Minnesota’s population remains on the rise with continued growth in urban and suburban communities, with suburban counties in the southwest metro continuing to outpace the metro region in new residents, according to estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Population grows across state, southwest metro
Minnesota’s population remains on the rise with continued growth in urban and suburban communities, with suburban counties in the southwest metro continuing to outpace the metro region in new residents, according to estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Memorial Day is May 28
Chaska’s annual Memorial Day services are Monday, May 28.
Letter: Wear a poppy to support veterans
Chaska Auxiliary Unit 57, along with members of the Legion and Sons of the American Legion, will be distributing poppies beginning on Thursday, May 24 and continuing through Saturday, May 26 at four locations in the Chaska and Carver area. This year you will find us in Chaska at Cooper’s Foods, Chaser’s and Cub Foods, and we will also be at Mills Fleet Farm in Carver.
Letter: Candidate is truly outstanding
I’m a moderate Democrat who has seen many candidates come and go. This year, our candidate for state representative is truly outstanding.
Letter: Our community deserves better
Our state representative, Joe Hoppe, was one of just four legislators to recently vote against a proposal to make it easier for victims to fight sexual harassment in the courts.
Updated: What’s Up this Weekend?: Memorial Day services
The upcoming three-day weekend is celebrated as the beginning of summer, but it is truly a chance to honor those who died in active military service, defending the United States and its people. Here are the ways some southwest metro communities will observe the day.
Chaska retains Cup from Chanhassen
The annual Chaska Chan Cup went to the Hawks for 2018.
Chanhassen softball advances to final four
Chanhassen, coming off its first section playoff loss since 2015, kept the season alive, an 11-1 win in five innings over Eden Prairie May 24 at Miller Park.
Fire, Stars advance in Section 5AA Baseball
Brady Richter struck out seven of the first 10 batters faced, combining with Patrick Barrett to throw a one-hitter in Holy Family Catholic’s 14-0 win over Minneapolis North in the Section 5AA first round May 24 in Victoria.
Paulsen to hold town hall meetings on May 30
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Eden Prairie, is holding live town hall meetings in three different communities on Wednesday, May 30.
AutoPlex hosts ‘Cody’s heroes’ and military vehicles May 26
Purple Heart veteran Cody Westphall, and his therapy dogs and trainers, will be featured at the Military Appreciation Show, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 26 at the ChanhassenAutoPlex.
Bon Voyage: Chaska native to sail around the world without GPS
270 days.
Plan would add hundreds of new residents to downtown Chaska
A major development would add hundreds of residents to downtown Chaska.
Nicky rolls over for tummy stroking and brushing
Nicky likes to be held, affectionately rubbing against your face, kneading you with her paws, and quietly purring. She is curious, playful and enjoys chasing wand toys or watching wildlife out the window. Nicky rolls over for tummy stroking and brushing. She isn’t thrilled about other cats or the energy of small kids. Nicky is a friendly 6-year-old who like most cats will take a couple days to adjust to a new location and changes in routine.
Carver City Hall plans move forward
Plans for building a new Carver City Hall are moving forward with a smaller estimated cost overrun and no delay in starting construction.
What happened on this date in local history?
May 24, 1934: Notice is hereby given that from and after this date of notice boys must refrain from using my pasture known as the ‘Town’ pasture as a baseball grounds. Too much damage has been done to fencing, etc. and I will not tolerate this further. Michael Trebiatoski, Chaska, Minn.
Look back
Chaska Police reports: A quiet week marred by domestics
Chaska police officers responded to the following calls.
Fire doubles teams advance to semifinal round
The doubles teams of Joe and John Simon, and Danny Reddan and Griffin Johnson are through to the Section 2A Individual Tournament semifinals.