St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars faced off with the UW-River Falls Falcons on Thursday and fell 77-54.
The Highway 41 and Peavy Road Roundabout is Complete
The Highway 41/Peavy Road roundabout project in Chaska is complete.
Sower Gallery to host reception for latest exhibit
The Sower Gallery, located at Shepherd of the Hill Church in Chaska, is exhibiting the work of impressionist painter Don Holzschuh and will host a reception Sunday, Dec. 3, from 12-3 p.m.
An innovative approach to juvenile probation
In 2023, the Carver County Court Services Office, which is in charge of people who have been placed on probation after committing crimes, collected data about the girls under its supervision.
Emerging farmer takes root in Carver County
At the end of October, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of eight members to its first Emerging Farmers Working Group — including Carver County resident Maren McDonell.
Commentary: Grateful for my Flying Squirrels
The population of any given animal species goes up and down over time in a geographic area. This is how nature works. Some years a species is plentiful and other years the population is dismal in a given area. These…
Commentary: Are you preparing for guests to arrive?
Have you had the experience of looking forward to family or friends from out of town coming to stay with you? Most of you probably have. Remember the anticipation and planning that went into having things ready for guests? You…
Community meal at Chaska church grows severalfold
Sandra Parsons brought her three young children along to pick up several containers of food during the Free Community Meal night, largely because pizza was on the menu.
Letter: Let’s hear it for downtown Chaska
I have stayed away from downtown Chaska “for the duration.”
Christmas tree in Firemen’s Park lit for the season
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony took place in Firemen’s Park in Chaska on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Villager Tower for November / December 2023
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Carver Villager Tower #401 November / December
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Sager Records Double-Double, Women’s Basketball Takes Down Lions
Ellendale, ND – The Polars Women’s Basketball team headed on the road and took down the Trinity Bible Lions 67-55 for the first win of the season.
Carroll Reaches 1000 Career Points, Polars Drop Contest to Blugolds
Eau Claire, WI – The Polars Men’s Basketball team faced off with the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds on Tuesday and fell 84-60.
Chanhassen’s Keagan Van Asten competed in two fall sports in 2023
Fall is always known as a busy time of year, especially for those involved in jumping back into high school athletics.
Chaska girls basketball entering new season with newness, yet familiarity
The 2023-24 season marks a time of change yet familiarity for the Chaska girls basketball program.
Six Polars tabbed for CSC Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Team
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Soccer team landed six players on the CSC Academic All-District team as announced by College Sports Communicators.
The right response: How resilience defined Chanhassen’s championship football season
Many words and phrases make up the culture of the Chanhassen football program, but the one that defined this particular group? Resilience.
Chanhassen captures first Class 5A state championship with thrilling overtime win
It took overtime for the second consecutive week, but Chanhassen captured the Class 5A state championship for the first time in program history, beating St. Thomas Academy 34-31.
Chanhassen captures first Class 5A state title in second OT thriller
It took overtime for the second consecutive week, but Chanhassen captured the Class 5A state championship for the first time in program history, beating St. Thomas Academy 34-31 in overtime.
Van Dam Hits Buzzer Beater, Polars Top Norse 58-56
Decorah, IA – The Polars Men’s basketball team faced off with Luther College on the road and came out on top 58-56.