The Arts Consortium of Carver County is hosting an event called the New Song Collective 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Chaska Community Center Theater, 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska.
San Francisco Town Hall on National Register
Members of San Francisco Township Citizens’ Advisory Committee recently celebrated the new designation of the San Francisco Town Hall on the National Register of Historic Places.
Victoria CIty Council approves 2022 budget
The Victoria City Council recently approved a preliminary 2022 general fund budget that calls for a 5.43% tax levy increase.
Football: Chanhassen scores 26 points in one quarter in win over Orono
Taking possession at their own 48-yard line, 2:35 on the clock, a six-point lead, one touchdown would have been nice, but three scores, that changed the entire direction of Chanhassen’s 26-6 win over Orono on Sept. 24 for Homecoming.
Letter: Expand and reaffirm American dream
One of the cherished aspects of what we call the “American Dream” is home ownership. It signifies a level of achievement that epitomizes the “dignity of work,” planning and responsibility.
Final drive touchdown improves Chaska to 4-0
Scoreless into the fourth quarter, Chaska, taking over possession with 3:38 remaining, drove 57 yards, the final eight on a catch-and-throw from Brayden Sanders to Colin Dussault for the 7-0 win over Waconia Sept. 24.
Commentary: Let’s look at how life is like a camera
Football: Chaska beats Waconia on final drive
Scoreless into the fourth quarter, Chaska, taking over possession with 3:38 remaining, drove 57 yards, the final eight on a catch-and-throw from Brayden Sanders to Colin Dussault for the 7-0 win over Waconia Sept. 24.
Community informational presentations set for District 112 referendum vote
With the Eastern Carver County Schools Nov. 2 referendum right around the corner, in-person and virtual community informational presentations are set for next week.
South metro entrepreneurs to open brewery in Savage
Loons Landing Brewery, a new establishment preparing to enter the Twin Cities beer scene, plans to put down roots in the south metro.
Cross Country: Minnetonka, Chaska in action at Buffalo Bison Invite
How good are the second-ranked Minnetonka girls cross country team?
Thursday Roundup: Wright County Conference title secured by Southwest Christian boys
Southwest Christian secured its first boys soccer conference title since 2015, in its first season in the Wright County Conference, a 5-0 win over Jordan on Sept. 23.
Mental wellness facility fills gap in mental health services in Carver County
The Steiner Kelting Mental Wellness facility recently opened its doors to patients in northwest Chaska.
Surreal time for the seniors
Ava Kallop dawned the purple and gold Hawks logo on her swim cap six years ago, then a seventh grader. That’s more than 40 Metro West Conference duals, five Maroon and Gold Invitationals, and a host of other meets including…
Swim/Dive: Surreal time for Chaska’s sixth-year varsity swimmer Ava Kallop
Ava Kallop dawned the purple and gold Hawks logo on her swim cap six years ago, then a seventh grader. That’s more than 40 Metro West Conference duals, five Maroon and Gold Invitationals, and a host of other meets including…
Letter: A few people to thank
In last week’s column (“Brought together by a love of baseball”), I failed to mention a few important thank you’s related to the Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament.
Commentary: Exploring our Swedish roots
I had the privilege of traveling to Sweden for two weeks in August with my sister and three first cousins. Our purpose was to dig deeper into our Swedish ancestry and explore the homeland of our great-grandfather, Sven Johansson, who…
Commentary: Fall color hikes abound in Southwest Twin Cities
There’s no better way to experience autumn colors in the southwest Twin Cities than a hike.
Black bears take one breath per minute while hibernating
Standing in a small clearing, deep in the northwoods of Minnesota, I was telling the participants in my black bear photo workshop some of the more interesting natural history facts about the American black bear.
Commentary: County is leader in DMV efficiency
Here to serve you — the people of Carver County.