A Minnetrista woman died on the scene Friday morning after colliding head-on with a semi-truck in Laketown Township, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. 
Public notices from the October 5, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the October 5, 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…
Dice and appetizers with Eastern Carver County Women of Today
Join the Eastern Carver County Women of Today for dice and appetizers from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Hazeltine Shores Townhome Clubhouse. Hazeltine Shores is located at 3456 Lake Shore Drive in Chaska. Please email RSVP or questions…
Big crowd for open house on Carver County road projects
The Oswald Visitor Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum was abuzz with heavy foot traffic last Wednesday evening — a sign of things to come for the nearby roadways. 
ECCS receives first of what it hopes will be many Blue Ribbon Awards
Eastern Carver County Schools are immune to neither disparities in student achievement nor the far-reaching effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on schools around the country and globe. 
Carver County to hold vaccine clinic
Carver County Public Health will host another vaccine clinic next week on Monday, Oct. 9, 3-6 p.m. at the Carver County Government Center in Chaska. The clinic is open to infants, children, teens and adults who are uninsured or whose… 
Commentary: Changing demographics behind nation’s discord
A friend, Dr. Sam Jano, recently sent me a poem that I thought was especially appropriate considering the nation’s current environment. I am not going to show the entire poem, but just the second stanza: 
Commentary: Thankful for educators
I had the honor of speaking to the Eastern Carver County Schools 2023-24 school year gathering of staff members. It was an up lifting experience as it presented an opportunity to share with them the critical role they play as… 
Letter: Former GOP lawmaker not running
After giving much thought to my plans for the upcoming 2024 election, I have decided that I will not run for the District 48B House seat next year. I want to announce this decision early to encourage others to step…
Crown of Glory Lutheran Church marks 20th year since pastor’s ordination
Pastor Reggie Klindworth is known as a builder — both of relationships within the Chaska church he serves and with impressive woodworking projects. 
Commentary: The spectacular Northern Lights
On my recent trip to the sub-arctic to photograph/film Polar bears and Beluga whales, we had an opportunity to witness and capture some images of one of nature’s most spectacular and inspiring shows, the aurora borealis — otherwise known as… 
Commentary: How is anxiety influencing your life?
Have you ever felt anxious? If you answered “yes” to that question, you’re certainly not alone. Everyone can feel anxious. That’s not surprising because life can be anxiety-provoking, especially in today’s world. 
Library: Get a fresh start with ‘Teentober’ at Carver County Library
It is not October at Carver County Library; it is Teentober. Teentober is all about fresh starts. If you are 12-19 years old, you can have up to $10 in fines waived from your account during October. Stop in at… 
City, Rotary holding outdoor concert Saturday
The City of Chaska and the Chaska Rotary Club are holding an outdoor music festival Saturday, Oct. 7, to raise funds for a Miracle League ball field and universal playground. 
Carver Lions celebrate 50 years of service
It certainly doesn’t seem like 50 years ago that Darrel Swanson and about 40 others started the Lions Club chapter in the city of Carver. 
Cash, Thomas, and Petkau Lead the Way as Crown Golf Defeats NCU
Waconia, MN – The Crown Golf teams competed in the NCU Dual on Tuesday at Island View Golf Course and both teams came out victorious.
Claussen Totals 24 Digs, Volleyball Falls to UW-Stout
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Volleyball team faced off with UW-Stout on Tuesday night and fell in three sets.
Women’s Soccer Drops Road Tilt to UW-Superior
Superior, WI – The Polars Women’s Soccer team traveled up north to face the Yellowjackets and fell 5-0.
Yellowjackets Defeat Crown 3-0
Superior, WI – The Polars Men’s Soccer team traveled up north to face the Yellowjackets and fell 3-0.
Mike Dietsch set to be new Chaska/Chanhassen girls hockey coach
High school girls hockey is a little over a month away, and the Chaska/Chanhassen StormHawks will be under new leadership for the first time in four years. 