Hagen's A&W Root Beer Stand was a family-owned business for 35 years and a source of summer employment for area high school students and community members. It was a popular meeting place for local teens, and all six of the Hagen siblings worked there. Virginia modeled a strong work ethic, instilling team effort and hard work in her employees. The site also held many memories of family outings and children stopping for treats, and Jackson County has fond memories of Hagen's A&W Root Beer Stand.