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Jack Velasco and Caleb Carlson always talked on the pond at Grandma’s house about playing against each other on the ice. They wondered what it would be like in an actual game.

Three Rivers Park District will operate aeration systems in Lake Rebecca, Cleary Lake, Murphy Lake and Hyland Lake after Jan. 1. Operation of the aeration systems can result in unsafe ice conditions on portions of the lakes for the duration…

Minnetonka won six of 12 events, securing a first-place finish among seven competing teams in the Skippers’ fourth annual home invitational Dec. 17 at Minnetonka Middle School East.

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I recently participated in the Carver County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, along with other Carver County residents.

I recently participated in the Carver County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, along with other Carver County residents.

Just knowing people would travel days on foot for a chance to receive a life-changing operation inspired Bob Lucas.

Just knowing people would travel days on foot for a chance to receive a life-changing operation inspired Bob Lucas.

Ben Urbanciz stopped all 15 shots, posting his second shutout in Chaska’s sixth win in eight contests in a 5-0 victory over Hutchinson Dec. 15.

Ben Urbanciz stopped all 15 shots, posting his second shutout in Chaska’s sixth win in eight contests in a 5-0 victory over Hutchinson Dec. 15.

Chaska has never been one to think about what it must do to beat the opposition. One of the top dance programs in the state, Chaska focuses on what it must do to better themselves.

Chaska has never been one to think about what it must do to beat the opposition. One of the top dance programs in the state, Chaska focuses on what it must do to better themselves.

Canterbury Park’s 2017 live racing season will begin Friday, May 5 and run through Sept. 16. The Minnesota Racing Commission approved the Shakopee racetrack’s request for a 67-day thoroughbred and quarter horse meet on Thursday. (Read more…)

This winter the Staudts’ Christmas light show in Chaska has received national recognition for a 90-second tribute to Prince.

Formal charges were filed Thursday against Chanhassen High School Principal Tim Dorway, who has been on leave from the school district since Tuesday after being arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.

Community, community, community, spin, spin, spin . . . (Read more…) The Curling Rink, The Crooked Pint, The Event Center, The Firemen’s Park. The city can keep selling it, promoting it, marketing it endlessly and constantly in the Chaska Herald and in…

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Carver County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2017 Citizens Academy.

What was once a watch is now a warning: A winter storm is on its way with 6 to 10 inches of snow likely, and people will be digging out under dangerous wind-chill temperatures.

Home buyers in the Twin Cities metropolitan area aren’t taking any time off for the holiday season as pending home sales last month rose 9.0 percent compared to last November and are at their highest level for any November since…

Clint Christopher said District 112 has a lot of work ahead of it and he’s ready to get started as the district’s next superintendent.