Scott Jensen, a Chaska physician and former state lawmaker, came in first among seven candidates in a straw poll for governor held Feb. 1 when the Carver County Republican Party met to caucus.
Chaska dance team waltzes back to Target Center
Last year, at the end of a 2021 winter sports season shortened by the COVID pandemic, teams at least got the opportunity to compete for a chance to qualify for state tournaments. The true section experience, however, remained lost amid…
Public Notices from the February 3, 2022 Chaska Herlad
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the February 3, 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…
Supporters of convicted former police officer Kim Potter gather outside Shakopee prison
A small group of people gathered outside the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee on Saturday in support of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who is awaiting sentencing for manslaughter in the death of a 20-year-old man.
Carver Liquor closes, abandons plans for relocation
Hopes of a larger store at a different location unfortunately never materialized for Carver Liquor, causing the business to close last month.
Victoria establishes guidelines for city-owned drones
The city of Victoria recently approved an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) policy designed to assist the city with a wide variety of important and public safety projects, according to Fire Chief Andrew Heger.
Victoria establishes guidelines for city-owned drones (copy)
The city of Victoria recently approved an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) policy designed to assist the city with a wide variety of important and public safety projects, according to Fire Chief Andrew Heger.
GOP caucuses bring out sense of urgency: Jensen winning straw poll for governor
Energized at the prospects of gaining ground in November’s election and unified over a sense of purpose, ardent Republicans gathered across Minnesota on Tuesday night in small groups to plan their push.
McKenna Thom, Reese Norbie have sights set on state gymnastics meet
Reese Norbie and McKenna Thom have been teammates on the Chaska/Chanhassen gymnastics team for three seasons. They are two of the three seniors on the team this winter, along with Kari Wichmann.
Letter: Coleman needs to listen to constituents
“Are you listening with both ears” is a question I would often ask my young children when I wanted to make sure they were intently listening to me. Our State Senator, Julia Coleman, is also a mother and should be…
Commentary: Improved listening skills can enhance your life
Why is listening important? We got to thinking about this question for several reasons this week. The importance of listening was the topic in a recent meeting of the MarshWinds Toastmaster group. As speakers, they also realize the importance of…
Library: Winter Reads, author series continue
Carver County Library will open for scheduled services at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 4, after staff training.
‘A sense of home’: Organizations, volunteers support Afghan refugee resettlement
Hundreds of Afghan refugees will arrive in Minnesota this month as February deadlines approach to move families out of military bases and into a new place to call home.
All-around spectacular seniors
Reese Norbie and McKenna Thom have been teammates on the Chaska/Chanhassen gymnastics team for three seasons. They are two of the three seniors on the team this winter, along with Kari Wichmann.
Herald reports from way back when
Feb. 3, 1949: There will be a card party in the basement of Guardian Angels School next Sunday afternoon, February 6th. The public, men and women, are cordially invited to attend. Card playing will start promptly at 2 o’clock. At…
Chaska declares local emergency, city meetings go online
The Chaska City Council declared a local emergency at a special Jan. 24 meeting.