Month: February 2022

Join us for the final author in our online Winter Author Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. Minnesota author Abby Jimenez will discuss her writing experience and her books, including her newest title, “Part of Your World” on our…

The Chaska High School speech team recently competed in the East Ridge speech tournament in Woodbury. Out of the 28 teams that competed at the tournament, the Chaska team placed 10th.

Don’t be a sap. Tap your maple trees and get that syrup.

Have you thought about how your attitude could affect your success? Years ago, there was a motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar. He had a catchy phrase that is often quoted, “It is your attitude, more than your aptitude, that will determine…

The part of the world where we live lies exactly halfway between Earth’s equator and the North Pole. Mid-latitude locations like Minnesota’s feature distinct seasons in which the weather, landscape and living things change dramatically. Looking skyward, we notice changes…

Farm applications to honor farms that have been owned by the same family for 100 or 150 years are due by March 7.

Extreme Horse Skijoring returns to Canterbury Park on Feb. 12 with teams participating from all over the country.

Fantaye Gilbertson is as tough as they come. Anyone who purposely stands in front of opposing lacrosse team’s shots with only a helmet, chest and elbow pads and a stick to defend themselves proves that. When that person is a…

Chaska police responded to reports of seven residential burglaries in the early morning of Feb. 14.

Students will no longer be required to wear masks in Eastern Carver County Schools, as of Feb. 22.

Supporters of the annual Carver Lions’ Soggy Bottom fundraiser generated a total of $14,880 for two recipients.

Carver County recently nominated Commissioner Matt Udermann to represent the county on the Greater MSP Board. That board recently accepted and confirmed that nomination, according to a Carver County news release.

As a southern girl and a Minnesota transplant, winter activities have always been fascinating to me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine I would move from the Land of Enchantment to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, yet…

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the February 10, 2022 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…

Having just returned from three weeks in Yellowstone leading photo tours and workshops, I am tempted to write more about the several encounters I had with the large charismatic predator, the gray wolf. However, this time I think I will…

Are you codependent? Maybe you haven’t thought about that question. Also, maybe you think codependency only applies when substance abuse is involved. Originally, the term “codependent” was used to describe the partner (enabler) of someone who had an addiction. It…

Golf season is right around the corner and one way to prepare is at the Minnesota Golf Show.

The Chaska High School Speech Team traveled to Duluth for the Duluth Denfeld Rotary tournament this past weekend. The Denfeld tournament is the only overnight tournament for the team each year and the team members and coaches were happy to…

The Chaska American Legion Auxiliary Unit #57 will hold its monthly member meeting in person on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Rose Room of the American Legion Chaska Post #57, 102 W 4th St, Chaska. This month’s focus…

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Mallory Heyer became Chaska’s all-time basketball career points leader, passing Courtney Boylan, who had 2,148 points, in leading the Hawks to a 73-47 win over Robbinsdale Cooper. Chaska (18-2) is a perfect 11-0 in the Metro West Conference.…