Unofficial Waconia Minnesota http://www.waconiamn.net/local A local site from a local guy. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:56:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Waconia-Minnesotahttp://feedburner.google.com Free Community Picnic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/Jl3NJHi5ebE/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/397/free-community-picnic/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 14:56:24 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=397

If you live in Waconia, then bring the kids down to City Square Park on Friday May 11th for some free food and fun!

Everything kicks off at 3:30pm and goes until 8:30pm.

There will be lots of kids activities, the Governor’s Fishing Opener kick off with Governor Mark Dayton & the Lt Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon at 4:00, a picnic starting at 4:30, music and a DNR fish fillet demo.

Plus there will be a $5 raffle for a Crestliner boat package, an Arctic Cat youth ATV and five  $100 Waconia Bucks.

Since a lot of people are expected, you can park at Trinity Lutheran Church or the Waconia Ice Arena and ride the free shuttle. If you are handicapped, there will be parking at the park.

See you there!!

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/397/free-community-picnic/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/397/free-community-picnic/ This weekend is the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/brUUNWxf75Y/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/391/mn-governors-fishing-opener/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 17:46:54 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=391

Lake Waconia has the pleasure of hosing the 2012 Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 12th!

A pair of accomplished anglers from Waconia will host Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon on Lake Waconia. Travis Frank will fish with Governor Dayton, and Matt Peters will fish with Lt. Governor Prettner Solon.

This is only the second time in 64 years that a lake in the meto region has been selected for the Governor’s Fishing Opener and we can’t wait for everyone to hit town.

Even though not everyone will get to fish with the Governor, everyone is free to come to town and fish on Lake Waconia.

If you live in Waconia, get ready for a media frenzy and tons of anglers to pack the town.

Never been to Waconia before? Just take 494 to Eden Prairie, hop on highway 5 West and you’ll hit Waconia in about 20 minutes. Google Map

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/391/mn-governors-fishing-opener/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/391/mn-governors-fishing-opener/ Duebers isn’t closing just yet. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/kznsIQaxw5E/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/387/duebers-isnt-closing-just-yet/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 19:30:09 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=387 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.

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/387/duebers-isnt-closing-just-yet/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/387/duebers-isnt-closing-just-yet/ 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!

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/371/new-city-park-open/feed/ 0 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/371/new-city-park-open/ Verizon Officially Comes to Town http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Waconia-Minnesota/~3/UDxLy5ai_B4/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/354/verizon-officially-comes-to-town/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:30:47 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=354 Verizon LogoWe 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!

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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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