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Small Changes, Stunning Yard
Simple ways to spruce up your landscaping this spring from Waconia Landscaping Company Article by Emily McKeever They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression — and when it comes to your home, it doesn’t begin at the front door; it begins at the curb. Justin Goche, owner of Waconia Landscaping Company, says the shape, style, and texture of your front walk guide guests through a space that welcomes them into the home and sets the tone for everything that follows. “As we...
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Life + Culture
Calling Waconia Home
Local partners share what makes this community feel like home Article by Emily McKeever Home means different things to different people: safety, belonging, connection, and so much more. One visit to Waconia’s charming streets, and anyone will want to scoop up the nearest piece of real estate, if they haven’t already. One reason Waconia is such an amazing place to live is simple: the people are proud to call it theirs. Why? Let them tell you. Agency Owner and President at Dawson & Associates...
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Wilford: Redefining the Residential Experience
Inside Waconia’s newest upscale apartment community Article by Alison Lee | Photography by Nicole Jean - Photographic Artist Location is everything. It subtly shapes our lives through the opportunities we find, the access we have, the perspectives we gain, and the identities we form. It’s a powerful force we rarely notice until we set two places side by side to compare. It’s also what guides us to choose that one place we’re proud to call home. This spring, Waconia will open its doors to...
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Beautiful Spaces You’ll Love to Live In
Discover why the community trusts Iron River Construction for expert remodeling Article by Emily McKeever You wouldn’t be a Minnesotan if the idea of spring drawing near didn’t bring about a feeling of increased energy, and after the amount of snow we’ve had this year, a little excitement and wild abandon. As the fresh new season arrives, we create lists to better ourselves, and while we’re at it, finally decide to bring that long-planned house project to life. For over 25 years, the team at...
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