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Waconia, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Waconia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Waconia’s Julia Coleman keeps Senate Republican leadership role
- Waconia eighth-grader places 33rd at state cross country meet
Also on today's calendar: Yard Waste and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cooler; a morning shower, with a high of 54 and low of 33 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 41, low: 26.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Senator Coleman re-elected as Assistant Leader of Senate Republicans (mnsenaterepublicans.com) — Waconia state Sen. Julia Coleman will continue as an assistant leader of Minnesota Senate Republicans after winning re-election to District 48. It will be her third consecutive two-year term in caucus leadership and her third Senate term. The next legislative session begins January 12, 2027. 
• State Cross Country meet heads north to Ham Lake (hometownsource.com) — Waconia eighth-grader Mackenzie Meuleners finished 33rd at the state cross country meet in Ham Lake, clocking 18:55.0. She edged Jefferson junior Hannah Anjere by eight-tenths of a second. The meet moved to Majestic Oaks Golf Course following the closure of Les Bolstad Golf Course.
📸 Around Waconia
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Upcoming Events in
Waconia
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★ Featured events ★
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Puzzle Competition Night →
Parley Lake Winery, 8280 Parley Lake Road, Waconia
6:00 pm
Friday November 13
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Other local events
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Retail Meeting
Waconia Chamber of Commerce Waconia Chamber 201 S Vine Street Waconia, MN 55387
9:00 am -
Yard Waste →
310 10th Street East, Waconia
8:00 am -
Traveled Ground at Brass Hat Dive Shop →
Brass Hat Dive Shop, 1st Street, Waconia
7:00 pm -
Live Music with The Barn Cats Quintet →
Parley Lake Winery, 8280 Parley Lake Road, Waconia
2:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Waconia MN
6:00 pm -
Monroe Crossing, Entertainment Blue Grass Style! →
Waconia Middle School Auditorium, 1400 Community Drive, Waconia
7:00 pm -
Monroe Crossing: Entertainment Blue Grass Style! →
Waconia Middle School Auditorium, 1400 Community Drive, Waconia
7:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
📣 Waconia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Over 50 & Fit →
Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound
8:30 am -
SAIL - Stay Active and Independent for Life
Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center, 313 Angel Ave NW, Watertown
10:30 am -
Strength and Cardio →
Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound
11:30 am -
Bridge →
Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound
1:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Coffee And Bagel Brands posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Waconia. Apply here.
- Danaher Corporation posted a job opening for Scientist I Production Operations in Chaska. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waconia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mayer
- Royals defeat Panthers with explosive plays (hometownsource.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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