Men’s Basketball Wins 5th Straight, Polars Move to 3-0 in UMAC Play
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Men’s Basketball team faced off with the Minnesota Morris Cougars on Saturday and came out on top by a final score of 64-56.
Latzke Knocks Down Single Game School Record 8 Threes, Polars Fall to Cougars 80-54
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Basketball teams faced of with the University of Minnesota Morris Cougars on Saturday in their first game of 2024 and fell by a score of 80-54.
Nick Mason Scholarship creates access to city rec programs
When Nick Mason was covering busing and desegregation in schools in Buffalo, New York, in the 1970s one thing stood out to him: education was the key to solving inequality.
Arb’s new culinary instructor wants cooking to be fun, focus on local
Beth Fisher is no stranger to a kitchen classroom. She’s been cooking for years in restaurants across the Twin Cities like Lucia’s, Wise Acre Eatery, and most recently Kruse Markit.
“Chaska, A Minnesota River City 1950-2000” will be released early this year
Chaska Historical Society’s book “Chaska, A Minnesota River City, 1950-2000” is set to be released in early 2024. This long-awaited sequel to the original “Chaska, A Minnesota River City, Prehistory to 1950” is over 20 years in the making and…
The 100 Club continues to bring holiday spirit to Chaska
Chaska’s “100 Club” may seem like it’s been around forever, but it’s more like 40 years that it has contributed greatly to the city’s downtown holiday cheer and festivities.
Carver County approves 2024 levy and budget
In December, the Carver County Board of Commissioners approved the recommended 2024 levy of $70,143,855, a 6.8% increase over 2023. In accounting for the tax base created by new construction, the proposed levy will have a 4.5% tax impact on…
Carver County Year End Review
At the Dec. 19 Carver County Board meeting, Board Chair John P. Fahey presented a year-end report highlighting the county’s accomplishments throughout 2023. Below is a summary per Fahey’s presentation.
Commentary: How to make this year be your best year yet
Are you making some resolutions? If so, you’re not alone. One in three people make resolutions at the beginning of a new year. Unfortunately, statistics show that people who make those resolutions often have abandoned them by the end of…
Latino V.O.I.C.E.S. holds King’s Day celebration
Latino V.O.I.C.E.S. will be holding a silent auction in celebration of Dia de Los Reyes (Feast of Three Kings) event on Jan. 5 from at their its Chaska office located at 123 W. Third St. Visitors and community members can…
Latino V.O.I.C.E.S. holds King’s Day celebration (copy)
Latino V.O.I.C.E.S. will be holding a silent auction in celebration of Dia de Los Reyes (Feast of Three Kings) event on Jan. 5 at its Chaska office at 123 W. Third St. Visitors and community members can come for a…
CCHS to host annual meeting and guest speaker
The Carver County Historical Society will host its annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 21.
Library: Lots of upcoming activities at Chan and Chaska locations
There are so many great activities coming up at the Chaska and Chanhassen Libraries.
Men’s Basketball Battles Winona State in Exhibition Game
Winona, MN – The Polars Men’s Basketball team faced off with Winona State on Tuesday and fell 90-69 in an exhibition match up.
Stormhawks hockey drops two one-goal games
The Chaska/Chanhassen girls hockey team lost three very tight games in a holiday tournament.
Chaska boys hockey snaps losing streak
The Chaska boys hockey team snapped a four-game losing streak with a gutty win against Lakeville North.
Warm, wet weather puts a damper on winter fun
While many Minnesotans have fond memories of white winters gone by, the snow and cold weather the state is known for has become less prevalent the past few years. The feet-deep blanket of snow that used to cover the state…
Shakopee, Chaska encampments shine light on homelessness in south metro
People often think of homelessness as a big-city issue, but as Shakopee officials learned recently, after discovering an encampment on city property, it exists in some of the wealthiest communities in the state, as well.
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