

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Now, Verizon has officially opened a store across from Kwik Trip.

That’s great news for Verizon customers!

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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.

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/367/scarecrows-coming-to-town/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/367/scarecrows-coming-to-town/ Fireman’s Fall Pancake Breakfast Sunday http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/16KHjo9IYjo/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/361/firemans-fall-pancake-breakfast-sunday/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:56:07 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=361 Pancake BreakfastTwice a year the Waconia fire department has a pancake breakfast and the next one is Sunday October 2nd.

For $6 you get pancakes, sausage, and french toast and it’s always good.

Kids 5 and under are free. Plus they get to hang out with firemen and learn about fire safety.

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/361/firemans-fall-pancake-breakfast-sunday/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/361/firemans-fall-pancake-breakfast-sunday/ Family Safety Fair Saturday September 24th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/M1_OgGstP9Q/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/357/family-safety-fair-saturday-september-24th/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:05:19 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=357 Sparky - Fire Safety DogThe Family Safety fair is Saturday September 24th from 9:30am to 11:30 am.

It’s free and open to kids 0 to 6 years old and has lot so fun activities. Such as:

  • Meet the Waconia Fire Department
  • Meet the Carver County Sheriff’s Office
  • Meet Ridgeview Ambulance Services
  • Ride in a Firetruck
  • Meet Sparky the firehouse dog.
  • Meet McGruff the police dog.
  • Tour an ambulance.

Plus much more.

It all takes place at the Waconia Fire Station.

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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.

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/350/ground-round-coming-to-waconia/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/350/ground-round-coming-to-waconia/ Champps Sports Bar Coming To Waconia. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/fhokWSOlwbE/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/346/champps-sports-bar-coming-to-waconia/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:26:53 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=346 Champps LogoI heard a rumor, from a very credible source, that Champps is looking to build a sports bar in Waconia.

The location would be over by the AmericInn.

I haven’t been able to confirm this, but my source is pretty reliable.

Hopefully it’s true!

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  • 26th Annual Antique and Collector Car and
  • Truck Show
  • Car Truck ShowRegistration Form
  • Arts and Crafts Fair
  • Arts/Crafts Fair Registration Form
  • ST19 Dept. Revenue Form
  • 3 on 3 Basketball Info and Registration
  • 5K and 10K Races Register
  • Tickle Run Register
  • Sidewalk Sales
  • Entertainment
  • Great Food
  • NEW!! Street Dance!!

At the Gazebo:

  • 8-10 am: Polka with the Wendinger Band
  • 10 am – 2 pm: Chopper! Music, Fun and Games
  • Pie Eating Contest
  • 1 pm: Medallion presentation
  • 2 pm: Laketown Gymnastics & Dojo Karate Demo
  • 2:45-5 pm: Traveled Ground

1st Street Stage:

  • 10:30 am – 4:30 pm: Pizza Ranch Mechanical Bull
  • DJ Big Country
  • 6:30 – 10:30 pm: POP ROCKS! Street dance

Trinity Lutheran Parking Lot:

  • At the Tickle Run start!
  • 9-11 am RADIO DISNEY ROCKIN’ ROAD CREW!

STREET DANCE!!
on 1st Street!
Music by POP ROCKS!
6:30 pm to 10:30pm (gate opens at 6:00 pm)
Location: 1st and Elm
$5 per person – 5 & under free!

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