Some local churches are cautiously reopening following Gov. Tim Walz’s decision late last month to lift some coronavirus restrictions on places of worship.
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The Waconia High School Class of 2020 won’t have an in-person graduation ceremony due to coronavirus restrictions, but they did have a chance to get back to school last Wednesday, May 27, for a bit of celebrating prior to virtual commencement this Sunday, June 7.
The Waconia City Council heard a report on the city’s annual financial audit and addressed three building-related issues at its meeting last Monday, May 18.
The Carver County Board of Commissioners voted to open additional services during the County’s amended Phase I Reopening plan during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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The term drive-by has taken on a whole new meaning with the coronavirus pandemic. It has become the way we celebrate.
As of May 22, the school year for 2019-2020 is over. Students have until May 29 to sort out last bits of work or struggles they’ve been having with distance learning, but the year is officially done. For schools around the state, this means graduation is on the brain. For Central School seni…
A special meeting of the Waconia City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, May 27, following Gov. Tim Walz’s directives last Wednesday for a phased re-opening of the state amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Waconia Public Schools mobile lunch program that began in March when classrooms were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is now serving nearly 1,600 meals a day and will be extended through June.
Memorial Day is around the corner, and with it are several events planned for Carver County to get out and enjoy, even with COVID-19.
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A parade through downtown and a program in City Square Park, with speeches, ceremony and music, typically culminate Memorial Day observances in Waconia.
On April 27, the Norwood Young America City Council met once again to discuss several items. The first of these is an ordinance amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), which would allow single-family home owners to create apartments on their property, so long as the space is actu…
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With the announcement of curbside pick-up for retailers being an option, a few businesses around Carver County are finally getting the chance to start reopening. While this is helpful to them, many businesses are preparing for the second phase: a full reopening. With May 18 just around the c…
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Masks are becoming a hot item, both to have and to make. So much so that in order to encourage everyone to be a part of their community, some colleges are offering work studies to students to make masks. The College of St. Scholastica is one of these, and a local student in Watertown, Madiss…
Graduation ceremonies for the Waconia High School Class of 2020 are taking the shape of a virtual/prerecorded commencement. The date will be Sunday, June 7.
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Last Wednesday evening, Gov. Tim Walz shared a message with Minnesotans that he would allow the state’s stay-at-home order to expire and that retail stores would be able to re-open on May 18.
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Choir students at Waconia High School were scheduled to compete April 28 in the Region 2AA Solo and Ensemble Contest at Shakopee High School. Region contest is an opportunity for students to sing individually, perform their selections in front of judges and compete against other students fro…
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The traditional wedding vow states that partners are “to have and to hold, from this day forward,” no matter the circumstances. These vows are statements of love, of devotion, but there are few people in the world that can say that their vows have lasted over 50 years.
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Some classes are not at all suited to distance learning. Hands-on classes like wood shop, for example.
Chaska-based Auburn Homes & Services has identified a confirmed, positive case of novel coronavirus COVID-19 in one of its staff members. This staff member has not worked or been on either of Auburn’s two campuses (located in Chaska and Waconia) for over 30 days, according to the company.
The COVID-19 pandemic and surrounding social-distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders has led to the cancellation of Fourth of July celebrations on both Lake Waconia and Lake Minnetonka.
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It’s back to the drawing board for Waconia High School graduation.
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Need a big cup of joe to start your morning or for a break during the day? How about trying an Elephant Joe’s?
A Watertown faces a murder charge after a traffic incident in St. Paul that left one man dead.
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The “Fishing Opener” has been a Minnesota tradition officially since 1948 and probably dates back even farther.
Five more weeks of distance learning and no spring school activities or events.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a district court judgement and ruled in favor of the city of Waconia in a long contest dock case. The opinion was filed last Monday, April 20.
One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a mobile home in Watertown on Friday, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
On April 23, Governor Tim Walz announced that for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, schools will remain closed with distance learning being how students will attend until Summer Break. Luckily, with a month already under their belt, many schools in the area know what to do to get t…
While COVID-19 has halted a considerable amount of economic activity in Waconia, development activity remains strong at least for now.
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While prom may be cancelled, that doesn’t mean that communities aren’t finding interesting ways to have some fun in the name of the event. The Post Prom Committee of Central has come up with an idea to keep students engaged and have a good time while involving the community. From a distance,…
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What does a COVID-19 post-shutdown world look like?
Waconia High School seniors have been cheated out of a big piece of their final year due to COVID-19. But the Class of 2020 does have its own T-shirt, and sales of those shirts are going back to the community.
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Masks are becoming a common item to see when going out, especially now that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has suggested that anyone going out should wear one. Recently, Gov. Tim Walz sent out a call for help from all Minnesotans, as masks are quickly becoming a hard to get item. He a…
The Waconia School District will go to local voters this fall asking for their help in getting the district out of debt.
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Mention the country of Honduras and one tends to think murder capital of the world, corrupt leadership and political unrest.
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The city of Cologne took more steps toward a major downtown infrastructure project following recent city council action this month.
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Residents at 10 senior housing complexes around Waconia will get greeting cards this week from community members thanks to a successful “Compassion Card” drive last week.
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If something good can be taken from COVID-19, it’s that sentiments of charity and helping your neighbor have been kicked into overdrive. There are many ways to help someone during the pandemic. One, though, is always helpful - donating blood. With a drive taking place at the Norwood Young Am…
Many businesses have furloughed workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s school districts.
Budgets and financial numbers also were the focus of the regular Waconia School Board meeting last Thursday evening, April 16.
The Waconia School Board revisited its statutory operating debt (SOD) recovery plan at a finance committee meeting last Thursday, April 16.
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There are new operators at Carlson’s Llovable Llamas, the popular local farm attraction. But the name won’t change.
Waconia Moravian Youth Groups and the Race Leadership Council are proud to present our Little Library and Pantry located on the corner of Second and Spruce streets, just kitty corner and a block off the city park.
Soleil Ehalt from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Waconia won the third annual Big Bang Catholic STEM Fair in the 3-5 grade category. The event was hosted virtually by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE). Soleil won a trip to tour the Vatican Observatory in Tucson, Arizona.
The Waconia City Council approved a new fire department policy and revisited a variance for a new home under construction on Old Beach Lane at its last meeting on April 6.
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Everyone is taking the best precautions they can to slow the spread of COVID-19. Some are wearing gloves, masks, and carrying hand sanitizer. However, with the demand going up and the need high in hospitals, it’s becoming a challenge for many to get these items. Even assisted living faciliti…
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Two weeks ago, we reported that senior citizens are the most vulnerable and the most isolated population during this COVID-19 pandemic.
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While being at home all day certainly has its cons, there’s one pro we can all agree on: pets. Being at home when you have animals means you can devote more time to beloved family pets or even get one you’ve had your heart set on. Of course, they need care, too, and there are a few things to…
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