Carver County News

08/24/2026

The railroad used to run north of Waconia through many surrounding towns. That is now the Dakota Regional Trail used only for recreation. But at this year's Carver County Fair, there was a new railroad running through the Carver County Fairgrounds. It is called the Minnesota G Scale Railway, a model railroad that proved to be a popular attraction among fair goers.

The railroad used to run north of Waconia through many surrounding towns. That is now the Dakota Regional Trail used only for recreation. But at this year's Carver County Fair,

08/22/2026

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08/20/2026

Seven-year-old Evercyn Dawson of Chaska has been crowned National American Miss Minnesota Princess, earning herself a $128,000 Scholarship to Middleton University and the opportunity to represent Minnesota while sharing her message of kindness, confidence, and believing in yourself.

Seven-year-old Evercyn Dawson of Chaska has been crowned National American Miss Minnesota Princess, earning herself a $128,000 Scholarship to Middleton University and the opportunity to represent Minnesota while sharing her

08/18/2026

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08/17/2026

New owners Kelly and Aaron Vanderwall say they have a fondness for good beers and the atmosphere of brew pubs. A few of their favorites are Dangerous Man, Back Channel Brewing, La Cervecería Brewery, a Mexican brewpub in Minneapolis — and Waconia Brewing Company (WBC).

Many favorite local beers and a favorite taphouse gathering spot will return when Waconia Brewing Company reopens later this summer.

08/12/2026

Jessica Heger and Patrick Barry will move forward to the November general election ballot, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's office.

08/10/2026

The 2026 primary election is slated for Aug. 11, and voters across Carver County will select the candidates for county sheriff that will face off in November’s General Election.

The 2026 primary election is slated for Aug. 11, and voters across Carver County select the candidates for county sheriff that will face off in November’s General Election.

08/06/2026

The Carver County Fair rolls back into Waconia Aug. 12-16.

The great thing about the Carver County Fair, which comes to Waconia this year Aug. 12-16 is there are any number of ways to be involved.