Mackenthun's :: History

Mackenthun's History

We go way back!

It began at the turn of the century

The "old world" flavor and quality of Mackenthun's homemade sausages began at the turn of the century in a little butcher shop in Plato, Minnesota, owned by August Mackenthun.

1917: Arthur imports a sausage maker

In 1917, August's son Arthur imported a sausage maker from Germany and opened his own meat market in Waconia which soon built a reputation for the finest quality meats and most delicious sausage anyone ever tasted.

1940 - 1950: Full-service grocey added

In the 1940s and '50s, Arthur's son Marvin added a full line of groceries to their market.

Still family-owned today

Today, Kim and Laurie Mackenthun and their family (4th and 5th generation) operate a full-service supermarket with all the convenience of the big city, but inside the doors you'll still find the old-fashion pride of a small-town butcher shop. Their award-winning meat department and homemade sausage have won national acclaim and they are dedicated to making every batch of delicious homemade sausage the same as it was in the early 1900s.