Month: August 2021

I’ve had the good fortune to grow up in Chaska and call it my home. There are so many life experiences that go into forming one’s values and belief system, starting with your parents and family.

J.T. Canakes grew up in Eden Prairie. He remembers playing a few times at Athletic Park in Chaska, including in the Lions All-Star Series in 2008. Now a Chaska Cubs outfielder for eight seasons, the field, the team, are home.

Victoria Mayor Deb McMillan expressed disappointment that an easement agreement could not be reached for a trail connection along Bavaria Road.

Eastern Carver County Schools recently announced that it strongly recommends, but will not require, that all students, teachers, staff and visitors wear masks indoors when school begins in September.

Beginning Aug. 28, for non-tour related events, Paisley Park in Chanhassen will require proof of a full series of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID test taken in the prior 72 hours. Masks will also be required, according…

The Arts Consortium of Carver County is hosting a CD release concert and art fair.

The 2021 Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner, and this year’s 12 days of fun feature a variety of discounts, special deal days and money-saving tools.

The Carver County Fair returned last week for its 109th year.

A 32-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday, according to the Chaska Police Department.

Chaska Town Course instructor Eric Chiles rolled in five birdies over his final 10 holes to card a tournament-low 3-under 69 to finish tied for first at 1-under 143 at the 47th annual Minnesota Senior PGA Professional Championship Aug. 4-5…

Download the brackets. Fill them out. Submit them. It’s that easy to participate in the 2021 Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament bracket challenge presented by SW News Media.

Burnsville’s pitching staff held top-ranked Chanhassen to nine total hits, putting up zeroes on the board defensively the first four innings in both Section 3B match-ups Aug. 8 and 12.

Burnsville’s pitching staff held top-ranked Chanhassen to nine total hits, putting up zeroes on the board defensively the first four innings in both Section 3B match-ups Aug. 8 and 12.

In the last few years, I’ve noticed that many adults and particularly elementary through high school age children do not follow bike and pedestrian safety protocols. Specifically, riding their bikes against oncoming traffic (left-hand side of the road), instead of…

A duly convened Carver County grand jury returned an indictment on Tuesday, Aug. 10, charging Joseph Thomas Ness, of Chanhassen, with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of his sister on May 8, Carver County Attorney Mark Metz announced…

There are few things that pull communities together and instill a sense of pride and belonging like public schools.

It’s called “America last.” President Joe Biden and his handlers from the former Barack Obama administration are out to drastically change and weaken America, in preparation for their post-America global government. There — I said it. What other conclusion can…

The Minnesota legislature recently completed another regular session, and again they were not able to finish on schedule.

Each year, the Chaska Community Center sees a renewal of bright lights, loud sirens, and even brighter and louder laughs from visitors.