The county fair is a family event that many look forward to each year. The 100th Carver County Fair opens on Wednesday August 10th and runs through Sunday August 14th. Â The great thing about the fair is that there is something there for everyone. A crowd favorite is the Carver County Fair Centennial Parade that [...]
If you live in Waconia be prepared to see an increase in cyclists on August 6th as Tour de Tonka rolls through Carver County. The countdown is on for this yearly bicycle ride that is hosted by Minnetonka Community Education, and routinely draws a large crowd from across the country. In 2010 the event hosted [...]
Gardening is the past time of many residents in Waconia. Waconia United Food Shelf could benefit from excess vegetables that you may have grown and may not have a use for. Dean Hilgers and Paul Steiner, both Waconia residents, came up with the idea of a wonderful and easy way to support the community by [...]
Hundreds of top athletes from around the country ranging from age 15 to 80 gathered in Waconia this past weekend for the Lake Waconia Triathlon. The ½ mile swim, 20 mile Bike ride, and 4 mile run pushed many to their breaking point this weekend.  The 22nd annual Lake Waconia Triathlon went off without a [...]
Top bands from all across the state will soon be headed to Waconia. On June 18th the 13th annual Lake Waconia Band Festival will take place. This yearly festival has been well talked about across the state of Minnesota and is known as one of the best high school marching band festivals in Minnesota. Â The [...]
Hockey is a very popular sport in Waconia and the surrounding area. It can be difficult at times for parents to be able to afford the high cost associated with playing hockey. Â There is nothing like putting a lot of money into a sport only to find out that your child does not like it. [...]
The paper said “Cute Starter Home — Needs a Little TLC”.                                                                            So, what does a little TLC mean? Usually this means the home needs work, many times a lot of work. Unless your a do-it-yourselfer, you might want to steer clear of these homes; however, if your handy and up for the challenge you might save a [...]
