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- Hear how Waconia grads helped reshape Traveled Groundās new blues album
Also on today's calendar: DJ Bingo in the Lodge and 5 more events.
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 29 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 27.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Traveled Ground reaches into the blue on new album (hometownsource.com) ā A new blues-focused album from Traveled Ground was recorded live at a Waconia home studio connected to East Bay Sugarbush, highlighting local roots and sound. Several recent Waconia High School grads now anchor the band alongside founder Clark Machtemes, with āJust Blueā arriving April 24 on streaming platforms and at upcoming shows. 
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Wine Run 5k - Parley Lake Winery - Waconia, MN
Parley Lake Winery, 8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Wine Run 5k
Waconia Chamber of Commerce Parley Lake Winery 8280 Parley Lake Rd. Waconia, MN 55387 -
Business Education Network - Manufacturing & Trades
Waconia Chamber of Commerce 209 S Vine St, Waconia, MN 55387
7:00 am -
Toddler Storytime
Waconia Public Library Children's area, Waconia
10:30 am -
Waconia Book Club
Waconia Public Library Waconia
1:00 pm -
Earth Day Storytime
Waconia Public Library Children's area, Waconia
10:30 am -
Wednesday Whimsy
Waconia Public Library Activity Room, Waconia
11:00 am -
DJ Bingo in the Lodge
Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery , 8785 Airport Rd , Waconia
6:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
13735 County Rd 43 , Cologne
7:00 pm -
Mindfulness Walk with Horses/Goats
13735 County Rd 43 , Cologne
9:00 pm -
Sunday Funday with the Herd!
13735 County Rd 43 , Cologne
6:00 pm -
Art Expolsion
13735 County Rd 43 , Cologne
10:30 pm
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Thursday April 23
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š Nearby News
Mayer
- Mayer Lutheran theater department presents Roald Dahl's āMatilda The Musical' (herald-journal.com)
- Zion Mayer dartball team wins tournament (herald-journal.com)
- Mayer council pivots to soybean-based ābio seal' for 2026 street maintenance (herald-journal.com)
Watertown
- Red hot Twins blank Boston 6-0; Abel strikes out career high 10 (gowatertown.net)
Chaska
- Minneapolis stadium deal could save millions in taxes, boost Chaska (fox9.com)
- Events in and around Eden Prairie mark Earth Day and Arbor Day 2026 (eplocalnews.org)
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