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Chaska’s Burch helps Mavericks win national championship
Destinee Bursch played a big part in a history making weekend for Minnesota State University-Mankato. 
Commentary: A chance encounter with semi-aquatic Marsh Rabbit
For me, I enjoy all aspects of nature, not just birds. I find all of nature fascinating and that is what keeps me interested. So, while leading a photo tour to Florida recently, I was so excited to see a… 
Local stargazers travel to view solar eclipse
Swaths of people across North America from northern Mexico through the Midwest up to Canada will experience a full solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. For those at the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) in Carver County, this isn’t a time… 
Watch the Minnesota Twins’ future stars at CHS Field in St. Paul
The Minnesota Twins are expected to be a contender to win the American League Central division title again, and are a trendy pick to get to the World Series. 
Support group for parents of addicted loved ones comes to Chaska
Chaska has become just the second city in Minnesota to host in-person supports groups for the family members of addicted loved ones through a national nonprofit. 
The Sower Gallery in Chaska opens new exhibit
The Sower’s Gallery is hosting an opening reception for its new exhibit: “Nature’s Paintbrush, the Art of Linda Snouffer” from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. 
Chaska High School to hold 16th annual Chaska Bash
Chaska High School is hosting its 16th annual Chaska Bash, a fundraiser for various athletic and school needs. The Chaska Bash will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 12 at the Chaska Event Center, 3210 Chaska… 
Klobuchar visits Chaska Fire Station ahead of plans for emergency operations center
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minnesota, visited the Chaska Fire Station on Tuesday, April 2, to tour the future site of the Chaska Public Safety facility, which received a $1.5 million federal grant for an Emergency Operations Center. 
Tickets now on sale for U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine
The best amateur golfers are coming to Chaska and you can watch them compete at the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship. 
Commentary: Viewing the April 8 solar eclipse
Most people know that a solar eclipse will take place on April 8 and that it will be visible as a total eclipse in some parts of the United States. Since there won’t be another total solar eclipse visible within… 
10 years of Southwest Christian boys tennis
It is a milestone season for the Southwest Christian boys tennis team. 
Letter: A new look at Chaska’s history
I started glancing through the new Chaska history book: “Chaska: A Minnesota River City, 1950 – 2000,” and found it so interesting I started to read from page 1.
Chaska softball expects to contend
With the entire lineup returning, Chaska softball has high hopes for this spring. 
Chaska correction (4/4)
In the March 28 edition of the Chaska Herald, the front page story, “Housing bills threaten local control, area leaders say,” the article incorrectly stated various Minnesota lawmakers had signed a letter in support of the communities concerns. The legislators…
Public Notices from the March 28, 2024 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the March 28, 2024 print edition of the Chaska Herald? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of pdf’s…
Bloomington woman charged after pointing gun at officers during police chase in Chanhassen
A Bloomington woman is in custody after leading police on a car chase into Chanhassen where shots were fired on Tuesday, March 26. 
St. Paul woman sentenced 20 years in prison for Chanhassen murder
A St. Paul woman was sentenced 20 years to prison after fatally shooting her boyfriend outside a Chanhassen home in February last year. 
Chaska golfer wins college tournament
North Dakota State senior Jack Johnson was a big winner in San Diego this past week. 
Climatologist addresses climate concerns in annual Minnesota State of the Climate talk
The winter of 2023-24 will go down in history as tied for the warmest winter ever recorded in Minnesota’s history. In part, this winter being anomalous wasn’t a surprise. Long before high temperatures shattered historical records from December through to…
