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Bringing Thanksgiving Home with Local Touches
Support local businesses while setting a table your guests will love
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From Groceries to Growth
How the Prosper Program at Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connection Center is helping the community learn, grow, and thrive
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Hockey Season Heats Up
The Waconia boys’ and girls’ hockey teams are ready to hit the ice and chase success this year
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Bonfire and Barrel
A warm new chapter at Schram Vineyards as they unveil their latest expansion
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Bringing Thanksgiving Home with Local Touches
Support local businesses while setting a table your guests will love Article by Emily McKeever It’s that time of year again when your spirit of thankfulness coincides with craving your father-in-law’s stuffing. Among the blessings on your gratitude list–family, friends, health, and so much more–you can also add a community full of small businesses that make creating a memorable Thanksgiving gathering delicious and beautiful. The best part? You don’t even need to leave town. Appetizers ...
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From Groceries to Growth
How the Prosper Program at Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connection Center is helping the community learn, grow, and thrive Article by Emily McKeever Nestled in the heart of two great communities, Waconia and Watertown, you’ll find Gather and Grow Food Shelf and Connection Center. Whether you’re a volunteer, contributor, supporter, or client, we’ve all been touched in some way by the way this organization fills plates and sparks inspiration. The Prosper Program, a holistic approach to...
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Hockey Season Heats Up
The Waconia boys’ and girls’ hockey teams are ready to hit the ice and chase success this year Article by Emily McKeever You know old man winter is on his way when the smooth “shhhhhhh” of blades and sharp “crack” of sticks can be heard from the Waconia Ice Arena. This season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the boys’ and girls' hockey teams as they lace up and skate into action. Boys varsity team captain, senior, Devon Stifter, says that this year’s team is strong in skill and...
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Bonfire and Barrel
A warm new chapter at Schram Vineyards as they unveil their latest expansion Article by Lutie Ronglien | Photography by Maria Claire Media Since opening its doors in 2013, Schram Vineyards has become a cherished destination in the Waconia area, offering award-winning wines and stunning views in a rustic-chic setting. Over the years, the original building has served as a jack-of-all-trades: tasting room, kitchen, production facility, and event space. But as the vineyard’s popularity soared, so...
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