The Carver County Attorney’s Office issued a two-page statement on June 22 regarding the conditional release of level 3 sex offender Matthew Vanhecke. 
Carver awarded $1.25 million in funds for Sixth Street reconstruction
The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) has awarded the city of Carver $1.25 million in funds to reconstruct Sixth Street West, according to a news release. 
Library: Return library materials by July 1 or pay the price
As we return to regular service models over the next few months, Carver County Library will begin charging fines starting July 1. 
Cuddles lives up to her name
Cuddles is a 7-year-old tabby domestic shorthair mix who totally lives up to her name! She’s a pretty quiet girl who just wants to hang out with her people – her happy place! She loves to be petted, get snuggles,… 
Remembering ‘Victoria’s hero’ Sgt. Michael Notermann
Hugs, tears, reminiscing and congratulatory comments were everywhere Friday afternoon at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand area in Victoria. 
Meeting to discuss predatory offender moving to Victoria
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is holding a public meeting Monday, June 21 to discuss a Level 3 predatory offender moving to Victoria, according to a Sheriff’s Office notice.
Commentary: Tips to stay cool when things get hot
State Track: Three to the medal stand for Chanhassen
Ben Scheller was right where he wanted to be through seven laps, 70-second splits throughout much of the Class AA State Track and Field boys 3,200-meter race. The Chanhassen senior sat in the front with top challengers Gabe Smit of… 
Being at state was icing on the cake
Synia Montoya had enough. 
State Track: Being at state icing on the cake for Chaska relay
Synia Montoya had enough.
Public Notices from the June 17, 2021 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 17, 2021 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…
8 scouts from Troop 589 awarded Eagle
On June 6, the honor of the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America, Eagle, was awarded to eight Scouts from Scouts BSA Troop 589 in Victoria. 
Commentary: Words to describe the past year – community, strength and resilience
There have been a lot of words used to describe this past school year, among them: unprecedented, challenging, difficult. I would like to add a few more as I reflect on the 2020-21 school year and my first year as… 
Letter: Shrink the legislature’s size
There are only three states that have larger legislatures than Minnesota, but despite its size, or maybe because of its size, our legislature has again failed to complete their work and will again go into special session. 
Commentary: True stories that WeCAB volunteers hear on a daily basis
Imagine having a vehicle in your garage, but not being able to use it. Perhaps you have just seen your doctor and must now go to a medical facility for treatment — but first, you need a COVID test. You… 
Commentary: Dinner and a lesson
There is an old adage “children should be seen but not heard.” I disagree. 
Minnesota Valley Community Band returns June 24
The Minnesota Valley Community Band is returning to live audiences June 24 at Shakopee’s Huber Park. 
Minnesota River drops as region heads into drought conditions
The Minnesota River continues to drop. 
Thirty-six more holes for the seniors
In a wide open field of Class 3A boys golf teams, Chaska, making its first trip to state in 14 years, felt like it had a shot to compete. At the same time, though, it was 36 more holes together,… 
State Golf: Chan’s Danny Renner, Tonka’s Meyer, Chan and Herron place in top-10
The 2021 Class 3A boys golf state tournament was a how-low-can-you-go event at Bunker Hills Golf Course June 15-16 in Coon Rapids. 