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Waconia, Minnesota is a very rapidly growing town that had a 2004 population of over 8,300. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a total population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are within driving distance from Waconia. According to the US Census, Waconia has a highly educated population with over 85% having graduated from high school and over 25% being college graduates. The Waconia area is served by a respected network of schools and colleges. High schools include the Waconia Senior High School. The Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Augsburg College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Normandale Community College, and North Hennepin Community College are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Waconia, such as Auto Insurance in Waconia, Waconia and Virtual Home Tours. Waconia also has several local and regional sports teams including the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The population of Waconia, of relatively average age, has access to medical care at local and regional facilities such as Buffalo Hospital, Queen of Peace Hospital, Ridgeview Medical Center, and St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Waconia residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Waconia area among Waconia Minnesota, Car Insurance in Waconia and Waconia MN. Per the census, the 2000 median household income in Waconia was over $55,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Waconia housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Waconia being over $150,000. The top sectors for employment in Waconia, Minnesota are Manufacturing, Educational, health and social services, Retail trade, Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services. Waconia.info is a new site for information on Waconia, Minnesota that will be expanded during 2006, including Care Dental Waconia, Waconia Dentists and Waconia MN Real Estate.