Is the women’s volleyball team at the University of Minnesota the best kept sports secret in town?
Commentary: Exploring the digital divide
The “digital divide” has become an increasingly critical conversation in today’s ever-shifting tech landscape, especially in wake of the past year and half’s isolating pandemic.
Wednesday Roundup: Shakopee sweeps singles in tennis win over Chanhassen
Chanhassen won the three doubles matches; Shakopee won the four singles matches. A 4-3 score for the Sabers girls tennis team on Sept. 22.
Tennis: More than games won and lost for Chanhassen, Chaska doubles teams
The final score showed Chanhassen won the first doubles match 6-2, 6-1. What the score won’t tell you is the growth, not only in terms of tennis skill, but also leadership and experience, that the four players in the match…
Highway 7 in Minnetonka and Shorewood closed next two weekends
Resurfacing on Highway 7 in Minnetonka and Shorewood will close the road over the next two weekends.
Volleyball: Chaska, Chanhassen find wins in Metro West Conference play
Chaska kept pace with New Prague, both teams unbeaten in the Metro West Conference, after the Hawks dispatched Benilde-St. Margaret 25-18, 25-19, 25-13, on Sept. 21.
Soccer: Orono claims control in second half versus Chanhassen
Chanhassen boys soccer took a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute, the first deficit all season for second-ranked Orono, which rallied for a 3-1 win on Sept. 20.
Southwest Christian scores a pair of wins in top-5 showdowns
An expectation of success exists within the Southwest Christian boys soccer program. One really that started in 2014 with the likes of Alex Reimer and Josh Robertson, a perfect 15-0 regular season, and extended into five 10-plus win seasons in…
Grand jury indicts Shakopee man on first-degree murder charges for death of girlfriend America Thayer
A grand jury indicted a Shakopee man last Thursday on first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of his girlfriend in July.
Unselfish play leads to Stars’ road victory
An expectation of success exists within the Southwest Christian boys soccer program. One really that started in 2014 with the likes of Alex Reimer and Josh Robertson, a perfect 15-0 regular season, and extended into five 10-plus win seasons in…
Strong play throughout the line-up
It’s been a while since Chaska girls tennis beat Bloomington Jefferson. Four seasons to be exact.
First win of the season for the Hawks
Five contests into the season, Chaska was still searching for its first goal, twice defeated by a single score, another against rival Chanhassen ending in a scoreless draw after 90 minutes of play.
Center Bank opens in Chaska Commons
Center Bank expanded to the southwest metro by opening a new full-service location in the Chaska Commons located at 120 Pioneer Trail, Chaska. The bank opened its doors Sept. 20.
Football: Chaska improves to 3-0; bounce back win for Chanhassen
Week one showcased Chaska’s running prowess, a 250-yard rushing game for senior Jack Boyle. Week two saw the Hawks’ defense post a shutout, a win over rival Chanhassen.
Tornado clean-up efforts underway in Savage
The City of Savage began clearing storm debris today from neighborhoods impacted by Friday’s severe storm and tornado.
Around the Region: Minnetonka Volleyball wins home invite
Placing second in their first tournament of the season, Minnetonka did one better Sept. 18, in their home invitational.
Carver man identified in fatal crash was Nordic ski coach
The bicyclist who was injured, and later died, following an Aug. 31 crash with a vehicle in Carver County has been identified as John Robert Dyste, 66. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner released Dyste’s name Sept. 17.
Cross Country: Isabella Roemer wins at Eden Prairie’s Metro Invite
Isabella Roemer and Marissa Long were ahead of the field, running times of 18:33.1 and 18:39.2 for Chanhassen in placing first and second overall at the Metro Invitational at Eden Prairie’s Round Lake Park Sept. 18.
Swim & Dive: Minnetonka wins Maroon and Gold Invitational
Minnetonka swept the top spot in all three relays, the Skippers claiming the Maroon and Gold Invitational with 661 1/2 points on Sept. 18 at the University of Minnesota.
Road renamed to honor veterans of war on terror
Carver County has dedicated a portion of Powers Boulevard, between Highway 5 and Pioneer Trail, to the veterans of the Global War on Terror and their families, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.