Month: February 2018

Many of us have become fed up with politics, and do not want to hear that party caucuses on Tuesday, Feb. 6 start the new political year.

Ever heard of the Ed Thorp Memorial Trophy? It was allegedly given to the National Football League champion from 1934 to 1969, the final year of the NFL before it merged with the American Football League.

Ever heard of the Ed Thorp Memorial Trophy? It was allegedly given to the National Football League champion from 1934 to 1969, the final year of the NFL before it merged with the American Football League.

No matter what day you’re free, if you’re going solo or with family, there is something for almost everyone during the Super Bowl weekend. 

The Chaska Fire Department’s 61st annual Ice Fishing Contest is 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10.

Eden Prairie Schools staff and other community members have been mourning the loss of Cedar Ridge Elementary School Interim Principal Joe Epping since his sudden death on Monday, Jan. 22.

Saturdays at the gymnasium isn’t something new for Kelly Loosbrock. A father of three Chaska High School athletes over the years, Dec. 9, 2017, was a fairly normal winter weekend day.

Before heading off to the Super Bowl party on Sunday, check out the 31st annual Ice Fishing Contest in Victoria.

Author and wildlife expert Stan Tekiela presents a fascinating look at some of the most intriguing animals in the wild, based on his book “The Lives of Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes” at Victoria Library 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. Hundreds of award-winning images and packed with fun and entertaining information this presentation is a visual feast and fun. You will never look at a wolf, coyote or fox without a new sense of wonder and amazement.

A win-win situation. You bring a non-perishable food item, you receive half-priced admission to the Friday, Feb. 9 Chaska Hawks girls basketball game at the high school.

Sure, the results March 2 outweigh the results from Feb. 2, but for the boys swimming and diving teams from top-ranked Minnetonka and No. 2 Chaska/Chanhassen, Friday’s meet has a little extra importance to it.

Last fall, Stephen Palgon pitched a story idea to his NFL Network bosses about the uniqueness of the Eden Prairie High School football program.