Music scene · Waconia
A lake town west of Minneapolis where acoustic acts play local wineries and bars, school and church groups anchor the calendar, and summer park concerts draw regional acts from the Twin Cities.
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A lake town west of Minneapolis where acoustic acts play local wineries and bars, school and church groups anchor the calendar, and summer park concerts draw regional acts from the Twin Cities.
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Waconia is a small lake town west of Minneapolis where school marching bands, church choirs, and acoustic acts at local wineries and bars keep music active. Summer park concerts and the county fair bring in regional acts from the Twin Cities.
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