The 2023 season came to an end for three Carver County teams who qualified for the Minnesota Baseball Association Class B and C state tournaments. Chaska and Carver were eliminated on the field, Victoria was eliminated for reasons off of… 
Community Foundation for Carver County to host inaugural Philanthropy Dinner
The Community Foundation for Carver County will be holding its inaugural Celebration of Philanthropy dinner on Sept. 20 at the Island View Golf Club in Waconia from 5:30-8 p.m.
Wacipi 2023: A time to dance, share and reflect
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosted its annual Wacipi last weekend, Aug. 18-20. 
Champions crowned at Chaska Town Course club championship
The Chaska Town Course held its annual club championship Aug. 19 and 20, crowning champions in multiple divisions.
Public Notices from the August 17, 2023 Chaska HErald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the August 17, 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…
Chaska Historical Society’s upcoming fall events
The Chaska Historical Society will be hosting a free, family friendly, Old Time Medicine Show Reenactment at 1 p.m. at the Chaska History Center on Sept. 15 and Sept. 23. 
Correction: Southwest Christian tennis
A story in last week’s Herald about the Southwest Christian girls tennis team had incorrect scheduling information.
Consistency is key for Chaska girls tennis team in 2023 season
With the first match of the 2023 season a few days away for the Chaska girls tennis team, the word head coach Kevin Lungay wants to be the mantra for the players is consistency. 
Polars Women’s Basketball Releases 2023-24 Schedule
St. Bonifacius, MN – Crown College Women’s Basketball released their 2023-24 schedule, featuring 26 games, thirteen of those at home with the schedule culminating with the UMAC playoffs in late February.
Polars Men’s Basketball Releases 2023-24 Schedule
St. Bonifacius, MN – Crown College Men’s Basketball released their 2023-24 schedule, featuring 26 games, thirteen of those at home with the schedule culminating with the UMAC playoffs in late February.
Carver councilor Joy McKnight steps down, citing health and work issues
Citing increased work responsibilities and health issues, Carver City Councilor Joy McKnight resigned Aug. 9, effective immediately. 
Progress continues on Southern Valley Alliance’s new Shakopee site
Nearly a year into construction, Southern Valley Alliance’s move to downtown Shakopee continues to progress. 
Emmer opens new constituent office in Chaska
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., has opened a new constituent services office in Chaska at 1107 Hazeltine Boulevard, Suite 476. 
Highway 5 and Lyman Boulevard closure extended until Aug. 26
The Highway 41 closure between Highway 5 and Lyman Boulevard will be extended until Aug. 26, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation
2023 Relay for Life raises over $20,000
The 2023 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Carver County, held Aug. 5 at Veterans Park in Chaska, was noted as a “huge success,” according to a press release from the organization. 
Mizzy’s Pizza opens up sit down-based location in Carver
What started off as a childhood nickname for Jeff Misgen has expanded into a two-location pizza business called Mizzy’s Pizza, now with a restaurant in Carver. 
Auburn Manor receives $235,995 in state funding
Auburn Manor, a senior living residence in Chaska, received $235,995 of new state funding as part of a bipartisan agreement to stabilize an economic sector that’s facing financial hardship, announced state Rep. Lucy Rehm, DFL-Chanhassen. 
‘Starry Trek’ event combats invasive algae with statewide search
This Saturday, Aug. 19, volunteers are encouraged to join a state-wide search for starry stonewort, an invasive algae that was first introduced to Minnesota waters in 2015. 
Library: Some titles you don’t want to miss
If you have been unable to attend the book clubs at the Chanhassen Library or Victoria libraries, here are some of the titles you may have missed: 
Carver-Scott 14th annual Master Gardener Plant Sale to be held Aug. 26
The 14th annual Carver-Scott Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held at the Chaska Cub Foods Parking Lot from 9 a.m.-noon on Aug. 26. 