Wait! What do you mean, “Eating can be hazardous to your health.” That sounds like crazy talk. We all know that you can’t survive without eating. Yes, that’s true. So, it would be more accurate to say, “What you eat…
Watershed district accepting entries for photo contest
The Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District is accepting submissions for its 2023 photo contest.
Chanhassen to celebrate 30th February Festival
Chanhassen will celebrate its 30th February Fest when the annual winter event takes place Saturday, Feb. 4.“We are so excited for another great February Festival this year,” city Recreation Manager Priya Tandon said. “We’re looking forward to celebrating with some…
Chaska Electric workers aid during the Blue Blizzard
Two linemen with Chaska’s Electric Department gave the residents of northwestern Wisconsin a different kind of gift this past holiday season — the gift of electricity.
Latino V.O.I.C.E.S. receives Chaska Human Rights Commission award
Latino V.O.I.C.E.S. won the 2022 Chaska Human Rights Commission’s annual award at the sixth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast on Monday, Jan 16 at the Chaska Event Center.
Area roundup: Chanhassen basketball bounces back after tight loss at Minnetonka (copy)
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 Jan. 9-14.
Area roundup: Chanhassen basketball bounces back after tight loss at Minnetonka
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 Jan. 9-14.
Southwest Christian’s dance team looking at its strongest season yet
Four years ago, the Southwest Christian dance program began its own team after its co-op with Holy Family ended.
Looking at emergency preparedness in high school sports
The sports world paused and held its breath on the night of Jan. 2 when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during Monday Night Football.
Minnesota Zoo holds upcoming ‘Zoo After Hours’ events for adults
Minnesota Zoo is hosting “Zoo After Hours” over the next few months, inviting adults to enjoy uniquely themed nights and activities.
Carver Scott Humane Society reducing concerns of post-holiday pet ‘gift returns’
Shortly after the holiday season ends, humane societies around the country are often flooded with an influx of pet “gift returns,” with owners and recipients of these animals quickly surrendering them.
Three Rivers Park District returns with full moon programs in southwest metro
The Three Rivers Park District returns this new year with one its most popular programs — Under the Full Moon — which offers participants a chance to explore winter sights and sounds under the light of the beautiful full moon…
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is hosting its 2023 Poetry Contest
Students and adults from Carver County and beyond are encouraged to submit a poem by midnight March 1 to be considered for the Arts Consortium of Carver County’s 2023 Poetry Contest.
Public Notices from the January 12, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the January 12, 2023 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…
Arboretum hosts Winter Wellness Fair, featuring local vendors, experts
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is hosting a Winter Wellness Fair on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oswald Visitor Center and Snyder Building.
11 candidates file for Chanhassen City Council vacancy
Eleven people have applied to fill a vacant seat on the Chanhassen City Council, according to City Manager Laurie Hokkanen. The application deadline was Jan. 6.
Commentary: Keeping sidewalks safe and lakes clean
Across Minnesota, chloride levels in lakes and rivers are on the rise. So far, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has identified 54 lakes with chloride pollution above state standards and more than 70 more that are at risk. Even though…
Baylor Regional Park hosts candlelit ski, hayride event
Carver County’s Baylor Regional Park in Norwood Young America is hosting its annual Candlelit Ski and Hayride events from 4:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 28 and Feb. 25.
Ahead of cannabis legalization, new store to open in south metro
Over the summer, Jim Cramond, owner of Strains of the Earth, was concerned that he may no longer be able to sell products containing THC. The city of Jordan was contemplating a temporary moratorium on the sale of THC products…
Chaska police respond to vehicle theft, missing person reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.