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This rendition of the proposed roundabout at TH 25 and 62nd Street in Mayer is only preliminary, but it gives an idea of how the intersection could look with a roundabout.

Discussion continues on Mayer roundabout

By The Sun Patriot on March 7, 2013 at 2:36 pm

Mayer resident Greg Hoese isn’t convinced the city needs a new roundabout at TH 25 and 62nd Street at any …
 
After serving local shoppers for 67 years, Dueber’s is closing in downtown Waconia. (Patriot photo by Todd Moen)

Dueber’s bids farewell

By Todd Moen on March 7, 2013 at 2:32 pm

“If you can’t find it at Dueber’s, you don’t need it.” It’s a slogan that most Waconia citizens know by …
 
Tim Bristol of Waconia has made many humanitarian trips to Haiti. He, along with Freshwater Community Church and Waconia Schools, are part of a “Waconia Connection” that is helping to make life better in Haiti. (Submitted photo)

Waconia goes above and beyond for Haitian community

By Todd Moen on February 28, 2013 at 10:35 am

At first glance, one wouldn’t expect the Waconia area to have much in common with a far-away place like Haiti …
 
Westbound traffic across the Territorial Street bridge became backed up earlier this year. The city council will be seeking input from residents Thursday on their preferences for bridge and intersection options.

Timeline emerges for Watertown’s bridge and intersection work

By Matt Bunke on February 27, 2013 at 11:19 am

The Watertown City Council met with representative of city engineer Bolton and Menk and Carver County Engineer Lyndon Robjent last …
 
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Mayer gas station robber sentenced to more than 14 years

By Matt Bunke on February 27, 2013 at 11:14 am

The Blaine man who robbed the Mayer Oil Company gas station in December 2011 was sentenced in federal court earlier …
 
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Fire destroys house in St. Bonifacius

By Todd Moen on February 22, 2013 at 10:22 am

Area residents may have noticed a plume of dark smoke in the sky during the late afternoon of Thursday, Feb. …
 
Fr. Paul Ardolf came to Church of the Ascension in 1981 and has stayed active there until retiring at the age of 89. (Submitted photo)

End of an era at Church of the Ascension

By Paul Downer on February 21, 2013 at 4:56 pm

The beginning of 2013 has marked the end of an era at Church of the Ascension in Norwood Young America. …
 
Hazel Nahan and her father, Dave, of Waconia, race through the aisles at Mackenthun’s Fine Foods in Waconia during a two-minute shopping spree. (Submitted photo)

Prize offers lesson in generosity

By Todd Moen on February 21, 2013 at 9:22 am

Imagine winning a grocery store shopping spree. For two frantic minutes, you race around the store, filling your cart with …
 
Jim Sanborn

Address change forces Waconia councilor’s resignation

By Todd Moen on February 21, 2013 at 8:00 am

The Waconia City Council will soon have to fill an unexpected vacancy as council member Jim Sanborn has announced his …
 
Watertown Public Services Superintendent Bill Boettner and seasonal staffer Logan Pysick created this zamboni out of supplies the city already owned to better care for the ice this year at Grove Street Rink. (Photo courtesy of the City of Watertown)

Homemade zamboni has led to smooth skating in Watertown

By Matt Bunke on February 20, 2013 at 10:54 am

It might not look as impressive as the full-sized zambonis used at indoor ice arenas throughout the state, and it …
 

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