All aboard! You are invited to River City, Iowa, to celebrate the 15th year of the annual musical productions at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen. 
Past growth boom means more maintenance now
Summer road construction is on Chanhassen’s horizon as the city continues to monitor its 115 miles of roadway. Five of those miles could be rehabilitated this year with construction expected to begin in June, according to the city. 
County senior day services to close after 45 years
When Blake Klaustermeier’s grandfather, Hillard, experienced a transient ischemic attack — better known as a TIA or mini stroke — on Valentine’s Day of last year, the family was relieved he was under the supervision of employees at Encore. 
Carver County Watershed Management Organization shares 2022 Annual Report
The Carver County Watershed Management Organization announced in its 2022 Annual Report that no new aquatic invasive species were introduced into county waters last year. 
Local nonprofit seeks to bring awareness, prevention to sextortion, trafficking of young people
The COVID pandemic created what Jessica Bartholomew, the executive director of Chaska-based A.C.T. United, calls a “perfect storm” of isolation and screen time — the ideal conditions for human trafficking, sextortion and the general sexual exploitation of youth. 
MnDot to host public meeting for Highway 41 project in Chaska, Chanhassen
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an in-person public meeting to discuss the resurfacing project beginning this spring between Pioneer Trail in Chaska and Highway 5 in Chanhassen.
Commentary: Do you qualify as a quiet quitter?
Do you know anyone who is a “quiet quitter?” In case that’s not a term that’s familiar, let’s look at its definition. According to Investopedia, “quiet quitting” refers to “doing the minimum requirements of one’s job and putting in no… 
CVFT’s spring musical ‘Big Fish’ hits the stage
Circuses, Alabama charm and dance breaks galore — Chaska Valley Family Theatre is bringing Big Fish the Musical to the Chaska Community Center stage. 
Commentary: “Convenience Store Woman” explores societal expectations
This column contains spoilers. 
ECC middle school bands to host annual mattress fundraiser
The fourth annual ECC Middle School Bands Mattress Fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 12 at Pioneer Ridge Middle School in Chaska. 
Minneapolis restaurant Mayta’s Cafe opens up a Chaska location
Starting a new business in a pandemic is no easy task, but husband-wife duo Chamroeun Chea and Hengtaing Nelson have made it work with their restaurant, Mayta’s Cafe. 
Chaska nonprofit works to prevent sextortion, trafficking of young people
The COVID pandemic created what Jessica Bartholomew, the executive director of Chaska-based A.C.T. United, calls a “perfect storm” of isolation and screen time — the ideal conditions for human trafficking, sextortion and the general sexual exploitation of youth.
Upcoming events at Minnesota Astronomical Society
NASA ambassador David Falkner will be the featured speaker March 2 at the monthly meeting of the Minnesota Astronomical Society.
Final ‘Passion’ play performances scheduled for March
The Shakopee Knights of Columbus is presenting its final performances of “The Passion of Jesus in Music, Word & Light” March 22-25 at St. Mark’s Church, 350 Atwood Street in Shakopee.
‘Adult prom’ headlines winery’s spring activities
In spring 2022, hundreds of high school students attending the New Prague prom made their way to the Next Chapter Winery to take prom photos. Jackie Brockway, the general manager for the winery, said the Barrel Room, which overlooks a… 
Search is on for dog lost at Shakopee boarding kennel
A man is asking the public for help searching for his dog that went missing from a Shakopee pet boarding business on Saturday, Feb. 18. 