The Wright County Conference has belonged to Holy Family Catholic boys hockey for the past decade. Newcomer Southwest Christian/Richfield started the 2021-22 season with three league wins. 
Girls Basketball: Chanhassen earns sixth win in conference play
A thrilling contest up until the final horn, Chanhassen pulled out a 60-57 home win over Orono on Jan. 21. Madi Hicks netted a team-high 19 points for the Storm. 
Boys Basketball: Buzzer-beater win for Minnetonka over Hopkins
The shot went up, Minnetonka players crashing the board for a rebound. After the ball pinballed off multiple hands, Jordan Cain caught it, driving to the hoop, his shot floating into the hoop as time expired. 
Letter: Senate must end filibuster, pass Voting Rights Act
The Freedom to Vote Act sets national standards for us to safely and freely cast our ballots, ensure every vote is counted, and elect people who will deliver for us. 
Letter: ‘Dry January’ is a good first step
After reading the “Dry January” articles that were featured in the Star Tribune, I am beyond overjoyed. 
Commentary: Reflections on Dr. King and the vote
The “I Have a Dream” speech is, of course, oversold. I saw an interview with some Black kids awhile back, and they were asked about that speech, and one 10-year-old said, “I am so tired of that speech!” We sell… 
Elementary student movie review: ‘Parent Trap’ provides a good laugh
Imagine you find someone who looks exactly like you at summer camp. Later in the movie, a deep secret is revealed. 
Tickets available for Garden Fever
Tickets are now available for Carver-Scott Extension Master Gardeners’ Garden Fever, to be held 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 2 at the Chaska Event Center, 3210 Chaska Boulevard in Chaska. 
Letter: Erosion of voters’ faith in democracy
Jan. 6 marked one year since the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop the certification of the presidential election. 
Letter: Must demand accountability for insurrection
We must demand accountability for the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021 when our U.S. Capitol was overrun by MAGA militants. The day that the certification of the free and fair election of 2020 was to happen. Together we all watched… 
Letter: Thanks to healthcare and National Guard
On Nov. 2, an ailment brought my wife, Kathy, to the hospital, where the magnificent staff saved her life. 
The good that gets overlooked with social media and mental health
It is almost every day that we hear about the negative impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health. 
Former city councilor Jay Rohe announces candidacy for mayor
Jay Rohe, a former Chaska city councilor, has announced his candidacy for Chaska mayor. 
Commentary: What if county had 100% fiber broadband?
Here to serve you — the people of Carver County. 
Around the Region: Minnetonka, Chaska/Chanhassen finish first, third at True Team Sections
Minnetonka squeaked by Prior Lake 1,267 to 1,222 1/2 for a section true team boys swimming and diving title on Jan. 16 at Olson Middle School in Bloomington.
Carver City Council reviews plans for proposed daycare
The ‘next steps’ for a proposed daycare facility in the city of Carver are expected to go rather quickly, given comments at a recent City Council meeting. 
Level 3 offender moves to Chaska after serving sentence
A Level 3 predatory offender with a history of physically assaulting women he knows has moved to Chaska, according to the Chaska Police Department. 
Where was governor candidate?
In an Aug. 7, 2021 Facebook post, Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen called Critical Race Theory (CRT) “toxic.” However, when a group of parents from District 112 attended school board meetings in the summer of 2019 to beg the… 
Short-eared owls are one of the most well-traveled birds
I am no stranger to winter weather. After all, I do live in the frozen northland. So, I really didn’t think much about it when I went out the other day to photograph some owls. 
Chanhassen Fire Department to recruit paid on call, full time firefighters

