Top Teacher: Waconia 2nd grade teacher Margo Skjefte
FOX 9 recognized a Waconia educator as a "Top Teacher" on Wednesday.
Top Teacher Award: Margo Skjefte of Waconia
Second-grade teacher Margo Skjefte of Waconia wins the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award.
Waconia passes ordinance changes requiring leashes for cats
Cats in Waconia can no longer roam free after the city passed an ordinance on Monday requiring cats to abide by some of the same provisions as dogs.
Waconia considers leash law for cats
Waconia officials are considering a citywide ordinance that would require cat owners to keep them on leashes – similar to restrictions on dogs.
Waconia family says bank closed account, sent money to the state without notifying them
A 13-year-old Waconia girl says she is disappointed and upset after a bank closed her savings account and sent the hundreds of dollars in it to the state of Minnesota.
Bank closed teen's savings account without warning
A 13-year-old Waconia girl says she is disappointed and upset after a bank closed her savings account and sent the hundreds of dollars in it to the state of Minnesota.
Waconia business crafts cotton candy cakes
Cotton candy is one of the most popular treats found at fairs, carnivals and sporting events. You don't have to wait until summer to get a fresh batch of the sweet treat. An entrepreneur in Waconia turned an idea from her daughter's birthday party into a booming business. Crystal Jensen launched Candie Clouds a few years back. She spins sugar into fun creations including cotton candy cakes.
Family of 4 rescued from Waconia fire
A family of four was rescued from a house fire in Waconia overnight.
Made in Minnesota: How Rollerblade founder turned inline skates into wheels of fortune
He wanted a way to practice hockey during the summer. But, at the age of 19, St. Louis Park native Scott Olson ended up reinventing skating with Rollerblades.
Restaurant and modern-day speakeasy open in former VFW in Waconia
The old VFW in Waconia has gone through a major renovation and while there are odes to the past, it’s unrecognizable. The building now houses an Italian restaurant, Bode Gray’s, that specializes in artisan pizza. In the basement, a speakeasy called The Brass Hat that has an unmarked back-alley entrance. Bode Gray’s is located at 125 W 1st St. in Waconia. It’s open Tuesday through Sunday. The Brass Hat is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Waconia adult day services program closes its doors
Encore served thousands of clients over the years; providing a social arena for otherwise isolated seniors. But Encore was one of a dying breed of its type of day-time senior-focused facility, and now it’s the latest local way of life impacted by the pandemic.
Waconia adult day services program closes its doors
After 45 years of caring for Carver County seniors, veterans, and clients with a range of medical conditions, as of Sunday, April 2, Waconia’s Encore adult day services program is now a thing of the past.
Attempted McDonald’s robbery nets ghost gun recovery in Carver County: police
An attempted robbery of a McDonald’s in Waconia led police to recovering a ghost gun.
A young trick-or-treater refills house's empty bowl with her own candy: video
The generosity of a young trick-or-treater in Waconia, Minnesota, didn't go unnoticed thanks to a woman's door camera.
90-year-old Waconia farm store owner shares tips for harvest season: Garden Guy
A local farmer has been gardening and selling her produce in Waconia for decades, and she's offering tips on what to do with all your veggies this harvest season.
90-year-old The Lady Farmer shares her secrets
Donna Frantz, also known as the Lady Farmer, is 90 years old and has a farm and shop in Waconia. Garden Guy Dale K stopped by her farm to learn about what she does and get tips for home gardening and canning.
16-year-old boy killed in Carver County crash
A 16-year-old boy was killed and another injured Saturday morning after crashing into construction equipment on the side of the road in Carver County.
Waconia man killed in motorcycle wreck over weekend
A motorcyclist from Waconia was killed in a crash over the weekend, the Carver County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday.
Sobieski wins Town Ball championship game in front of record crowd
After three weeks and 65 games, the 98th annual Amateur State Baseball Tournament has come to a close.
ALS fundraiser held in Waconia on Lou Gehrig Day across baseball
Just a few miles from the Town Ball Tour and on the same day as Major League Baseball honored Lou Gehrig, some Waconia residents helped raise money for a local family affected by ALS.