West Twin Cities

The Lake Waconia Fireworks, an independent 501(c)4 non-profit organization, are completely funded by donations from our local businesses, organizations, and community members.

WATERTOWN-MAYER PSD: While the 6th graders were away having fun at Wolf Ridge, the 7th & 8th graders were hard at work to find their Medallion!

Clues were given all week, but the students were unable to find it during their Advisory time! Tyler Stutsman went out on his own on Saturday determined to find it and DID!

MINNETONKA WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: MHS student volunteers recently spent the day with 35 Afghan teens who have just moved to the Greater Twin Cities area.

Through the nonprofit organization Alight, the students enjoyed talking with the teens over a meal and teaching them how to bowl.

CITY OF CHANHASSEN: City plows began operations at 4 AM this morning, starting with plowing & treating primary routes.

Due to the amount of snowfall, we are bringing in additional staff, front-end loaders with plows, wings for mainline plowing, and three-quarter ton pickups for residential cul-de-sacs.

CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: On rare occasions, members of our dispatch team end up spending the night at the Sheriff's Office to ensure their ability to work their next shift

With the blizzard, a handful of dispatchers enjoyed "deluxe accommodations" last night. Dispatch team, thank you for your dedication to your partners and the residents of Carver County! -302TM

Week ending Feb. 18: Carver County home sales

By West Twin Cities | Feb 19, 2023

There were 12 reported residential sales in Carver County in the week ending Feb. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

CITY OF VICTORIA: 2022 Year-End Strategic Plan Update.

This week's Council Brief discusses the 2022 Year-End Reports for the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Senior Advisory Committee, the Mediacom Minnesota LLC Franchise Extension, the Downtown West Phase 1 Improvements, and the 2022 Year-End Strategic Plan Update.

WATERTOWN-MAYER PSD: Congratulations to the Watertown-Mayer Mound-Westonka Gymnastics team for winning the Section 5A title last night!

Congrats also goes to Assistant Coach, Mickal Erickson - named Section 5A Assistant Coach of the Year!

WACONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mark your calendar for Shop Hop on April 1

Saturday, April 1 | 9AM-5PMStore hours may varyDestinationWaconia.org

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH: Join us tonight as we study God's word together

Come by early and grab a cup of coffee at "The Good Cup"!

WATERTOWN CITY - MN: Mayor Mike Walters gave the annual State of the City address at the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday

The presentation was video recorded and is currently being edited by the Wright County Cable Commission.

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West Twin Cities area weekly mass times

By West Twin Cities | Feb 18, 2023

The following parishes in the West Twin Cities coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

CHASKA CITY - MN: Who’s got “take a picture with a unicorn” on their bingo card?

The Downtown Chaska ice sculptures are up in Firemen’s Park.

CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: This past weekend our K9 teams participated in the USPCA Region 12 Narcotics Trials, hosted by Plymouth PD.

Deputy Pysick & Gus placed 2nd overall and Sergeant Mueller & Ringo placed 5th overall.

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CITY OF CHANHASSEN: Our Tree of the Month is...the American Linden!

If bees could speak, they’d probably be saying this to the honey-producing flowers on this tree.

WINSTED TOWNSHIP: McLeod County Emergency Food Shelf - Mobile Outreach Program

Pre-Order for delivery in Winsted monthly at Lindenwood Apartments - November, 2022 through April, 2023.

MINNETONKA WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: To celebrate the spirit of kindness and care, Amy Altenburg's Kindergarten class at Scenic Heights Elementary School decided to do a service project instead of a Valentine’s Day party.