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06/15/2026

Opening day 2026 featured more than 30 vendors offering early season produce, pickles, honey, cheese, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, syrup, clothing, craft items, and more. The Waconia Farmers Market runs every Thursday, 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot at 224 West First Street through mid-October.

It was a successful first week for the Waconia Farmers Market on June 4. No rain — well, at least not until later in the evening. That followed last year’s

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

Don't let this contest get away! 🎣Click here to enter your best fishing photo:
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06/11/2026

Ben Nielsen has been selected as Ridgeview’s new President and CEO, replacing Mike Phelps who will retire on Jan. 2, 2027.

Valuing organizational stability and a deep commitment to maintaining Ridgeview’s independence and exceptional culture, the Ridgeview Medical Center Board of Directors has announced that Ben Nielsen has been selected as

06/08/2026

“Boldly Go” is the theme for this year’s parade performance season, which begins Wednesday, June 10, with a “reveal show” after the band gets back from marching band camp at St. John’s University.

The Waconia Marching Band is bolding going where it has never gone before.

06/04/2026

In local state legislative races, no primaries need to be held and all candidates will face off on the November ballot.

The filing window for state and federal offices closed on June 2, setting up contests for either an August primary or the November general election. In local state legislative races,

06/01/2026

Do you have the cutest pet? 🐾 Enter their photo at
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06/01/2026

Summer kicks off in Waconia this Thursday with the start of both the Summer Music Series and Waconia Farmers Market.

A summer of music in the streets begins Thursday, June 4 when the city of Waconia brings back its summer series with an expanded format featuring five street parties throughout

05/27/2026

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05/18/2026

Juveniles could be given a citation for violation of the bicycle statute, which is a fine of about $100, Howard said. Parents could also be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor which is a gross misdemeanor offense that could result in up to a $3,000, and/or up to one year in jail.

E-bike riders who continue to violate bicycle rules could be in for harsher penalties. That’s the message from local law enforcement and Waconia city officials following the city council meeting