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Commentary: Ari Nelson portraying St. Lucia in Nordic heritage celebration
Dec. 13 is one of the shortest days of the winter. Actually, according to the “old style” Julian calendar, it was the shortest day of the year. St. Lucia was from Syracuse, on the island of Sicily. The oldest record…
Chanhassen ends 13-game losing streak to Chaska in hockey
Tuesday, Dec. 6, was a night for hockey fans in Carver County to head to the Chaska Community Center for another edition of the popular Chaska-Chanhassen rivalry.
Chanhassen Lions Club wraps up its annual Christmas tree lot
Homes all around the area are now filled with festive Balsam fir and Fraser fir trees to celebrate the season, thanks in part to the Chanhassen Lions Club‘s annual Christmas tree lot.
Ridgeview Foundation gala raises more than $400,000
After a two-year hiatus, Ridgeview Foundation hosted its Under the Harvest Moon gala at Hazeltine National Golf Club on Nov. 19 and raised more than $400,000, the company said.
Chanhassen dance team holds event to support recent burn victim
The Chanhassen dance team hosted its second annual invitational meet Dec. 3 at Chanhassen High School, but the competition was not the only part of the event.
Letter: Take a moment to remember Pearl Harbor
Dec. 7, 1941—the attack on Pearl Harbor—was a day that has remained in infamy. Very few servicemembers who personally remember that day are still among us. The American Legion Auxiliary encourages everyone to do what they can to keep Pearl…
Area roundup: Boys basketball begins, Chaska girls’ move to 3-0
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the court, ice or mat and in the gym or pool. Here are some of the highlights from Nov. 28 through Dec. 3.
Storm girls’ basketball relying on defense, refreshed roster
One of the key lessons from a team sport like basketball is selflessness, and while that might be a tenant of the Chanhassen girls basketball team’s culture, head coach Kayla Walsh believes the team will need to become more selfish…
StormHawks ready to get back on the mat for 2022-23 wrestling season
With the team’s first home match Dec. 8, the StormHawks are ready to get back on the mat for the wrestling season.
Public Notices from the December 1, 2022 Chaska Herald
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Public Notices from the November 24, 2022 Chaska Herald
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As winter weather continues, snowmobilers excited for another season
With winter weather hitting Minnesota the last few weeks, local riders are getting prepared for the upcoming snowmobile season and are encouraging more people to get out and enjoy the sport.
Boys volleyball gets a step closer to sanctioned status
Boys volleyball moved a little closer to becoming a Minnesota State High School League sanctioned sport.
Chanhassen psychologist pleads guilty to health care fraud
A Chanhassen psychologist has pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent bills for counseling services that were never rendered, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
Southwestern Twin Cities Metro offering winter programs
Winter solstice isn’t until Dec. 21 but Carver and Scott counties already have tons of fun winter programs and activities lined up for the whole family this winter season.
Carver County inmate attempts escape, recaptured
Travis Clay Andersen, a level three predatory offender who resides in Chaska, attempted to escape custody at his scheduled sentencing hearing at the Carver County Justice Center Nov. 29 but was recaptured by deputies “within minutes,” according to the Carver…
Commentary: Let your little light shine
Have you noticed that there’s something missing from your life – and it’s missing more and more each day? There could be a variety of answers as to what that “something” is. If for you that something is light, you’re…
The Minnesota Valley Community Band presents 35th ‘Holiday Pops Concert’
The Minnesota Valley Community Band presents its 35th annual “Holiday Pops” concert on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Chaska High School.
Tickets for CDT’s 2023 musical ‘The Prom’ on sale
Tickets are now available for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ next show, “The Prom,” which runs from Feb. 10 to June 10, 2023.