Month: May 2017

If there is a gardening gene, Duane Otto and his family have it.

When squad cars drove into the Chaska Public Works building, Kevin Abraham could diagnose mechanical issues by just listening.

Bloomington Jefferson had just one hit in the third inning — two for the game — but it was a big one, a bases-clearing double from Payton Hanson, the difference in the Jaguars’ 3-2 win over top-ranked Chanhassen May 10.

Lincoln Johnson and Clay Kucera each shot sub-par scores at The Legends in Prior Lake, leading Chaska to a first-place finish in the Lakeville North Invitational May 10.

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the May 4, 2017 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…

Congressman Erik Paulsen, R-Eden Prairie, released the following statement regarding the firing of FBI Director James Comey:

Down to their last three outs, Southwest Christian baseball rallied, scoring twice, including a run by Graham Burke in a 4-3 road win over Heritage Christian Tuesday in Hamel.

Just call Mikayla Johnson, Iron-woman.

Just call Mikayla Johnson, Iron-woman.

Chaska girls lacrosse, coming off an overtime win over Benilde-St. Margaret, swept the city of St. Louis Park Tuesday.

Chaska girls lacrosse, coming off an overtime win over Benilde-St. Margaret, swept the city of St. Louis Park Tuesday.

Following the winter league season at the Chaska Curling Club, teams elected to enter a playoff or not. Teams that entered the playoffs were flighted according to their league records over the 20-week season.

Following the winter league season at the Chaska Curling Club, teams elected to enter a playoff or not. Teams that entered the playoffs were flighted according to their league records over the 20-week season.

Chaska resident Jeri Glander was recognized on the radio for her volunteer work at Bountiful Baskets.

Chaska resident Jeri Glander was recognized on the radio for her volunteer work at Bountiful Baskets.

Three of the top-five scores over the back nine holes at Baker National helped Holy Family Catholic to a runner-up finish in the fourth Wright County Conference girls golf event Monday.

Three of the top-five scores over the back nine holes at Baker National helped Holy Family Catholic to a runner-up finish in the fourth Wright County Conference girls golf event Monday.

Clean Up Day This Saturday–See attached flyer for details

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If you live near a storm drain, then you live on waterfront property!

Did you know that the rainwater that falls on your property ends up in nearby lakes, rivers and ponds?  Grass clippings, pet waste, lawn fertilizers, leaves and seeds wash into storm drains and end up in creeks or stormwater ponds.   These items all contain phosphorus, and excess phosphorus causes lakes, creeks and wetlands to turn green with algae.

As citizens, here are some things you can do to keep pollutants out of lakes, rivers and ponds:

• Keep the pavement clean.  Sweep up grass clippings and spills from driveways, sidewalks, and streets.
• Remove leaves from the street.  Rake leaves, seeds, and grass clippings out of the street and gutter.  Compost on site or bag and take to a compost drop off.
• Be a responsible pet owner and scoop the poop!  Pet waste contains phosphorus and harmful bacteria.
• Phosphorus binds very strongly to soil, so prevent erosion and keep soil from washing into the street.
• Fertilize your lawn, not the creek.  Most lawns are naturally high in phosphorus and will remain healthy without adding more, so choose a zero-phosphorus fertilizer.  Sweep spilled fertilizer off paved surfaces.