Comforters over their heads and surrounded by pillows, Chaska native Kerianne Stuck Wright prayed while her 2-year-old daughter sang “Rain, Rain, Go Away” in their Pembroke, Kentucky cellar. 
Chanhassen girls honored for helping save life last summer in Lake Ann
Carver County Sheriff’s Office begins using body cameras
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office began training and rolling out body-worn cameras for deputies in October. According to Carver County Sheriff Jason Kamerud, everything is going as expected and is working well. 
Library: Reflect on life and hone writing skills
The library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24, Saturday, Dec. 25, Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1. 
U.S. Pond Hockey Championships returns after a year hiatus
Sounds of skates, pucks and cheering fans were missing from Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis last January.
Chaska Police Department Report: burglary, missing person
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Carver County board votes 4-1 to adopt 3.5% tax levy increase
Carver County officials adopted the upcoming fiscal year’s budget this month, raising the county’s tax levy by 3.5% over the current year. 
Commentary: Road projects lined up for 2022
It’s been a while since I last wrote in the Herald. Time flies when you are busy! 
Christmas in Color light show returns to Valleyfair
Christmas in Color’s drive-thru light show is back at Valleyfair in Shakopee. 
‘Wrappy Hour’ raises funds for area food shelves
Steve Anderson was just stopping in at Floyd’s Bar & Grill in Victoria for a drink before heading home to Waconia. 
Commentary: Struggling to put 10 pounds into a 5-pound bag?
First loss, but plenty of fight
A sleepy first period, Chaska recording just two shots on goal, the seventh-ranked Hawks awoke, scoring two goals, turning the momentum in their favor. 
Around the Region: Storm Hawks, Skippers hit the pool among talented roster of teams
With a field as good as the one the Storm Hawks Invitational had Dec. 18 at Pioneer Ridge Middle School, a fourth-place finish for Chaska/Chanhassen, a total of 398 points, was a good sign for things to come for the… 
Saturday Roundup: A hat trick and a shutout for Chanhassen boys hockey
It took 10 games in the 2020-21 season to reach four victories for Chanhassen. This season, only six games were needed. 
Hockey: Minnetonka hands Chaska first loss of the season
A sleepy first period, Chaska recording just two shots on goal, the seventh-ranked Hawks awoke, scoring two goals, turning the momentum in their favor. 
Carver County Attorney elected president of Minnesota County Attorneys Association
Basketball: Chanhassen scores overtime win over Robbinsdale Cooper
What a start for the Chanhassen Storm girls basketball team! 
Local districts respond to viral TikTok trend urging school violence
A viral TikTok trend is sounding off alarms among school districts across the nation as videos on the social media platform warned of potential school violence on Friday, Dec. 17. 
Letter: Thanks to everyone for the support
On Dec. 4, the American Legion Auxiliary Chaska Unit 57 participated in the Hometown Holiday event held the first Saturday in December in historic downtown Chaska. 
Commentary: Making food shelf more approachable for first-time visitors
We are all gifted and many of us choose to give our time and talents for the benefit of those who are less fortunate. 