Baseball goes hand-in-hand with summer every year, with players preparing for high school and college seasons or just continuing to play for the love of the game. Here is a look at results for area amateur baseball teams as of…
Area hockey players named to Upper Midwest Elite League and U.S. Under-18 team
Area hockey players recently earned roster spots to play top-level hockey in Minnesota and across the country.
Tourism promotion in Carver County up in the air
Every year, the Carver County Board of Commissioners reviews and updates the county’s strategic plan.
Canoers rescue missing dog from muddy river bank in Carver County
A dog that was stuck in the mud up to its neck is alive and reunited with his owner thanks to a group of hero canoers who spotted the poor pooch trapped in mud along the bank of the Minnesota…
Training camp has begun for the Vikings and fans can watch
Footballs are now in the air at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, home to the Minnesota Vikings.
Victoria approves preliminary plat for senior apartments
Three large apartment complex projects highlighted two agendas at the latest Victoria City Council meeting, including one that narrowly passed preliminary plat approval.
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Latin Days festival brings Latin entertainment, cuisine to Valleyfair
The Latin Days festival is returning to Valleyfair, celebrating Latin culture through a variety of live entertainment and authentic dishes.
Annual Mi C.A.S.A., MNUFC soccer clinic draws in over 70 kids
The rain quit just in time for Mi C.A.S.A. on July 24 for its annual Minnesota United FC soccer clinic at the Eastern Carver County Athletic Center in Chaska.
Victoria Scouts go the extra mile during New Mexico adventure
Victoria-based Scouts Troop 589 has returned to Minnesota after conquering an 11-day trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico, according to a Troop press release.
Letter: Coleman led on energy bills
As a leader in the clean energy business community, I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sen. Julia Coleman for her leadership in working across the aisle for a better future for all Minnesotans. Despite being in the…
Fire department splash pad helps kids cool off in Victoria
The pop-up splash pad was a perfect way to help Allysa Martinez’s two young children, and many others, cool off amidst the hot, humid weather on July 26.
Chanhassen couple starts home watch business
Laura and Matt Schuh know there is no place like home.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation announces new Board of Trustees members
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation announced the election of four new Board of Trustees members, which took effect July 1.
Chaska Downtown Highway 41 Project continues smoothly, on schedule
Construction on the Downtown Highway 41 Project is about halfway to completion after starting up back in mid-March.
Library: Book sale during River City Days
The Chaska Friends of the Library July book sale held during the River City Days celebration is on the plaza in front of the library on Thursday, July 27, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, July 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, July 29,…
Commentary: Looking for the Swift Fox
Standing on the open high plains of eastern Wyoming, I scan the horizon in all directions. To the west are some small rolling hills covered in dark green coniferous trees. To the south is an old homestead. Turning more to…
Amid staffing challenges, sheriff’s office turns to tech to tackle auto thefts
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office recently accepted a nearly $68,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for the purpose of funding additional auto theft prevention measures.
Carver approves cannabis ordinances
The Carver City Council adopted two ordinances related to cannabis use and sales in the community and covered several other items at its July 17 meeting.
Chevalle Country Estates wraps up first phase of nearly half acre native plant project
Chevalle Country Estates, a seven-neighborhood development of 304 homes, is in the process of transforming a half-acre of land near Lake Bavaria into a native plant haven.