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A Place to Belong
How the Waconia Breakfast Club is bringing students and the community together, one Friday morning at a time
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Meet the restaurateurs behind Bode Gray’s, Iron Tap, Green Fox Grille, and Bakery Off Main who are creating places where the community comes together.
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Raise a Glass to Whiskey
At Winchester & Rye, a family history and a passion for purposeful pairings come together
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A Sweet Way to Connect
The Donuts in Victoria Chat Series brews up coffee, conversation, and community connections
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Your Local Restaurant Roundup
From wood-fired pizza and BBQ to tacos, seafood, burgers, and more, discover some of our favorite local spots to pull up a chair
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Raise a Glass to Whiskey
At Winchester & Rye, a family history and a passion for purposeful pairings come together Article by Emily McKeever When it comes to providing a tasteful experience tailored to whiskey lovers — and those who don’t know they’re whiskey lovers yet — the owners of Winchester & Rye in Victoria have their pairings down to a science. The story of Winchester & Rye began with whiskey. And a family history steeped in it. “My great-grandparents made rye-and-corn whiskey during Prohibition, so when we...
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A Sweet Way to Connect
The Donuts in Victoria Chat Series brews up coffee, conversation, and community connections Article by Emily McKeever Connection, fun, and coffee and donuts? Where do we sign up? Paige Whalen, Communications Specialist for the City of Victoria, says what began as a simple monthly chat has become a vital way for the City and the community to build relationships and strengthen connections. Mirrored after programs like Donuts with Deputies, the Donuts in Victoria Chat Series offers residents...
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Your Local Restaurant Roundup
From wood-fired pizza and BBQ to tacos, seafood, burgers, and more, discover some of our favorite local spots to pull up a chair Article and Photography by Waconia and the Victoria area know how to bring people to the table. Whether you’re craving a wood-fired pizza, a juicy burger, spicy tacos, sushi, or a leisurely dinner with friends, there’s no shortage of delicious options close to home. Here are some local favorites! Winchester & Rye Best known for its wood-fired pizzas and whiskey...
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A Place to Belong
How the Waconia Breakfast Club is bringing students and the community together, one Friday morning at a time Article by Amanda Wagner | Photography by Alyssa Theisen On Friday mornings, before the first bell rings at Waconia High School, dozens of students are already gathering across the street at Koch Bus Service. The doors open at 7:20 am, and breakfast is served. Students fill their plates with a generous breakfast and connect with classmates and friends while an icebreaker warms the...
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