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“Several people have inquired about the possibility of this building being haunted, as well as reported seeing a man standing in the main bank vault at times”

Thom Flug of The Threshold Arts Center on Commerce Boulevard said last week that he would be retaining the services of a pair of real-life ghostbusters to determine whether or not the the 100-year-old former ... via The Waconia Patriot

All are welcome at the 6th annual Fall Festival at Zion Lutheran School in Mayer. via The Waconia Patriot

First the long, hot summer suppressed pumpkin production. Now the cool, wet fall is hurting sales. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

“It's just discouraging to wake up and see the rain in the forecast every single day”

Call it Laura Dimler's autumn of angst. The feeling that sets in when you've hoed a pumpkin patch all summer, decorated for fall, and then the unexpected arrives. via KARE 11 TV

“This provides a greater level of security for the students.”

As Cate Kraemer looks around the new Watertown-Mayer Elementary School it is with a look of pride and excitement. via The Waconia Patriot

Watertown Mayor KJ McDonald shows Dave Mandt, city administrator, one of the newly displayed pictures in the hallways of Watertown City Hall. via The Waconia Patriot

Michael Kratochwill of Maple Grove is the first to admit that on a sunny Saturday afternoon, when the high temperature reaches 90 degrees, there's no place he'd rather be than on Lake Waconia kite surfing. via The Waconia Patriot

“It's a great planning tool in that way”

In a world with Google Earth, the Three Rivers Park District's PDF park maps are looking downright old-fashioned. Their paper versions? Practically archaic. via Star Tribune

The second annual Royals River Run Triathlon will be held this Saturday, October 13th beginning at 8:30 am at the W-M Middle School. via The Waconia Patriot

The Franklin Town Board, Monday, Oct. 1, asked town board chair Bill McMullen to check into security systems for protecting the town hall and utility buildings. via Larson Publications

“It came to light, there's so many older people in the congregation it's best to do it now rather than wait 10 years for the 150th”

St. Peter Lutheran Church will celebrate its 140th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 30. The celebration will include two church services, displays of church artifacts and special hertiage treats. via The Waconia Patriot

Carver County News - News: River rumblers The 1st annual River Rumble was held in downtown Watertown Sept. via The Waconia Patriot

Baylor Park opened an 18-hole disc golf course the first week of September and word is getting out about the sport. via The Waconia Patriot