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- CART passengers see fare increase
When one lacks a means of transportation, going to the store, visiting a friend or even making it to work can be a challenging task.
- Teachers Climb Andes Mt., Hope To 'Reach' Students
In the classroom, Brian Honkomp and Christian Gilbert are eighth grade science and geography teachers.
- History of streetcars topic of Jan. 17 presentation
Submitted by Pat Minelli on January 2, 2009 - 4:04pm. >> Read similar stories filed under: The Minnesota River Valley History Roundtable will explore the history of streetcars in Minnesota on Saturday, Jan.A 17 ...
- Bodahl leaves with few regrets
Larry Bodahl didn't expect to leave this way, bought out at a tense end-of-year meeting after 15 years as Newport's city administrator.
- SUPERINTENDENTa S Report District 110 Schools
Domino effect of state's economy I know that many of you have been following the information from the state of Minnesota regarding the budget shortfall.
- St. Lucia celebration
A warm glow of light flowed out of Faith Lutheran Church's fellowship hall in Waconia on Saturday, Dec.
- Carver County News
A pair of Clearwater Middle School teachers from Waconia will spend their Christmas break climbing the tallest mountain in the western hemisphere.
- Reaching the peak
Christian Gilbert and Brian Honkomp celebrate at the summit of 14,411 foot Mt. Rainier in 2007.
- History of streetcars
Start: 01/17/2009 - 1:00pm End: 01/17/2009 - 2:00pm Timezone: Etc/GMT-6 The Minnesota River Valley History Roundtable will explore the history of streetcars in Minnesota at 1 p.m. Saturday, ...
- Mt. Climb Coordinates
Argentina-Christian Gilbert and Brian Honkomp, teachers at Clearwater Middle School in Waconia, have started their journey up Mt Aconcagua in Argentina.
- Carver County News
A pair of Clearwater Middle School teachers from Waconia will spend their Christmas break climbing the tallest mountain in the western hemisphere.
- Benefit planned for Worm family
John Worm had a kidney transplant last summer. A benefit is planned for Jan. 18 to help cover the cost of his surgery and medication.
- WACONIA -Ridgeview serves as backup to county 911 system
Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia served as the backup to Carver County's emergency 911 system during a test of the system in December.
- Corner lots get a break with new assessment amendment
If you are a corner lot resident living on Lake Street in Waconia, you were probably giving thanks a few days early last Monday, due to a city council move to reduce your tax assessment burden.
- Tax hearing draws few
The city may eliminate three Thursday concerts from the Music in the Park lineup in 2009, as a way of saving money.
- Carver County News
A continued hearing to approve assessments on individual property owners living on Lake Street was held during a special Waconia City Council meeting on Monday, Nov.
- Spring Park council names interim administrator
Spring Park's interim city administrator James Brimeyer, right, listens on while fire inspection officials Dean Mau, left, addresses the city council during a meeting Nov.
- WACONIA - Council modifies, adopts Lake Street project
A continued hearing to approve assessments on individual property owners living on Lake Street was held during a special Waconia City Council meeting on Monday, Nov.
- Waconia administrator gets formal contract, 8 years later
Waconia City Administrator Susan Arntz may be a public sector oddity when it comes to her work arrangement with the City of Waconia, at least prior to Nov.
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City DescriptionWaconia is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,814 at the 2000 census. Located about 25 miles west of Minneapolis, Waconia has seen a surge in suburban development recently.
The Carver County Fair is held in Waconia every year.
It is also the birth place of the well known guitarist of the 21 century Conall Hardesty
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,814 people, 2,568 households, and 1,848 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,432.0 people per square mile (939.6/km²). There were 2,646 housing units at an average density of 944.4/sq mi (364.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, 0.34% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.
There were 2,568 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of ... Read MoreCity Contained By:
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