When I was a young boy growing up in the 1950s, people would talk about America being a melting pot. They meant a nation with a population made up of many different nationalities all blended to make Americans. Now I…
Environment, pedestrian safety and new appointees addressed at latest council meeting
Abigail O’Reilly, of Girl Scout Troop 301, appeared before the City Council Feb. 6 and expressed her concerns around the environment and pedestrian safety in Chaska.
Chanhassen Rotary Morning Club seeking nominations for service award
The Chanhassen Rotary Morning Club is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Service Award. This honor goes to a Chanhassen citizen-volunteer who displays Rotary principles of service above self while performing exceptional community service duties.
From HGTV to TikTok, Daniel Wellens’ career is taking off
Daniel Wellens, a lifelong Carver resident, master artisan and owner of Country Tables & Furniture, based out of Cologne, is now a cast member on one of HGTV’s latest shows, “Renovation 911.”
Applications for summer engineering internships now open
The city of Chanhassen is offering two full-time paid engineering internships to qualified candidates.
Commentary: Healthy relationships for healthy hearts
How healthy is your heart? Many of you have probably seen a man in a TV commercial where he asks that question to different people on the street. No matter how they respond, he says something like, “How do you…
Carly Goetz returns to area to lead Chanhassen girls lacrosse program
The 2023 lacrosse season will be a full-circle moment for Chaska native Carly Goetz.
Projected growth compounds highway safety, efficiency concerns
At last week’s Carver County Board meeting, Deputy County Engineer Darin Mielke gave the board and public an update on the status of the U.S. Highway 212 project.
Ice sculptures make debut on above-freezing day
Another year, another impressive display of ice at Firemen’s Park.
Area roundup: Holy Family tops Chaska/Chanhassen in girls hockey (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 Feb. 6-11.
Area roundup: Holy Family tops Chaska/Chanhassen in girls hockey
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 Feb. 6-11.
Sons of Norway to host program on Norwegian forest cat
The Sons of Norway Scandia Lodge will host a presentation on Norway’s national cat, the Norwegian forest cat, on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Public Notices from the February 9, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the February 9, 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…
Boys hockey playoff preview: Chanhassen, Holy Family near the top
Area hockey teams are in the midst of one last week of the regular season before the section hockey tournaments begin. With the stakes rising soon, here is a look at the four teams in the area and how they…
Local author Betsy Gall writes book of her life, healing after grief
The life of Betsy Gall and her three children changed drastically on Thanksgiving Day 2019 when her husband, Dr. Matthew Gall, an oncologist at Chaska and Burnsville clinics, died by suicide at age 49.
Top NCAA talent coming to the University of Minnesota pool
The Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center is becoming a popular venue for the NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships.
Chaska/Chanhassen gearing up for section 2AA gymnastics competition
The postseason for gymnastics has arrived, and Chaska/Chanhassen is preparing for the upcoming section 2AA tournament Feb. 17.
Chaska’s Parker Dussault qualifies for Alpine ski state tournament
Chaska’s Parker Dussault had a lot to celebrate on his birthday.