Southwest Christian athletic director Darin Keizer is heading home.
Stormhawks boys swim team stays busy in the pool
Its been a busy new year for the Chaska/Chanhassen boys swim team.
Launch Ministry opens café to teach, support youth
A coffee shop just off Highway 212 in Cologne opened its doors this month to do more than serve up a good cup of coffee.
After four years, Carver County veteran receives a proper farewell
In early January, an intimate ceremony was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in honor of a veteran whose remains went unclaimed at a Chaska funeral home for nearly four years following his passing.
Ice rinks finally flooded and have ‘really great ice’
The ice rinks in Clover Ridge Park and Lion’s Park are finally flooded and ready for skaters. Due to the abnormally high temperatures and lack of snow, rinks were unable to be flooded until the middle of January where public…
Sheriff’s office warns against ‘smash-and-grabs
Neither broad daylight nor below-freezing temps deterred a St. Paul man from committing a string of car break-ins in Chanhassen earlier this month.
Final year for Carver Lions hosting ‘Soggy Bottom’
The unique Soggy Bottom Golf Tourney fundraiser will end its 15-year run on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Riverside Park in Carver.
SMSC to host Winter Wacipi Feb. 3-4
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will be hosting its Winter Wacipi celebration Feb. 3 and 4 at the at Hocokata Ti, 2300 Tiwahe Circle, in Shakopee. As with the Summer Wacipi, the winter event is open to the public with…
Polars Land 56 Student-Athletes on Fall UMAC Academic All-Conference List
St. Bonifacius, MN – Crown had 56 fall sport student-athletes named Academic All-Conference, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) office announced today.
Ten-year plan in place to prevent invasive carp in the state
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the updated Invasive Carp Action Plan for the next 10 years of prevention and management efforts in the state.
Buckner and Swoboda Both Earn UMAC Weekly Award Honors
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference announced player of the week awards this morning and two Polars were named, Tyrus Buckner and Caden Swoboda.
Commentary: How to fill the gaps in your life
We all have areas in our lives that could use improvement, gaps between where we are and where we want to be. These gaps may be in our health, relationships, career, or gaps in reaching our goals. Closing these gaps…
Polar Party planned at Lowry Nature Center
Lowry Nature Center’s annual winter celebration, the “Polar Party” is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria.
New speakeasy planned for downtown Chaska
To say that Red Bench Bakery is a Chaska community hub is an understatement. It is a gathering place for city officials, a staple of downtown businesses, and one of the only bakeries in the area that bakes fresh loaves…
Women’s Soccer Given 2023 NISOA Sportsmanship Award
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Soccer team was given the 2023 NISOA Sportsmanship Award last week.
Polars Track and Field Breaks 7 School Records at Ole Opener
Northfield, MN – The Polars Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field teams competed at the Ole Invite on Saturday and totaled 7 new school records.
Buckner Scores 28 Points, Polars Fall to Rams 84-81
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Men’s Basketball team faced off with the North Central Rams on Saturday and fell by a score of 84-81.
Women’s Basketball Drops Hard Fought Game to Rams 66-60
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Basketball team faced off with the North Central Rams on Saturday and fell 66-60.
Five Polars Score Double Digits, Men’s Basketball Defeats Northwestern 91-67
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Men’s Basketball team faced off with the Northwestern Eagles on Saturday night and came out on top 91-67.
Eagles Best Polars in Saturday Evening Matchup 71-56
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Basketball team faced off with the Northwestern Eagles on Saturday and fell by a score of 71-56.