Carver County recently implemented the Carver County Citizen Alert System to communicate with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events.
Deputies investigate possible attempted homicide
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible attempted homicide in Watertown Township.
Softball: Third-place finish for Hawks in Mankato
Three Chaska players hit doubles and Delaney Larsen threw four scoreless relief innings, leading the Hawks softball team to a third-place 6-1 win over New Prague Saturday in the Mankato West Invitatio
Sexual Violence Center holds vigil in City Square
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month, the Sexual Violence Center holds its 11th annual candlelight vigil, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28 in Chaska’s City Square Park. (Read more…)
County parks offers day camps
The Carver County Parks Department and other local agencies have teamed up to offer 16 day camp opportunities for children this year. There are both full-day and half-day camping opportunities, which
Roll up sleeves for Earth Day
Carver County Parks hosts an Earth Day Celebration, 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. (Read more…) The park is located off of Highway 41 between Highway 5 and Highway 7 in Chanhas
Bike Konnect is June 18
The third annual Bike Konnect is Saturday, June 18.
Beacon honored for homelessness work
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative will receive the 2016 Franciscan International Award at a dinner May 5, at the Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake.
Twin Cities gas prices take jump in past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Twin Cities have risen 15.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.07 Sunday, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy. (Read more…)com. That compares to the national
Chaska City Council Agenda for 4/18
Tonight’s Chaska City Council agenda includes:
Lacrosse: 2-0 starts for Chaska teams
Tied at five at halftime, like the opener, Chaska’s offense exploded out of the intermission, netting 13 goals in the final 24 minutes in an 18-7 win Saturday at Delano.
Edie Stearns is Teacher of Year
Chaska Elementary School teacher Edie Stearns has been named the Eastern Carver County Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year.
Baseball: Chanhassen, Minnetonka win Saturday showdowns
Three Chanhassen baseball pitchers held Mounds View to four hits, gaining the team its third straight victory in a 10-6 decision Saturday at Storm Stadium.
Track: Lake Conference Relays provide a true test
Stepping up in conference, competing against teams from the Lake Conference as well as Elk River, Chanhassen was fifth in the girls standings and seventh in the boys standings in the Lake Conference R
Shakopee college student found dead
MENOMONIE, Wis. — A 22-year-old University of Wisconsin-Stout college student from Shakopee was found dead Saturday morning in Menomonie, Wis.
Pets of the week
Eve is a blue and cream tortoiseshell who was surrendered after her owner died. She is 8 years old, likes wand toys, and enjoys brushing. Eve is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly to be a ver
Tennis: Chanhassen, Holy Family score first victories
Chanhassen earned its first victory of the season, some 100 miles away in St. James. The Storm boys tennis team won six matches in straight sets, scoring a 6-1 decision April 15. (Read more…)
Friday Roundup: Chanhassen Girls Golf wins Faribault Invite
Led by three scores in the 80s, Chanhassen bested a field of 14 teams at the Faribault Invitational April 15, scoring 355 in the season opener.
Monday, April 18, 2016 – City Council – Packet Now Available
Commentary: Open meeting laws and curling arenas
I saw an article in the April 7 issue of the Herald that the Open Meeting Law was violated by the Victoria City Council.