Destination Waconia

In Part Two of our Coney Island of the West conversation, we’re taking a look at the island as it is today and what the future may hold. Join us as we sit down with Sam Pertz from Carver County Parks and Jimmy Mase from Inn Towne Marina to talk about what brings people to Coney Island and Lake Waconia today, what people are doing and experiencing there, and what makes the island such a special par...

Join us as we sit down with Waconia historian and Waconia Chamber of Commerce founder Paul Melchert in his dining room for a conversation about Coney Island of the West, the historic island located right here on Lake Waconia. Paul shares some of his personal experiences, memories, and knowledge of the island while giving us a look into its past, present, and what the future might hold. So much his...

This episode explores the rich history of Waconia through the lens of Kim Mackenthun, a fifth-generation grocer and community leader of Mackenthun's Fine Foods, Minnesota's Family-Owned Grocery Store Since 1917. Discover how local businesses, community pride, and resilience shape this vibrant town. Stop into Mackenthun's Fine Foods or visit them online here: www.mackenthuns.com Stay...

What does it take to bring one of Waconia's most exciting annual events to life? In this episode, host Christine Fenner, President of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce sits down with Ted Slathar, Owner and Operator of Extreme Events MN, rodeo clown Nick Kaup, and photographer Chloe Hatzenbeller of Chloe K Photography to talk about the passion, planning, and partnerships behind the Waconia Rodeo...