Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the November 23, 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…
Two teens earn Eagle Scout awards
Two area teenagers, Evan Dougherty and Ethan Mackenthun, have achieved the rank of Eagle in Boy Scouts of America. 
Board votes down seeding changes for state tournaments
Regional representation is still something the Minnesota State High School League wants to emphasize. 
Carroll’s Double-Double and Morris’ 13 Points Not Enough, Men’s Basketball Drops Battle With Trojans
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Men’s Basketball team took on the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday and fell 69-59.
ECCS Superintendent Sayles-Adams chosen to lead Minneapolis Public Schools
Lisa Sayles-Adams, the superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools, has been chosen to be the next superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools, the Minneapolis district announced. 
Sager Tabs Another Double-Double, Polars Fall to UW-Stout 80-57
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Basketball team faced off with UW-Stout on Friday and fell 80-57.
Men’s Basketball Drops Home Contest With Falcons
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. 
Letter: Let’s hear it for downtown Chaska
I have stayed away from downtown Chaska “for the duration.”
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. 
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… 
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… 
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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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. 