Getting a second crack at Breck School, Holy Family Catholic, defeated by 32 points in the regular season, gave it a good fight, falling 66-64 in the Section 5AA East semifinals Feb. 27 at St. Michael
Vergara and Benitez back in court
Reinol Vergara and Edson Benitez were back in Carver County Court Thursday, Feb. 25 for the first time since being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Earl Olander.
Pets of the week
Pets of the Week
Basketball: Improbable rally for improbable league title
Arms raised, Chaska players and coaches watched as the final seconds of the clock ticked away. Ready to explode into celebration mode, the whistle blew. 0. (Read more…)1 seconds left.
Basketball: Lake title shared with Hopkins
Hoping to win the Lake Conference title outright, finishing the regular season with 20 straight wins, fourth-ranked Minnetonka was derailed by Hopkins 70-60 on Feb. 26.
Commentary: Should have been a museum
This is in reply to Denny Welter’s letter about the loss of the park and if the city was developer friendly or not ("This is not a park anymore," Feb. 18).
Carver County hosts Maple Syrup Open House
Carver County Parks Department invites the public to its 8th Annual Maple Syrup Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p. (Read more…)m. on Saturday, March 19, at Baylor Regional Park, 10775 County Rd 33, Norwood Young Amer
Wrestling: Four area wrestlers advance to semifinals
Day one is in the books.
Commentary: Fresh voice and bold vision
What a great political year we have.
BCA releases 2015 permit to carry annual report
The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) today released the 2015 Permit to Carry Report, an annual report summarizing data submitted by Minnesota law enforcement agencies regarding applications
Mental evaluation ordered for Gilpin
Joshua Gilpin was back in court Feb. 24 facing charges of first- and second-degree attempted murder.
Commentary: Life experiences shape character
Editor’s note: The author is vying for the GOP nomination to represent State Senate District 47.
Commentary: In line with GOP platform
Carver County has a senate race going, one candidate is Scott Jensen. I’ve known him for years. He is trying for the endorsement of the local Republican Party. (Read more…)
Artists display work at city hall
A new exhibit at Shorewood City Hall displays the work of three artists attending local community education classes.
Commentary: Temperament and tolerance say a lot
I have been receiving mailings from the candidates running for state senate here in Caver County. Both seem well versed in the issues.
Basketball: Tested Fire move on in section playoffs
In a match-up of teams moving classes this season – sixth-seeded Holy Family Catholic down from 3A, and No. 3 seed Southwest Christian up from 1A – it was the tested Fire that came away victors on Feb
Commentary: Didn’t see the mud slung
Several weeks ago after the District 47 Republican State Senate debate, a letter to an editor caught my eye. The writer wrote about an “unprovoked attack” and getting down in the “mud” and ‘slinging m
Commentary: Understands value in winning to govern
Editor’s note: The author is mayor of Carver.
The friendly face
Karen Campbell has a way with people. Whether she’s welcoming them from her perch at the front desk at the Chaska Community Center or offering up a cup of coffee at The Lodge, she aims to make sure th
Commentary: Uniquely qualified to be advocate
I am writing in support of Dr. Scott Jensen, who is seeking to be the endorsed Republican candidate for the Senate District 47 seat.