The holiday season is a time of cheer, but also a time of hectic shopping. 
Chaska community center upgrades cardio space
In the corner of the gym, Bob Unger does a few pre-cardio stretches against the wall. Popping in his earbuds, he powers on a Chaska Community Center elliptical for the first time in months after taking a pandemic break. 
Parents warned of children’s social media use following discredited threat of school violence at Chaska High School
Parents were warned about their children’s social media use, following two posts on TikTok and SnapChat Thursday referencing a school shooting occuring Friday, Dec. 17. 
Benefit Bashers donates $9,500 to His House
The Carver County nonprofit Benefit Bashers recently donated $9,500 to the His House Foundation, which provides housing and food assistance. 
Letter: Getting in one more game of baseball
On a warm-for-December evening (44 degrees in the early evening), a group of guys wearing assorted baseball uniforms came to Sunset Park in Chaska on short notice — to play under the lights one more time before winter arrived. 
Commentary: New technology used to track fish in streams
Along with monitoring water chemistry, staff at the Carver County Water Management Organization monitor aquatic life in lakes and streams to gauge the health of the water. 
Library: End year with a literary thrill ride
Join us for Winter music with Tara B, for an online show of winter tunes, other seasonal favorites, and more on Facebook live at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21. 
‘You just loved her’: Neighbors remember 4-year-old Adeline Raisanen
Thanks to 4-year-old Adeline Raisanen, a tradition of sorts graced Oak and Ash streets in downtown Chaska. 
Basketball: Chaska hands Wayzata first loss of the season
A first half marred by turnovers and missed lay-ups, the second half was the complete opposite. 
Red-headed woodpecker research in Minnesota takes many forms
The red-headed woodpecker is an uncommon sight in Minnesota outside of the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, where researchers have honed-in on dozens of breeding pairs that return each spring. 
Here’s what local county elected officials will be paid in 2022
Salary increases were finalized this month for elected officials in both Scott and Carver counties. 
Chaska Police Department reports: burglary, property damage
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Hockey Roundup: Third-period rally for Chaska/Chanhassen in third home win
Home sweet home. Chaska/Chanhassen won its third consecutive game at Chaska Community Center, a 4-3 win over Class A fifth-ranked Mound-Westonka/Southwest Christian on Dec. 14. 
Staying safe on Twin Cities roadways during winter weather
Winter weather arrived in force last Friday and the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety are reminding residents to stay safe on the roads while traveling this holiday season. 
Catalytic converter stolen from His House bus, donations covered most of cost
The community rallied for His House Foundation & Abundance, a local human services nonprofit, following a Grinch-level incident. 
Boys Basketball: Chaska holds Apple Valley to 45 points in first win
Was it pretty? By no means. Was it a much-needed win? Absolutely. 
Some Carver traffic signs going away
Betsy Griggs said she’d never noticed the “watch for children” traffic sign on Mt. Hope Road in Carver. 
Hawks hold Apple Valley to 45 points in first win
Was it pretty? By no means. Was it a much-needed win? Absolutely.
Waltzing their way to the top
One week before the first Metro West Conference dance kick competition, assistant coach Tara Lindemeier admitted to Kris Rydland she might have made a mistake. 
Nordic Ski: Numbers are down, but not the spirit in Chaska/Chanhassen program
The Nordic ski program at Chaska and Chanhassen high schools saw its numbers rocket upward over the last five years. Strong leadership led by David Paulson, a coach for more than five decades, and staff, responsible for building enthusiasm. 