Walser Week of Giving 2026 Recap

April 30th, 2026 by
Walser Week of Giving 2026 Recap

Some weeks you clock in, do the work, and clock out. And then there’s Walser Week of Giving. This year, our stores and teams stepped out of their everyday roles and into something a whole lot more meaningful. Meals got packed. Houses got supported. Sleeves got rolled up. And every day brought a new partner,…

A First Look at the Redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5

March 18th, 2026 by
2026 MAZDA CX5

If you spend enough time around Mazdas like we do, you start to notice something. People who buy a CX-5 tend to come back for another one. That is not by accident. The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 takes everything drivers already love about Mazda’s best-selling SUV and pushes it forward in really thoughtful ways. It…

Walser Automotive Group Celebrates 50 Years of the Hmong Community in Minnesota

January 19th, 2026 by
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2025 marked a milestone of 50 years of the Hmong community in Minnesota. Walser’s Asian Hmong Alliance rose to the occasion with two standout events: hosting a companywide Hmong New Year at our Walser Toyota Bloomington and representing Walser at St. Paul’s RiverCentre Hmong New Year, one of the largest Hmong cultural celebrations in the…

Celebrating Steve Porter: 46 Years of Loyalty, Laughter, and Legacy

August 28th, 2025 by

After 46 years, we’re saying farewell to one of Walser’s most loyal and colorful figures: Steve Porter. Steve started his career in 1979 at Walser Ford, prepping cars in the New Car Get Ready department (known today as Pre-Delivery Inspection or PDI). It was there he met Peggy Ryan, who worked afternoons as the Parts…

Free Winter-Readiness Workshop With Walser

August 22nd, 2025 by

Minnesota winters don’t mess around and neither should your car. That’s why we’re inviting you to Chills and Skills, a free, Winter Workshop designed to help you prepare for the season ahead. From icy roads to freezing temps, winter driving brings challenges that every Minnesotan knows too well. Our Walser technician team will walk you…

Culture Meets Community: Walser Automotive’s AAPI Heritage Celebration

May 2nd, 2025 by

Threads of Tradition: A Hmong Clothing Showcase This May, Walser Automotive Group and the Asian Hmong Alliance are proud to spotlight the vibrant heritage of Minnesota’s Hmong community through a traveling exhibit: Threads of Tradition: A Hmong Clothing Showcase. Curated by Bee Vang-Moua, this striking display features traditional Hmong garments that celebrate culture, identity, and…

Walser Week of Giving 2025 Recap

April 24th, 2025 by

Walser Week of Giving is one of our favorite traditions—a dedicated week where we come together, roll up our sleeves, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we’re proud to call home. Over the course of six days, we hosted eight unique events, partnered with eight incredible nonprofits, and volunteered nearly 500 hours of…

Walser Nissan Burnsville Celebrates 25 Years in Minnesota

April 23rd, 2025 by

It’s official—we’re turning 25, and we’re throwing a celebration worthy of a quarter-century of service, community, and great cars. Whether you bought your first Altima here or just came in for your last oil change, Walser Nissan Burnsville wouldn’t be what it is without you—our incredible customers, employees, and community. So yes… we’re still cookin’…

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