A small group of people gathered outside the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee on Saturday in support of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who is awaiting sentencing for manslaughter in the death of a 20-year-old man. 
Carver Liquor closes, abandons plans for relocation
Hopes of a larger store at a different location unfortunately never materialized for Carver Liquor, causing the business to close last month.
Victoria establishes guidelines for city-owned drones (copy)
The city of Victoria recently approved an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) policy designed to assist the city with a wide variety of important and public safety projects, according to Fire Chief Andrew Heger. 
Victoria establishes guidelines for city-owned drones
The city of Victoria recently approved an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) policy designed to assist the city with a wide variety of important and public safety projects, according to Fire Chief Andrew Heger. 
GOP caucuses bring out sense of urgency: Jensen winning straw poll for governor
Energized at the prospects of gaining ground in November’s election and unified over a sense of purpose, ardent Republicans gathered across Minnesota on Tuesday night in small groups to plan their push. 
McKenna Thom, Reese Norbie have sights set on state gymnastics meet
Reese Norbie and McKenna Thom have been teammates on the Chaska/Chanhassen gymnastics team for three seasons. They are two of the three seniors on the team this winter, along with Kari Wichmann. 
Letter: Coleman needs to listen to constituents
“Are you listening with both ears” is a question I would often ask my young children when I wanted to make sure they were intently listening to me. Our State Senator, Julia Coleman, is also a mother and should be… 
Library: Winter Reads, author series continue
Carver County Library will open for scheduled services at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 4, after staff training. 
Commentary: Improved listening skills can enhance your life
Why is listening important? We got to thinking about this question for several reasons this week. The importance of listening was the topic in a recent meeting of the MarshWinds Toastmaster group. As speakers, they also realize the importance of… 
‘A sense of home’: Organizations, volunteers support Afghan refugee resettlement
Hundreds of Afghan refugees will arrive in Minnesota this month as February deadlines approach to move families out of military bases and into a new place to call home. 
All-around spectacular seniors
Reese Norbie and McKenna Thom have been teammates on the Chaska/Chanhassen gymnastics team for three seasons. They are two of the three seniors on the team this winter, along with Kari Wichmann. 
Herald reports from way back when
Feb. 3, 1949: There will be a card party in the basement of Guardian Angels School next Sunday afternoon, February 6th. The public, men and women, are cordially invited to attend. Card playing will start promptly at 2 o’clock. At… 
Chaska declares local emergency, city meetings go online
The Chaska City Council declared a local emergency at a special Jan. 24 meeting. 
A life-changing journey
The start to the 2021-22 boys basketball season was foreign to the Chaska program. Just one win in the first eight games. A program that year in and year out is winning conference titles and in the mix for a… 
Wright County Conference champions (2x)
Holy Family Catholic clinched the Wright County Conference boys hockey title, stretching a win streak to six games, in a 5-2 road win at Delano/Rockford on Jan. 27.
Saturday Roundup: Minnetonka snaps Chaska’s win streak in double overtime
It took overtime, but Chaska defeated Minnetonka, clinching the No. 1 seed for the Section 2AAAA Girls Basketball Tournament in 2021. It made the Skippers go through both Eden Prairie and the Hawks. 
Commentary: Lower your stress by having more patience
How patient are you? We all get impatient at times. For many people, the last couple of years have been trying our patience. Yes, we have been forced to adjust to the many changes that have occurred. This can contribute… 
Chanhassen’s Ren Clayton becomes sports reporter at WCCO 4 TV
Ren Clayton was in one of the most beautiful places on the planet in Hawaii, working as a sports anchor for FOX affiliate KHON2. His down time was spent learning how to surf. 
Friday Roundup: Chanhassen, Chaska score wins on the hardwood
Chanhassen won back-to-back games for the first time this season, improving to 8-6 overall and 5-3 in the Metro West Conference in a 61-50 win over Waconia on Jan. 28. 
Thursday Roundup: A 10-spot for Chaska boys hockey in win
Chaska hit double digits for the second consecutive game, a 10-1 boys hockey road win at Waconia on Jan. 27 in improving to 8-1 in the Metro West Conference. 
