The more things change, the more they remain the same. In 1933, a song in the musical Easter Parade included the lyrics, "In your Easter bonnet with...
History
Protect Homes on the Historic Registry
You have found a house you love, but it is on the National Register of Historic Places, or maybe your house is already on the register and you want...
House Language Studio Writes a New Story
A chair from the 1930s may look like an old, outlived piece of junk to some, but to Waconia resident Amy Rottunda, it’s an opportunity. She built a...
Rob Feeney Recaptures the Magic of Hollywood
Chaska man collects ‘tokens of a memory.’ In the space of an hour, Rob Feeney can barely get through the CliffsNotes version of his life as a...
Early Residents Brew Local Industry
Carver County has long had beer due to the talents of its early German immigrants. These immigrants were master brewers, an art that had been...
The Road to the Day of Love Has Twists and Turns
Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world as a day of romance, but its origins were anything but romantic. The day was named after the Roman...
Area Has Served as Backdrop for Filmmakers, Stars’ Starts
It is said that everyone has his/her 15 minutes of fame. That can also be said for some local venues. For example, did you know the 1995 movie...
Tradition is an Important Ingredient for Ruby’s Roost Bakery
The story of Ruby’s Roost Bakery is a personal one. “The inspiration would be my grandmother, who was an amazing baker,” says Linnea Boyd, owner of...
Historical Society Executive Director Takes the Trip of a Lifetime
Swedish immigrants have had a significant impact on Minnesota. Culturally and economically, the importance of Swedish immigration is almost...
Local Olympians Reminisce About Their Time on the World’s Stage
For Ben Husaby, the path to cross-country skiing in two Olympics began as a boy growing up in Eden Prairie. “I would go out near the old high school...
