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Hometown Highlights
A Look at Waconia’s Team, Town, and Time-Honored Homecoming Article by Emily McKeever | Photography by Trevor Jager If you’ve ever attended a football game in Waconia, you know it’s sort of a thing around here. With pom poms in hand and game day outfits on full display, if hometown pride had a look, it would be the Wildcats huddled under the electric stadium lights as the packed crowd roars from the bleachers. And if you really want to see the community come alive, walk through the gates on...
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Rah rah rah! Celebrate Homecoming with Nice Shirt Co.’s Wildcat wear Article by Emily McKeever As the community lines the streets and fills the stands the week of September 22nd for Homecoming festivities, the sea of purple and gold will be nothing short of electric. Before you catch that parade candy and witness a Wildcats win, you’ll need some spirit wear, because showing up in anything less is such a rookie move. If you want quality and charm, not to mention oh-so-soft materials, then lace...
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Homecoming at Crown College
Celebrating school spirit, community, and a day full of unforgettable moments Article by Emily McKeever | Photography by Crown College, ©2024 As leaves fall and the pumpkin-spiced lattes flow, schools across the country kick off festivities that honor a tradition more than 100 years old – Homecoming. Crown College hosts a vibrant day filled with spirited traditions and playful activities that radiate Polar pride and display the heart of its lifelong authentic community. We spoke with Dr...
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Fringe, Florals, and Furs
What you can expect to see in fashion this fall Article by Alison Lee We’ve gone straight to the fashionable source to see this season’s styles and learn which looks have made their way from runway to retail. Eleece Pink, owner of The Stash of Waconia, has loved fashion since she was a little girl. And now that she can curate the inventory in her own boutique, she’s passing along her expertise and love of fashion to help women of all ages walk out with something they love. She shares with us...
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