The Chaska American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57 recently welcomed newly-elected officers at its annual Installation Ceremony.
Arboretum gets $20,000 for Farm at the Arb program
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has received $20,000 in an urban agriculture award, given by the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program, according to an Arboretum press release.
Police: 9-year-old boy missing in Savage
Savage Police are searching for a missing 9-year-old boy who was last seen around 7 p.m. Thursday evening.
Letter: Is 70% referendum headline possible?
‘Referendum enthusiastically supported with 70%+ of vote.’ This year or in the future, is that headline possible?
Not what founding fathers fought for
As a Vietnam veteran, I believe that those of us who served, and the thousands of my fellow men and women who died, did not risk their lives so that only some of the citizens of this country can vote.
Letter: Minnesota should invest housing resources back into our community
When it comes to home, local leaders have been stepping up. But there isn’t enough investment from the state back into our communities — and that’s a problem in the long run.
Carver County health ranked 11th in nation
Carver County ranks 11th in the fourth annual U.S. News and World Report Healthiest Community Rankings, presented in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation.
Couple bringing historic Carver building back to life
The building at 120 Broadway in historic downtown Carver has served many purposes over its 150-year history.
Victoria neighborhood protests level 3 sex offender
A group of frustrated, angry and concerned citizens is keeping a close watch on a level 3 sex offender recently released into their Victoria neighborhood.
Chanhassen physician publishes middle grade book, promotes diversity
Nina Hamza once stood in the frigid Minnesota weather, hose in hand, attempting to create an ice skating rink in her backyard.
Victoria showcases new Wasserman Lake park
Bill Affelt and his grandson James, 7, were very pleased after taking a brief tour around the new Wasserman Lake Preserve park.
Commentary: Enjoy an awesome vaccinated summer
I’m back! There’s a couple things to say before I get into what I wanted to touch on. One, happy summer. No more school! What could be better than that? Wait I know — being fully vaccinated. I can proudly…
Letter: Thanks to legislators for highway funding
The 2021 legislative session may have needed to go into overtime, but the wait has been worth it for those who rely on U.S. Highway 212 in Carver County and beyond.
Hwy. 212 construction funded from Cologne to NYA
The second phase of the Highway 212 construction project, between Norwood Young America and Cologne, was recently awarded $25 million in state funding.
Chaska police reports: Assault, missing person
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
Carver County Sheriff’s report: Inattentive driving, theft
Carver County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
Local restaurant owner charged with 21 tax crimes
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has charged Victoria man Sang Cam Ky with 21 felony counts of filing fraudulent or false sales tax returns, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Pitching leading the way for area teams
Home sweet home thus far for the Chaska Cubs, which sport a 9-4 record at Athletic Park through July 5.
Fourth is back
A proud crowd of red, white and blue youngsters were on the march this Fourth of July.
Chanhassen teenager killed in jet ski crash
Deputies from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol responded to a call of a jet ski crash on East Upper Lake on Lake Minnetonka at approximately 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 30, according to a press release from the sheriff’s…