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.
2021 FOX 9 Town Ball Tour kicks off at Lion's Field in Waconia
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is officially back this summer with a full schedule of games. First up is Waconia, where the Lakers will take on the St. Boni Saints.
After pandemic prevents trip, Waconia, Minn. boy uses Make-A-Wish funds to fix up playground
A Waconia boy is following in the footsteps of another child from his city, and using his Make-a-Wish opportunity to help fix up a playground for kids with disabilities.
Minnesota restaurant launches snowmobile delivery to ice houses
Thanks to some pandemic creativity, a restaurant in Waconia, Minnesota is now trying something uniquely Minnesotan: delivering food and beer via snowmobile across frozen Lake Waconia.
8-year-old Waconia girl starts mask lanyard business
If you tend to forget your mask or even lose it, a young Waconia, Minnesota girl has come up with a creative solution.
Waconia HS teacher teams up with cabinetry business to bring wood shop home during distance learning
Amid the school closures due to COVID-19, a teacher in Waconia is teaming up with an area business to help give his students a hands-on learning experience.
FOX 9's Ian Leonard reports weather outside Waconia senior living community
Many people are feeling isolated at home amid the pandemic and FOX 9's Ian Leonard is working to raise people's spirits.
Christmas miracle: Waconia boy beats the odds, walks again after ruptured brain aneurysm
9-year-old Trevor Munt is walking again in what can only be described as a Christmas miracle.
Investigation at Waconia High School for potential school threat, 16-year-old arrested
A 16-year-old boy was arrested at Waconia High School in Waconia, Minnesota for terroristic threats and disorderly conduct after threats were made on social media, according to the Carver County Sheriff's Office.
Allegation of Waconia HS coach giving athlete medication under investigation
The Carver County Sheriff's Office has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that coaches or staff at Waconia High School may have given prescription medication to a high-ranked wrestler.