Area swimmers and divers competed in section championship meets recently, with some advancing to the state championship meets at the University of Minnesota campus. 
Halloween bash raises $23,000 for Chaska Miracle League Field
A Halloween fundraiser has pushed the planned universal playground and Miracle League Field in Chaska closer to reality. 
Chaska/Chanhassen girls hockey ready to use speed and intelligence in 2023-24
Chaska/Chanhassen first year head coach Mike Dietsch wants 2023-24 to be defined by two words: smarts and speed. 
Villager Tower Special Edition – Carver Lions Celebrate 50 Years
The Villager Tower has published a special edition to celebrate the Carver Lions Club 50th Anniversary!
Carver Villager Tower Special Edition – Carver Lions Celebrating Fifty Years
The Villager Tower has been written and published since 1983 by Ricki Schultz. She can be contacted at (952) 448-5126 and [email protected].
Southwest Christian takes third-place in Class AA volleyball
The 2023 volleyball season came to a close for Southwest Christian at the Xcel Energy Center Nov. 11, the final day of the Class AA state tournament. 
Chanhassen uses another late-game drive to advance to Class 5A semifinals
While the Chanhassen football team had never been to the Class 5A state tournament before 2023, the Storm had a case of deja vu in its first state tournament game. 
Carroll Finishes With a Double-Double and Buckner Scores 23 as Polars Take Down Lions
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars faced off with the Trinity Bible College Lions on Saturday for the home opener and Crown came out on top 91-79.
Latzke Scores 16, Polars Drop Home Opener
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Basketball team faced off with the Grinnell College Pioneers on Saturday and fell 77-45.
Polars Fall to Panthers on the Road 64-20
Greenville, IL – The Polars football team headed on the road for the final game of the season and fell 64-20.
Public Notices for the November 9, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the November 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…
Police: Search for Shakopee woman now a ‘recovery effort’
Police say the search for a missing Shakopee woman is now a recovery effort. 
Area schools seek tutors through AmeriCorp programs
Nearly 40 math and reading tutors are still needed in schools in Southwest News Media’s coverage area, according to the national service group AmeriCorp. 
Dufault Takes First, Polars Run at NCCAA DII Cross Country Championships
Warsaw, IN – The Polars Cross Country teams headed to the NCCAA DII Cross Country Championship races on Friday. The women took home 3rd place and the men placed 5th.
Don’t let winter weather tap into your rainy day fund
Although winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21, Minnesotans know that winter weather often arrives much sooner. 
Carver County businesses looking for support on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25, and residents are encouraged to shop locally and patronize the small businesses that chose to put down roots in Carver County. 
Chaska High to present “Spamalot: School Edition”
It’s one of those musicals where the cast and support teams have as much fun, maybe more, than the audience. 
Library: Join photographer Doug Ohman at Chan library
Carver County libraries are closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11. 
Commentary: Are you your own worst enemy?
How are you? Most people when asked this question will politely answer, “I’m fine.” However, what we’re seeing today is that many people aren’t fine and wish they had more hope. What brought this to mind was a painting that… 
Commentary: Time for the holidays, Nordic style
November is here and Christmas celebrations are around the corner. The first Sunday of Advent is on Dec. 3.
Carver County libraries host programming for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
In recent years, and for the first time in the state’s history, the number of Minnesotans 65 and older exceeds the number of school-aged children, according to the Minnesota State Demographic Center. As the population continues to age, the shifting… 