Connor Ploen has joined Chaska-based QualiTech Environmental, Inc. as a project manager. 
League of Women Voters holds meeting to explain redistricting
Redistricting is a process that redraws congressional districts throughout the state and can impact congressional representation. Citizens can participate in the process in a number of ways. 
Costume 5K on Oct. 30
The Cuzzy’s Costume 5K and Little Goblin’s 1/4 Mile Fun Run is Saturday, Oct. 30 
Big games for Boyle, Bowe lead Chaska to 6-0 start
What team has defeated Chaska the most since district play was introduced? That would be Orono, which defeated the Hawks in 2015, 2018 and 2020.
Football: Big game for Jack Boyle, Ben Bowe in Chaska’s 24-3 win over Orono
What team has defeated Chaska the most since district play was introduced? That would be Orono, which defeated the Hawks in 2015, 2018 and 2020. 
$550 per pupil tax levy increase on Nov. 2 ballot for Eastern Carver County Schools
With an Eastern Carver County Schools operating levy referendum on Nov. 2, and early voting well underway, school officials have been making their case to voters. 
A cappella group Straight No Chaser coming to Mystic Lake
For those interested in experiencing a lively and impressive performance, a cappella singing is sure to deliver. Does this sound like something you want to hear for yourself? 
A capella group Straight No Chaser coming to Mystic Lake
For those interested in experiencing a lively and impressive performance, a capella singing is sure to deliver. Does this sound like something you want to hear for yourself?
Commentary: How to deal with stressful situations
Girls Tennis: Minnetonka, Holy Family reach semifinal team round
Top-ranked Minnetonka, coming off a playoff opener in which they did not surrender a game against Waconia, allowed just three games in a second-round team 7-0 victory over Chanhassen on Oct. 7. 
Cross Country: Top finishes from Chaska’s Nolan Sutter, Chanhassen’s Marissa Long
Nolan Sutter bested his top time of the season by 19 seconds, a fourth-place time of 16 minutes, seven seconds, in a 180-runner field at Alexandria Lions Meet of Champions on Oct. 9 for Chaska. 
Soccer: Minnetonka draw with Wayzata leads to Lake Conference title
Win? The Lake Conference boys soccer title would go to Minnetonka.
Officials shortage becoming a challenge for local athletic directors
A lack of officials has been making the jobs of athletic directors a little tougher this fall. 
Officials shortage becoming challenge for local athletic directors
A lack of officials has been making the jobs of athletic directors a little tougher this fall.
Back to normal for state tournaments for the school year
This fall has been a return to close to normal as possible for high school sports with state tournaments back on the horizon. 
Soccer: Minnetonka can win Lake Conference on Saturday
Alex Gonikman scored his eighth goal of the season as Minnetonka moved within a draw or win of a boys soccer Lake Conference title with a 2-0 road win at st. Michael-Albertville on Oct. 7. 
Commentary: Native plants help reduce water pollution
Adding native plants to your yard can help wildlife thrive, improve lawn health, and protect lakes and rivers. 
Volleyball: Chanhassen shocks No. 3 Eden Prairie in three games
Mary Cate Ziembiec and Ashlyn Steding were inside the Minnetonka High School west gymnasium, scouting out a future opponent in Eden Prairie in late September. 
Commentary: We’re truly better together
Editor’s note: Carver Mayor Courtney Johnson and Chaska Mayor Mark Windschitl issued this joint message last week.
After a year of fear, Halloween attractions return spookier than ever
As forests fade from green to yellow and a frosty bite returns to the evening breezes, festive folks don’t have to travel far to find hair-raising horrors that have nothing to do with the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. 