After a virtual graduation ceremony in 2020, current plans call for in indoor ceremony for 2021 graduating seniors on Sunday, May 30, 1 p.m., …
Hard to believe, but after more than a year in pandemic lockdown there are finally events on the local calendar. As the month turned to May, t…
The large infrastructure project planned for Waconia’s downtown in 2022-2023 will pushed back a year to 2023-2024.
The city of Waconia has been mulling replacement of its fire station since 2018. Now it will enlist an architectural firm to help identify and…
Shane Fineran is the new Waconia city administrator, returning to the community where he served as assistant city administrator from 2009-2014.
A free food distribution event held this month on the heels of Minnesota FoodShare month welcomed 223 families and served 769 individuals.
Paul Sparby will replace Mark Fredericksen as Waconia High School principal at the end of the school year. The selection was approved by the D…
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Design of the new waterfront park services building planned for Lake Waconia Regional Park is well underway, targeting beginning of constructi…
While great weather is here, spring is known for its rain. Luckily, your local library is here to help with plenty of activities you can do at…
There should be plenty of outdoor dining options in Waconia again this summer.
Waconia students will be able to gather for prom this year, but only seniors -- and not on the dance floor.
Do you want to know what Main Street looked like in Waconia’s early days?
Did you know there are two television news reporters living in Waconia?
Carmen Gesinger will be leaving her position at the Waconia Chamber of Commerce after nearly 13 years to accept a position outside the chamber.
Waconia couple Jessica and Peter Hess never expected to be dancing on stage in front of people, but they will be on Sunday, April 11. In fact,…
Congratulations to Waconia High School Juniors, Kaethe Ludford and Mason Machtemes on being chosen as the 2021 WHS Minnesota State High School…
About a year ago, we carried a story about how local churches were preparing for Easter, with the coronavirus on the doorstep and gathering re…
The city of Waconia has been seeking a replacement for Susan Arntz who resigned in the fall of 2020 to take a position as city manager for the…
Do you want to chill with a tasty treat?
After 33 years with School District 110, Waconia High School Principal Mark Fredericksen will be retiring at the end of the school year. Frede…
As reported recently, March is Minnesota FoodShare month – an annual campaign that brings together community organizations, businesses and ind…
The first annual Waconia area interfaith blood drive held last week was a great success, according to organizers, and plans are to try to brin…
Here’s comes Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail.
All Waconia Public School students were able to go back to in-person classes this week for the first time in months.
March is Minnesota FoodShare month.
Your zip code should not determine your educational opportunities.
Folks who remember Maddie Hickey from her years in Waconia might get a giggle out of a new book written about her life. Her oldest son and aut…
The garden center at County Road 10 near Klein Drive could have a new owner following city council action Tuesday, Feb. 16.
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