Holiday pop-up bar season: Jingle Bar at Lola's Lakehouse
It's that time of year, and holiday pop-up bars are getting into the seasonal spirit. FOX 9's Shayne Wells visited Lola's Lakehouse in Waconia to see how they are decking the halls with boughs of holly.
It's that time of year, and holiday pop-up bars are getting into the seasonal spirit. FOX 9's Shayne Wells visited Lola's Lakehouse in Waconia to see how they are decking the halls with boughs of holly.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords pushes for action on gun laws in Minnesota
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, was part of a panel in Waconia, featuring Gov. Tim Walz, discussing ways to tackle gun violence.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, was part of a panel in Waconia, featuring Gov. Tim Walz, discussing ways to tackle gun violence.
MN weather: Cleanup underway after Saturday night storms
Severe storms spawned reports of up to six tornadoes in Carver and Scott counties after midnight, which uprooted trees and tore down branches in the Waconia area.
Severe storms spawned reports of up to six tornadoes in Carver and Scott counties after midnight, which uprooted trees and tore down branches in the Waconia area.
Observed tornado in Waconia: 12:19 a.m. update
An observed tornado over the city of Waconia is moving east at 30-35 mph. A second tornado was also reported in the area.
An observed tornado over the city of Waconia is moving east at 30-35 mph. A second tornado was also reported in the area.
FOX 9's Ian Leonard does Polar Plunge in Waconia
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard braved the cold Saturday as he did the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics in Waconia.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard braved the cold Saturday as he did the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics in Waconia.
Minnesota snowmobilers hoping for more snow soon, for second year in a row
There are hundreds of thousands of snowmobiles in the greater Twin Cities metro area, but so far this winter, there has not been enough snow to ride them around the cities.
There are hundreds of thousands of snowmobiles in the greater Twin Cities metro area, but so far this winter, there has not been enough snow to ride them around the cities.
Top Teacher: Waconia 2nd grade teacher Margo Skjefte
FOX 9 recognized a Waconia educator as a "Top Teacher" on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The generosity of a young trick-or-treater in Waconia, Minnesota, didn't go unnoticed thanks to a woman's door camera.