As a motivational speaker for students, Joe Beckman talks about the toughest issues facing today’s youth, with a hope of changing the world.
Hamel Rodeo switches it up for 2018
HAMEL — Changes are in the works for the 38th annual Hamel Rodeo July 5-8 at Corcoran Lions Park, and organizers are hoping they will make for a better fan experience.
A success story is achieved for Chaska swimming
The Class AA State Boys Swimming and Diving championship finals was about one thing for Chaska, achieving your best.
Winter storm watch issued; up to 8 inches of snow expected
A winter storm watch has been issued for Monday into Monday night — with 5 to 8 inches of snow expected — and has been expanded to include all of the Twin Cities metro area.
Experience gained for next year
Sam Wolff knew the chances of winning a match in his first State Wrestling Tournament was a longshot.
A night of greatness in the pool
Sometimes an athlete has that feeling of greatness. They have that intuition that something big is going to happen.
State swim finals are tonight
With 20 of 21 state qualifying swims returning for the finals, Chaska/Chanhassen enjoyed a relatively successful first day in the pool at the Class AA State Boys Swimming and Diving Meet.
No victories, but good experience for Chaska/Chanhassen
Sam Wolff knew the chances of winning a match in his first State Wrestling Tournament was a longshot.
Best career finish at state for Minnetonka’s Boyd Mumbuwa
New to Minnesota as a sixth grader, mats and walls now surrounded Boyd Mumbuwa in the wrestling room as he joined the Wayzata high school program.
Authorities investigating student at Watertown-Mayer High School after peer reports ‘indirect’ threats
A boy is under investigation after the Carver County Sheriff’s Office received a threats complaint at Watertown-Mayer High School at 10:49 a.m. Friday, March 2.
New Chaska parks director on the job
Getting outside and doing something fun is a notion Marshall Grange lives by every day.
Part of Flying Cloud Drive in Eden Prairie to close for reconstruction project
Flying Cloud Drive from Charlson Road to Spring Road in Eden Prairie is scheduled to close on Monday, March 5, as part of the first phase the reconstruction project.
Letter: Words do not translate into action
A recent letter to the editor in reference to U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen’s voting record reminded me of my own experience as a voter for Paulsen (“Paulsen works with both parties,” Feb. 22).
Dance team hosts blood drive in memory of Lauren Beckman-Gillespie
The Chaska High School dance team is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive at 2-7 p.m. March 14 in the Chaska High School auxiliary gym in memory of 2006 graduate Lauren Beckman-Gillespie.
Three storylines at Class AA State Swim
1. How low will he go?
Rockford upsets Southwest Christian in playoffs
Leading by eight at halftime, a 10-point game at one point in the second half, Southwest Christian scored just 16 points over the final 18 minutes in a 43-40 loss in the opening round of the Section 5AA playoffs.
Winners of 2018 flash fiction contest announced
The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) announced the winners of its 2018 flash fiction contest.
QualiTech hires Erik Hagestuen as new director of research and product development for the AG nutrition division
Erik Hagestuen has joined QualiTech in Chaska as a new director of research and product development for the agriculture team.
UPDATED: Authorities investigating threats made at Chanhassen High School; student detained
A student was apprehended after peers reported threats of violence to Chanhassen High School administrators, according to a school official.
Student apprehended following reported threats of violence at Chanhassen High School
A student was apprehended after peers reported threats of violence to Chanhassen High School administrators, according to a school official.