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Chad Bijou has managed repair and maintenance shops for major auto dealers like the Morrie’s…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Waconia Lions mark their 75th anniversary this fall. Even though the Waco…
A Level 3 predatory sexual offender will be moving into Watertown Township following his rel…
Outdoor markets are a staple of summer and fall, and Norwood Young America is happy to bring…
Going back to school is an exciting yet stressful time for children and teens each year – es…
A Level 3 predatory sexual offender will be moving into Watertown Township following his release from incarceration, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
A Bemidji man has been arrested after fleeing law enforcement on Sunday and sparking a brief manhunt, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
After years of hard work, the Mayer Fire Department is much closer to a new and improved fire station. On August 10, an official budget was approved for the new station by the Mayer City Council of $2.8 million for the new station. Now, planning has started for the site, and the first meetin…
With protests still taking place across the country demanding police reform, it’s important to remember that perspective is everything. The experiencing groups and individuals have compared to others often leads to debate. For this reason, and even before that, the Carver County Sheriff’s Of…
On July 7, the County Commissioners held a meeting to discuss several items in the community. One of those was a discussion by County Sheriff Jason Kamerud about sheriff policies in response to discussions happening around the US regarding police procedures.
Chad Bijou has managed repair and maintenance shops for major auto dealers like the Morrie’s and Lupient auto groups for more than 15 years. He has considered running his own business for the past five years, and had a serious eye on a location in Waconia to start an auto repair business for…
Nickle Dickle isn’t a big one-day event this year; it is 10 days, running Sept. 17-26. Get your Waconia Bingo card here or other local merchants for lots of deals, giveaways and fun activities to do around town. Complete five squares in a row and get BINGO! Enter your card to register to win…
Outdoor markets are a staple of summer and fall, and Norwood Young America is happy to bring in their own to the table this year. The new NYA Market Place will be opening up on September 12, continuing to be open every other weekend until October 10. There will be a variety of goods availabl…
There’s a new sport on the scene, and it’s different from anything you’re thinking. There’s …
The first day of school is a big day every year as parents snap photos of their kids departi…
Going back to school is an exciting yet stressful time for children and teens each year – es…
Schools are beginning to reopen for the 2020-2021 school year and Carver County’s first publ…
Golfers will be playing the links again next month to raise money for a new place for kids to play.
To the editor,
Oh, I how long for a new box of crayons. It’s something I feel every year as summer winds down.
To the editor,
Poll after poll continues to show that health care remains a major concern to American voters. That was the case before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, and, if anything, it is more so now. When voters go to the polls this fall, they should consider carefully how their elected officials plan t…
The only topic to push COVID-19 off the front pages this year has been the issues with racial disparities, police reform and public safety – especially here in Minnesota since the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota must safely open its schools. That is a complete sentence and thought, “safely open.”
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