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Hilgers bids Waconia farewell

By Todd Moen on May 16, 2013 at 3:35 pm

Sensing the time was right to embark on a new adventure, John Hilgers, who has served the city of Waconia …
 
Four long-time employees of Waconia Public Schools are retiring at the end of the school year. The four, who were honored during the Waconia School Board meeting on May 13, are, from left: Marlene Wagner, Roxy Hilfers, Monica Vierling-Hall, and Lois Jones. (Patriot photo by Todd Moen)

Waconia Schools honors retiring staff members

By Todd Moen on May 16, 2013 at 3:33 pm

With 86 years of experience between them, the quartet of Roxy Hilfers, Lois Jones, Monica Vierling-Hall and Marlene Wagner will …
 
Summer Jensen, co-owner of The Stash, left, and Soomer Eveslage, owner of Salon Trende, will donate their time to give three lucky winners head-to-toe makeovers. Their work will be revealed at Relaypalooza, an inaugural event to benefit Relay For Life of Waconia to be held on May 18 from 1-5 p.m. at Waconia High School.

Relaypalooza to benefit Relay for Life

By The Sun Patriot on May 16, 2013 at 3:17 pm

D.J. Teeselink literally dreams about Relay For Life. Last fall she recalls waking up in the middle of the night …
 
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St. Boni considers storage building project on Hwy 7

By The Sun Patriot on May 16, 2013 at 3:14 pm

The St. Boni City Council isn’t ready to grant a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Tom Miller to build self …
 
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Ortman, colleagues defeat transportation tax increases

By The Sun Patriot on May 16, 2013 at 3:06 pm

Minnesota State Senator Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen), along with her colleagues on the Senate Tax Committee, were able to effectively stop …
 
As shown by this photo from the 2011 ceremony, graduation always draws a large crowd at Waconia High School. (Patriot file photo by Todd Moen)

Going to WHS graduation? Tickets, please

By Todd Moen on May 13, 2013 at 8:00 am

Folks attending this year’s graduation ceremony at Waconia High School are going to need something they’ve never needed before — …
 
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Parks & Rec guide available; adult broomball league forming

By The Sun Patriot on May 8, 2013 at 4:40 pm

Looking to fill up your family’s summer calendar? The Waconia Parks and Recreation program guide is available now online. Swimming …
 
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CCSO working with Crime Stoppers

By The Sun Patriot on May 8, 2013 at 4:36 pm

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is making it easier to attract information about crimes and let the source remain anonymous. …
 
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Trinity, Waconia mourns loss of former principal

By The Sun Patriot on May 8, 2013 at 4:33 pm

As many may know, Trinity Lutheran Church & School has a 148 year history of providing quality Christian education and …
 
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BWSR celebrates 58th Soil and Water Stewardship Week

By The Sun Patriot on May 8, 2013 at 4:20 pm

It is no secret that natural resources are a big part of what makes living in Minnesota special. Throughout the …
 

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