Oct 29, 2007 | The Waconia Patriot
Local gallery is taking a Halloween - spirit'
“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
Have a safe and happy Halloween
All are welcome at the 6th annual Fall Festival at Zion Lutheran School in Mayer. via The Waconia Patriot
Wet weather squashing pumpkin sales
First the long, hot summer suppressed pumpkin production. Now the cool, wet fall is hurting sales. via KARE-TV Minneapolis
Wet weather's smashing pumpkin sales
“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
Students, staff enjoying natural feel of new elementary school
“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
City hopes ordinance muzzles dangerous dogs
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
Interactive maps will soon help users navigate parks
“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
WATERTOWN - You can still participate in triathlon
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
Franklin Township to look into security system for town hall
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
St. Peter Lutheran plans 140th celebration
“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
Slicing new air at disc course
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