On April 5, at the Chanhassen Library, a packed room waited for Jacquelyn Mitchard to take the podium.
Speech team members advance to state tourney
The Chaska Speech team competed at sections on Saturday in Hutchinson. Chaska tied with Eden Prairie for 2nd place and has eight speakers advancing to the state tournament.
Track: Right where they left off
Chaska’s relay of Andrew Leck, Josh Prater, Jermiah Ansera, and Tristan Loser made history as juniors in 2015.
Learn about Your Lakes & Creeks – Seminars on April 16 and April 23
Two seminars designed to increase your knowledge about local lakes and creeks, how they are being protected, and how you can help protect them are coming soon. Check out the details below…
Tornado drill on Thursday
Carver County will participate in two statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 14.
Tornado drill on Thursday
In partnership with the state and the National Weather Service (NWS) in Chanhassen, Carver County will participate in two statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 14.
Sexually transmitted diseases in state reached all-time high in 2015
An all-time high of 25,986 sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were diagnosed in Minnesota in 2015, according to a report released Monday by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Hall of Fame jockey McCarron hosting Leg Up Fundraiser at Canterbury
National Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron, who twice won the Kentucky Derby, will host a Casino Night Fundraiser Tuesday, April 26 at Canterbury Park to benefit the Leg Up Fund. Established in 2014,
Pork chop dinner on April 29
The Carver Lions Club holds its annual pork chop dinner with pork chops, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, vegetable, beans, bread, dessert and beverage.
Average gas prices rise in Twin Cities over past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Twin Cities have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.93 Sunday, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy. (Read more…)com. That compares to the national
Designer Bag Bingo – Saturday, April 6 – 5:00 PM
Check out the details below….The art of New Beginnings
Teachers at New Beginnings, a pregnant and parenting teen program at SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative, are continuing a second year of professional learning about arts integration.
Property taxes due beginning May 16
Carver County payable 2016 property tax statements and payable 2017 assessor’s valuation notices were mailed, starting March 22, to the owner of record as of March 4.
Saturday Roundup: One big inning for a win, and a loss
One big inning lifted Southwest Christian Baseball to a season-opening victory. One big inning cost the Stars a 2-0 start.
Pets of the week
Pets of the Week
Thursday Roundup: One-hit shutout for Herman, Stars
Brooke Herman threw a one-hitter, allowing just two batters to reach in a 16-0 win for Southwest Christian Softball in its season opener with PACT Charter at Minnetonka High School April 7.
Points of Pride: To the rescue
Chaska’s volunteer fire department is one of the city’s oldest and proudest organizations.
Commentary: Finding the key to the restroom
While figuring out a Social Security issue with a judge in Minneapolis, I made an observation at the judge’s workplace.
Jimmy Buffett lead guitarist performs locally
An April 10 Chanhassen concert features Jimmy Buffett’s lead guitarist Peter Mayer in an evening of music with inspirational songs.
MnDOT pushes safety for highway workers
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will observe National Work Zone Awareness Week April 11-15, in cooperation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Offic