Carver County News

09/14/2026

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09/14/2026

Carver County’s Outstanding Senior Citizens for 2026 were recognized last month at the Carver County Fair. They are Brad Droege and Sandy Stube as selected from nominations.

09/04/2026

The beach at Lake Waconia Regional Park reopened on Friday afternoon for water recreation as visible algae conditions have improved, according to Carver County.

09/03/2026

Another beach in Carver County is closed due suspected blue-green algae after county officials announced that the beach at Lake Waconia Regional Park will be temporarily closed. The beach at Baylor Park was closed for the same reason in July.

Another beach in Carver County is closed due suspected blue-green algae after county officials announced that the beach at Lake Waconia Regional Park will be temporarily closed. The beach at

08/31/2026

A parks partnership between Carver County and Three Rivers Park District first proposed about a year ago could come together by the end of this year.

08/27/2026

Norwood Young America will once again link its past, present and future when it hosts the 165th annual Stiftungsfest Aug. 27-30. The 2026 celebration will also mark the return of the Stiftungsfest Parade, which is held every five years.

The community of Norwood Young America will once again link its past, present and future when it hosts the 165th annual Stiftungsfest Aug. 27-30. The 2026 celebration will also mark

08/26/2026

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08/24/2026

The railroad used to run north of Waconia through many surrounding towns. That is now the Dakota Regional Trail used only for recreation. But at this year's Carver County Fair, there was a new railroad running through the Carver County Fairgrounds. It is called the Minnesota G Scale Railway, a model railroad that proved to be a popular attraction among fair goers.

The railroad used to run north of Waconia through many surrounding towns. That is now the Dakota Regional Trail used only for recreation. But at this year's Carver County Fair,

08/22/2026

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08/20/2026

Seven-year-old Evercyn Dawson of Chaska has been crowned National American Miss Minnesota Princess, earning herself a $128,000 Scholarship to Middleton University and the opportunity to represent Minnesota while sharing her message of kindness, confidence, and believing in yourself.

Seven-year-old Evercyn Dawson of Chaska has been crowned National American Miss Minnesota Princess, earning herself a $128,000 Scholarship to Middleton University and the opportunity to represent Minnesota while sharing her