Community members can see Eden Prairie’s Jazz on the Prairie Big Band perform in Chaska on June 15.
7 tweets of the week
As usual, Twitter continues to deliver little nuggets of hilarity, so here are seven tweets of the week — one for every day so you can save them for yourself as a little treat if you’d like.
Rep. Erik Paulsen honored by life sciences trade group
California Life Sciences Association, the trade association representing California’s life sciences sector, recognized U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, and two other members of Congress as bipartisan recipients of CLSA’s 2018 Visionary Awards.
5 things I would change about west metro roads
1. Widen U.S. Highway 169.
5 things I would change about west metro roads
1. Widen U.S. Highway 169.
On this day in history: The White House gets a swimming pool
The White House’s first, indoor swimming pool opened on June 2, 1933, after a fundraising campaign spearheaded by the New York Daily News.
Onto the final four for Holy Family Catholic
A six-run third inning, an 8-2 win on June 1 over Breck School allows Holy Family Catholic another crack at Litchfield in the Section 5AA Baseball Tournament.
Thirty-three shot lead for Holy Family Catholic
Holy Family Catholic had four of the top five scores in round one of the Section 5AA Boys Golf Tournament, a 33-stroke lead into Day Two at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker.
Rep. Joe Hoppe not running for re-election
Rep. Joe Hoppe (R-Chaska), who was first elected in 2002, won’t be running for re-election this November.
This week’s top 5 crimes and courts stories in the southwest metro
This week’s top-five crimes and courts stories in the southwest metro include an explosion at a Shakopee business and two fatal crashes that happened over the Memorial Day weekend.
Riverside Park is Open
Riverside Park and the boat landing is open. The archery range will remain closed until the area is functional and safe to use. Please watch the City’s website for updates.
Carnival pulls out of Eden Prairie’s Schooner Days after request to move equipment
Schooner Days will be missing a big piece of its traditional activities this year – the carnival.
What’s Up this Weekend?: June 2-3
The first weekend of June will take families outdoors to enjoy the sunshine with fishing, garden strolls, an archaeological dig and more!
Auburn’s story based on faith and hard work
The story of Auburn Homes & Services is based on faith, hard work and prayers. A story filled with service, care and compassion.
Letter: Local veteran support at its best
Chaska VFW Post 1791 would like to thank the local businesses and residents of Chaska and Carver for your support of our annual Poppy Promotion.
Letter: Families have stepped forward
Recently, I had the honor to attend and speak at the Carver County Foster Care Banquet and extend my greatest appreciation for all those willing to serve our community by being foster families. These individuals and families have stepped forward to meet the needs of our most vulnerable children and adults in our community.
CARVER VEHICLE FAIR – June 20, 2018
Join us for the Carver Vehicle Fair! Climb aboard the big rigs and Touch A Truck at Carver Station. There will be heavy equipment vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, recreational vehicles, and more. There will also be a bounce house and food available to purchase. All ages welcome! Free to all!
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Place: Carver Station – Park and Ride (Jonathan Carver Parkway and Ironwood Drive)
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Stayin’ alive in the losers bracket
Facing elimination in Section 5AA, Holy Family Catholic’s bats came alive, runs scored in the first five innings, in a 10-3 win over Blake School May 31 in Litchfield.
‘Why Not Us’: Chaska keeps winning in post-season
Before the Section 2-4A baseball playoffs, Chaska had only one complete game, two times the starting pitcher threw seven innings.