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Adventures with The Minnesota Gal
Learn why Jess Heuer, The Minnesota Gal, calls herself a Minnesota travel expert — and what you can learn from her.
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A New Spark for Waconia’s 4th of July
Sovereign Estate Winery steps in to keep Waconia’s iconic fireworks show alive with a weekend full of music, wine, and community celebration
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Music Brings Connection at Westview Acres
A partnership with MacPhail Center for Music is enriching residents’ lives through a community-based singing program
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The Sweetest New Spot on Main Street
Coney’s Candies opens this summer, blending old-fashioned charm, sweet treats, and community connection
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Adventures with The Minnesota Gal
Learn why Jess Heuer, The Minnesota Gal, calls herself a Minnesota travel expert — and what you can learn from her. Article by Emily McKeever If you think you’re Minnesota’s biggest fan, think again. Jess Heuer, known to her followers as The Minnesota Gal, loves to travel, has a huge heart for local businesses, and hasn’t been on an airplane in a decade — she’s been busy showing off everything Minnesota has to offer instead, so you do the math. She’s a local travel influencer whose energy and...
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A New Spark for Waconia’s 4th of July
Sovereign Estate Winery steps in to keep Waconia’s iconic fireworks show alive with a weekend full of music, wine, and community celebration Article by Lauren Beaubaire This Independence Day, the pyrotechnic torch is being passed. Sovereign Estate Winery is stepping up to take charge of one of Waconia’s favorite summer traditions: the 4th of July fireworks. “The Fourth of July is personally my favorite holiday,” says Isaac Savaryn, owner and VP of Vineyard Operations at Sovereign Estate...
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Music Brings Connection at Westview Acres
A partnership with MacPhail Center for Music is enriching residents’ lives through a community-based singing program Article by Emily McKeever When you or a loved one moves into Westview Acres at Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, you’ll have everything needed to maintain a healthy, active, and fulfilling lifestyle. From senior living through rehabilitation therapy to long-term care, their community supports residents through every level of care. But there’s more to care than nutritious meals...
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The Sweetest New Spot on Main Street
Coney’s Candies opens this summer, blending old-fashioned charm, sweet treats, and community connection Article by Lauren Beaubaire Sweet dreams are Crystal Jensen’s specialty. Owner of Candie Clouds, which serves up gourmet cotton candy confections, Crystal’s new venture is just as irresistible. Welcome to Coney’s Candies. “Coney’s Candies came about when I was in search of a commercial kitchen to expand Candie Clouds,” explains Crystal. “I had the opportunity to purchase the building at...
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