On Dec. 8, the Watertown City Council met virtually to discuss a few items before the upcoming holidays. Among those was the 2021 levy and bud…
Continuing the theme of budgets in December, Norwood Young America held their own Truth in Taxation meeting on December 14 this year to finali…
The Cologne City Council adopted a 2021 budget and tax levy of just over $1.5 million at its final meeting of the current year last Monday, Dec. 21.
On Dec. 21, the Watertown-Mayer School Board met for their final meeting of the year to discuss several items. Among these was an update from …
With COVID-19 cases plateauing and vaccines on the way, things are looking brighter around Carver County. As cases continue to change, a new l…
It will be back to school next Tuesday for Waconia public school students for a second time this 2020-2021 academic year – at least for younge…
It’s a changing of the guard at Waconia City Hall.
The Waconia City Council approved a 2021 operating budget and tax levy of just under $5.9 million at its final meeting of the current year las…
One might expect to hear airplane noise living close to an airport, but not out in rural Carver County. But that’s been the case for some time…
Just in time for winter, the gyms are allowed to reopen once again. Their first day reopened, Dec. 19, of course had a few new rules and chall…
There’s no denying that the pandemic has put a burden on everyone. From not being able to go out to our favorite spots to shutting the doors o…
The Mayer City Council met virtually on Dec. 14 to discuss their upcoming levy. The finalization of the 2021 levy has been a long time coming,…
Three local scouts completed Eagle Scout projects in recent months that are benefitting Waconia schools.
The Waconia School Board certified the school district’s 2021 tax levy and reviewed its financial picture at its final meeting of 2020 last Mo…
Carver County’s Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to seek community input, starting in January 2021, for the development of Lake…
Ridgeview recently announced the opening of the Norman and Ann Hoffman Emergency Center.
Carver County recently partnered with Ridgeview Medical Clinic to purchase a semi-trailer outfitted as a mobile clinic and emergency response …
Carver County Public Health announced it plans to administer its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to law enforcement and fire depar…
Many of us are still stuck inside waiting on the vaccine, so what better way to pass the time than with a good book? To help you engage even m…
While a “White Christmas” may have been on many folks’ holiday wish list, the winter storm that barreled into Minnesota on Wednesday was a les…
by megan glenn
The holidays are here, and part of the holidays is generosity. Every year, the third grades of Watertown-Mayer Elementary School exhibit that …
You might have seen this image in a magazine, on a greeting card, a towel, a doormat, an ornament, any number of other items, or a Hallmark Ch…
On Nov. 23, the Watertown-Mayer School Board met via video call to discuss a few ongoing items. The biggest item on the agenda was the bond re…
As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands in Minnesota per day, it’s more important than ever to try and mitigate its spread. Part of the orde…
Second Harvest Heartland reports that 1 in 8 Minnesotans is affected by hunger and an additional 275,000 Minnesotans don’t know where their ne…
Every year, students around the state participate in the Patriot Pen Essay Contest. This contest is sponsored by the VFW, with multiple stages…
A new neighbor moved into the house next door to Southview Elementary at the beginning of the school year.
On Nov. 23, the Mayer City Council met via video to discuss several community items. Among these were a public hearing regarding Mayer Luthera…
The Carver County chapter of Pheasants Forever is dedicating a tract of land just east of Tiger Lake near Norwood Young America in honor of lo…
Cologne Academy announced its learning model change to distance learning for the middle school students, grades 6 thru 8. The last day of in-p…
The holidays are here, and with them comes holiday décor. To help with your décor goals, whether you’re prepping for Instagram or just creatin…
More than 300 more new homes could be built in Waconia in two developments approved Monday, Nov. 16, by the city council.
Thanksgiving weekend typically marks the start to the holiday shopping season. And this season, shoppers might want to consider the “gift of t…
A dock case involving the city of Waconia that has been contested for three years has reached the Minnesota Supreme Court. The state high cour…
These pages have carried a few stories in recent months about the Waconia School District’s fresh, made-from-scratch approach to school lunche…
Carver County has crossed the 4K threshold in number of positive COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of…
Most young people like macaroni and cheese, and that’s great, says Lynn Honnold, but meals like that don’t have to come out of a box.
The search for a new Waconia city administrator has officially begun. Recently, the city council agreed to hire the firm GovHR to conduct a se…
A favorite fixture in Cologne has reopened after a sudden move last month. Inn Town Wine and Spirits, which has been around for over a decade,…
A gesture to help a hog farmer friend has ended up in a whole new business for a Waconia couple.
Due to the inability to maintain acceptable staffing levels, increases in local COVID-19 cases, and having multiple classrooms in quarantine, …
Winter is upon us, and with winter comes a new set of birds. For a local author, these birds are more than just a symbol of the times. In her …
While it seems like the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic are about to get darker with the end of Daylight Savings Time, there is somethin…
Well, they tried.
City staff will re-draft a proposed special vehicle ordinance before the Waconia City Council determines whether it will approve the provision.
Central Schools will be returning to distance learning after meeting with the COVID-19 Regional Support Team assigned to the district. Due to …
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released its first local government Coronavirus Relief Fund spending report for the period ending S…
Transportation is one of the biggest advantages anyone can have, and getting it when unable to drive is a big plus. Recognizing the need for a…
Carver County received $2.5 million from the most recent State bonding bill to use towards a waterfront pavilion and other support services in…
The Cologne City Council adopted a 2021 budget and tax levy of just over $1.5 million at its final meeting of the current year last Monday, Dec. 21.
On Dec. 21, the Watertown-Mayer School Board met for their final meeting of the year to discuss several items. Among these was an update from …
With COVID-19 cases plateauing and vaccines on the way, things are looking brighter around Carver County. As cases continue to change, a new l…
It will be back to school next Tuesday for Waconia public school students for a second time this 2020-2021 academic year – at least for younge…
It’s a changing of the guard at Waconia City Hall.
The Waconia City Council approved a 2021 operating budget and tax levy of just under $5.9 million at its final meeting of the current year las…
One might expect to hear airplane noise living close to an airport, but not out in rural Carver County. But that’s been the case for some time…
Just in time for winter, the gyms are allowed to reopen once again. Their first day reopened, Dec. 19, of course had a few new rules and chall…
There’s no denying that the pandemic has put a burden on everyone. From not being able to go out to our favorite spots to shutting the doors o…
The Mayer City Council met virtually on Dec. 14 to discuss their upcoming levy. The finalization of the 2021 levy has been a long time coming,…
Three local scouts completed Eagle Scout projects in recent months that are benefitting Waconia schools.
The Waconia School Board certified the school district’s 2021 tax levy and reviewed its financial picture at its final meeting of 2020 last Mo…
Carver County’s Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to seek community input, starting in January 2021, for the development of Lake…
Ridgeview recently announced the opening of the Norman and Ann Hoffman Emergency Center.
Carver County recently partnered with Ridgeview Medical Clinic to purchase a semi-trailer outfitted as a mobile clinic and emergency response …
Carver County Public Health announced it plans to administer its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to law enforcement and fire depar…
Many of us are still stuck inside waiting on the vaccine, so what better way to pass the time than with a good book? To help you engage even m…
While a “White Christmas” may have been on many folks’ holiday wish list, the winter storm that barreled into Minnesota on Wednesday was a les…
by megan glenn
The holidays are here, and part of the holidays is generosity. Every year, the third grades of Watertown-Mayer Elementary School exhibit that …
You might have seen this image in a magazine, on a greeting card, a towel, a doormat, an ornament, any number of other items, or a Hallmark Ch…
On Nov. 23, the Watertown-Mayer School Board met via video call to discuss a few ongoing items. The biggest item on the agenda was the bond re…
As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands in Minnesota per day, it’s more important than ever to try and mitigate its spread. Part of the orde…
Second Harvest Heartland reports that 1 in 8 Minnesotans is affected by hunger and an additional 275,000 Minnesotans don’t know where their ne…
Every year, students around the state participate in the Patriot Pen Essay Contest. This contest is sponsored by the VFW, with multiple stages…
A new neighbor moved into the house next door to Southview Elementary at the beginning of the school year.
On Nov. 23, the Mayer City Council met via video to discuss several community items. Among these were a public hearing regarding Mayer Luthera…
The Carver County chapter of Pheasants Forever is dedicating a tract of land just east of Tiger Lake near Norwood Young America in honor of lo…
Cologne Academy announced its learning model change to distance learning for the middle school students, grades 6 thru 8. The last day of in-p…
The holidays are here, and with them comes holiday décor. To help with your décor goals, whether you’re prepping for Instagram or just creatin…
More than 300 more new homes could be built in Waconia in two developments approved Monday, Nov. 16, by the city council.
Thanksgiving weekend typically marks the start to the holiday shopping season. And this season, shoppers might want to consider the “gift of t…
A dock case involving the city of Waconia that has been contested for three years has reached the Minnesota Supreme Court. The state high cour…
These pages have carried a few stories in recent months about the Waconia School District’s fresh, made-from-scratch approach to school lunche…
Carver County has crossed the 4K threshold in number of positive COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of…
Most young people like macaroni and cheese, and that’s great, says Lynn Honnold, but meals like that don’t have to come out of a box.
The search for a new Waconia city administrator has officially begun. Recently, the city council agreed to hire the firm GovHR to conduct a se…
A favorite fixture in Cologne has reopened after a sudden move last month. Inn Town Wine and Spirits, which has been around for over a decade,…
A gesture to help a hog farmer friend has ended up in a whole new business for a Waconia couple.
Due to the inability to maintain acceptable staffing levels, increases in local COVID-19 cases, and having multiple classrooms in quarantine, …
Winter is upon us, and with winter comes a new set of birds. For a local author, these birds are more than just a symbol of the times. In her …
While it seems like the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic are about to get darker with the end of Daylight Savings Time, there is somethin…
Well, they tried.
City staff will re-draft a proposed special vehicle ordinance before the Waconia City Council determines whether it will approve the provision.
Central Schools will be returning to distance learning after meeting with the COVID-19 Regional Support Team assigned to the district. Due to …
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released its first local government Coronavirus Relief Fund spending report for the period ending S…
Transportation is one of the biggest advantages anyone can have, and getting it when unable to drive is a big plus. Recognizing the need for a…
Carver County received $2.5 million from the most recent State bonding bill to use towards a waterfront pavilion and other support services in…
A little bit of history is coming back to Norwood Young America with the donation of the old band shell that once stood in Legion Park. The bu…
If you think you had lots of leaves to clear this fall consider Rob Hakel. The St. Bonifacius resident has been working to keep 30 miles of Da…
The Waconia City Council approved a 2021 operating budget and tax levy of just under $5.9 million at its final meeting of the current year las…
One might expect to hear airplane noise living close to an airport, but not out in rural Carver County. But that’s been the case for some time…
Just in time for winter, the gyms are allowed to reopen once again. Their first day reopened, Dec. 19, of course had a few new rules and chall…
There’s no denying that the pandemic has put a burden on everyone. From not being able to go out to our favorite spots to shutting the doors o…
The Mayer City Council met virtually on Dec. 14 to discuss their upcoming levy. The finalization of the 2021 levy has been a long time coming,…
Three local scouts completed Eagle Scout projects in recent months that are benefitting Waconia schools.
The Waconia School Board certified the school district’s 2021 tax levy and reviewed its financial picture at its final meeting of 2020 last Mo…
Carver County’s Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to seek community input, starting in January 2021, for the development of Lake…
Ridgeview recently announced the opening of the Norman and Ann Hoffman Emergency Center.
Carver County recently partnered with Ridgeview Medical Clinic to purchase a semi-trailer outfitted as a mobile clinic and emergency response …
Carver County Public Health announced it plans to administer its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to law enforcement and fire depar…
Many of us are still stuck inside waiting on the vaccine, so what better way to pass the time than with a good book? To help you engage even m…
While a “White Christmas” may have been on many folks’ holiday wish list, the winter storm that barreled into Minnesota on Wednesday was a les…
by megan glenn
The holidays are here, and part of the holidays is generosity. Every year, the third grades of Watertown-Mayer Elementary School exhibit that …
You might have seen this image in a magazine, on a greeting card, a towel, a doormat, an ornament, any number of other items, or a Hallmark Ch…
On Nov. 23, the Watertown-Mayer School Board met via video call to discuss a few ongoing items. The biggest item on the agenda was the bond re…
As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands in Minnesota per day, it’s more important than ever to try and mitigate its spread. Part of the orde…
Second Harvest Heartland reports that 1 in 8 Minnesotans is affected by hunger and an additional 275,000 Minnesotans don’t know where their ne…
Every year, students around the state participate in the Patriot Pen Essay Contest. This contest is sponsored by the VFW, with multiple stages…
A new neighbor moved into the house next door to Southview Elementary at the beginning of the school year.
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