Falling behind by 16 points at halftime, outscored 20-2 to begin the game, Chanhassen battled hard to get back into the contest, eventually falling 69-54 at Edina on Dec. 9.
‘For protection, for guidance, for keeping them safe’: Our Lady of Guadalupe Day is Dec. 12
For over a week now, Gloria Alatorie and her family have been praying the rosary. 
Nurse charged with manslaughter after unexpected death of Shakopee teenager
A Bloomington man employed as a home healthcare nurse faces second-degree manslaughter charges after he allegedly failed to notice, or take appropriate action, when a disabled Shakopee teenager died under his watch in August. 
Winter storm warning: 6-12 inches of snow expected
Heavy snowfall and hazardous driving conditions are expected in Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin on Friday, according a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. 
Holy Family Catholic High School assistant principal named distinguished educator

Letter: Sowing distrust in our elections
A month after Republican Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor’s race, there has been nary a peep about “voter fraud” or “election fraud” in that state. It’s like playing poker with your opponent’s cards lying flat on the table —… 
Burnsville landfill expansion’s environmental review findings explained
The state released final environmental review findings Tuesday tied to a massive landfill expansion under review in Burnsville, commencing the review’s last public comment period and clearing the path for permitting. 
Boys Basketball: Minnetonka’s halftime lead too much for Chaska to overcome
Minnetonka jumped out to a 16-point lead at halftime, matching Chaska over the final 18 minutes in a 75-59 win on Dec. 7. The Skippers are 2-0 with both wins against Section 2AAAA opponents. 
Library: Create unique holiday items with paper
Looking for a creative learning experience that you can do right from the comforts of home? Keep your slippers on, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and join Artistry online for Holiday Paper Art for Adults at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,… 
Boundary changes finalized for Eastern Carver County Schools
The Eastern Carver County school board finalized plans brought forth from the attendance area task force on Dec. 6 for the 2022-23 school year. 
Girls Basketball: Chaska rebounds in a big way against Waconia
How about a 35-point win over a Waconia team that won 18 games last season and hopes to contend for a title in its first season in the Metro West Conference? 
Boys Hockey: Two hat tricks in Chaska’s win over Bloomington Kennedy
Behind hat tricks from Jack Seaverson and Sam Scheetz, Chaska improved to 2-0 in the Metro West Conference with a 9-1 win over Bloomington Kennedy at the Bloomington Ice Garden on Dec. 7. 
Girls Hockey: Non-conference wins for Chaska/Chanhassen, Minnetonka
Chaska/Chanhassen won its second consecutive home game, scoring five unanswered goals in a 5-1 win over Buffalo on Dec. 7. 
Chaska Police report: burglary, drug violation
Chaska Police Officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
2022 tax levy to be set Dec. 20
Next year’s general fund budget and tax levy is proposed at $6 to $7 more per month for the median household in Chaska. 
‘High-risk traffic stop’ near Second and Pine in Chaska
A “high-risk traffic stop” involving a reported stolen vehicle prompted officers to draw guns on Pine Street, near the Second Street intersection at about 1:30 p.m., Dec. 6, according to Chaska Police Chief Ryan Seibert. 
Orange Line service launches between Burnsville and Minneapolis
Frequent, all-day bus service connecting Burnsville, Bloomington, Richfield and Minneapolis began this month with the debut of Metro Transit’s Orange Line. 
Former Chaskan releases ‘Christ in Your Life’ book
Sandy Karstens, who has lived in Chaska and now resides in Belle Plaine, has written and released a new book, “Christ in Your Life.” 
Chaska residential burglaries, vehicle pursuit
The Chaska Police Department responded to two burglaries on Wednesday, Dec. 1. 
Versatile bigs headline area boys basketball rosters
Dating back to the 2014-15 season, what Minnesota Class AAAA teams have recorded 20 or more wins in every year with complete schedules? 
