The Shakopee Diversity Alliance is continuing its free webinar series, “Let’s Talk: Social Justice & the Legal System,” on Tuesday, May 17.
Finalists named for Teacher of the Year
May 2-6 is teacher appreciation week throughout the state of Minnesota.
Chaska track and field wins mixed relay
The Chaska track and field team won the mixed gender 4×400 relay at the Hamline Elite Meet on April 29. It was the first time the Hawks competed in the event.
State of lacrosse: Is the sport still growing or has it plateaued?
Has high school lacrosse in Minnesota reached its ceiling?
Commentary: We congratulate you on being named CEO
Did you know that you, yes you, have the distinguished title of CEO, chief executive officer?
Public Notices for the April 14, 2022 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the April 7, 2022 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…
Extreme weather becoming more common, according to Twin Cities meteorologist
Minnesota has seen its fair share of inclement weather this past year from a historical drought in the summer to the state’s first tornado reported in December.
Storm ready to contend again after difficult ending last season
The 2021 lacrosse season ended in gut-wrenching fashion for the Chanhassen girls lacrosse team last season, but head coach Rachel Panner expects the team to be one of the top contenders again for the Metro West conference and section championships.
Slavic Baptist Church in Shakopee aids Ukrainian refugees with money and people
Over the last few months, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has continued, the Slavic Baptist Church of Shakopee has collected funds to send to Ukrainian refugees in need of relief aid.
Commentary: Why I am a Rotarian
Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Letter: Raise wages of caregivers
My father has been a resident in local assisted living for about one year. Our experience has been great — the location is convenient for family and friends to visit and near many of my dad’s favorite places. Most importantly,…
Commentary: Escaping into a favorite volume of manga
Back in middle school, my parents often told me that I should reach for more mature and educational books. I was infatuated with young adult fiction at the time, particularly fantasy, and regularly whipped through two or three books a…
Jordan resident tells story of his band The Castaways and their runaway hit ‘Liar, Liar’
James Donna looked up the long flight of stairs as he headed to the upper level of The Hub of Jordan, a local coffee shop and general store.
Hawks baseball team hosts annual benefit game April 29 against Chanhassen
The Chaska Hawks baseball team will host its annual Strikeout Cancer and Diabetes game this Friday, April 29. The Hawks, currently sitting atop the Metro West conference, will play host to rival the Chanhassen Storm.
Library: Celebrate Music in May at the library
Celebrate Music in May with Carver County Library. Traveled Ground offers a unique combination of folk, blues, roots rock, and Americana styles on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Waconia City Square Park.
Carver County man sentenced to 40 years in sextortion case
A Carver County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for engaging in a child pornography and extortion scheme, the United States Attorney’s Office announced.
Carver County is No. 1 in health for the 10th year
Carver County ranks as Minnesota’s healthiest county, according to the 2022 County Health Rankings released by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute and supported by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation.
Legends Classic will return to The Meadows at Mystic Lake
The Legends of the LPGA, a tour comprised of some of the greatest names in the history of women’s golf, is coming back to The Meadows at Mystic Lake.
Two apartment buildings set for Clover Ridge neighborhood
Weeks after approving preliminary plans for multiple housing developments in the Big Woods Boulevard area northwest of downtown Chaska, the Chaska City Council gave the greenlight for a host of projects at its April 18 meeting.
Local food shelf seeks board members
The Bountiful Basket Food Shelf, serving the communities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria, is seeking volunteer board members.