Author: drue

Toward the end of the Chaska City Council meeting on June 26, City Attorney Jacob Saufley announced that it would be his last council meeting.

The city of Chaska in 2022 participated in a standard measures program through the State of Minnesota, which rates six facets of city program performance, and discussed the results at its June 26 city council meeting.

For each of us, life consists of a series of journeys. Some journeys are our daily ones like going to school, to work and to church. Many times, we have consistent stores we shop in, restaurants we eat at and…

In recent years I have been critical of the Minnesota Legislature for failing to complete its job during the legislative session. The news media would often blame this failure on divided government, but I believe that in a democracy what…

One Chanhassen resident has taken it upon himself to develop a map in order to help Lake Minnewashta boaters avoid boat damage and potential safety risks.

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 29, 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…

Students from across the state gathered June 3 to perform in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association’s 86th Annual State Honors Concert.

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to live and work on a farm in the olden days, the 59th annual Old-Time Harvest Festival, presented by Scott-Carver Threshers, in Jordan, is the best place to be.

Baseball goes hand-in-hand with summer every year, with players preparing for high school or college seasons or just continuing to play for the love of the game. Here is a look at results for area legion and amateur baseball teams…

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 22, 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…

Valleyfair’s Grand Carnivale international festival is back in Shakopee, incorporating food and live entertainment from all over the world.

The Chaska Post 57 senior Legion baseball team might have a new face at the helm, but the team is full of senior leadership and plans to continue its ongoing culture.

I just spent a lovely day with a group of people who are intent upon preserving the history of their communities in Carver County. It is gratifying to know that my passion for preservation is shared by others.

Despite being the land of 10,000 lakes, water is an invaluable resource and the state and its cities are making efforts to encourage mindful water use and conservation.

The Landing Senior Apartments has started the Chaska Chess Club and is looking for players.

Libraries are closed on Tuesday, July 4.

Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.