Nov. 8 
Chaska woman charged with felony theft from local Boy Scout troop
Chaska resident Shannon Orlowski, 44, has been charged with two counts of theft from Boy Scout Troop #174 funds totaling over $8,700. 
Girls Hockey: The puck has dropped on the 2021-22 season
Traveling across the state of Minnesota, Holy Family Catholic has started the 2021-22 girls hockey season with a 2-0-1 record after defeating Shakopee 4-1 and tying Maple Grove 2-2. 
New business offers ultrasounds
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Commentary: How to feel happy and not ‘hangry’ during the holidays
Having a hard time with any negativity in your life? 
State Swim: Top-10 finish for Chanhassen in the pool
Barb Folsom raised her arms in celebration. She shouted “way to go, Alyssa!” 
Top-10 finish for Chanhassen in the pool
Barb Folsom raised her arms in celebration. She shouted “way to go, Alyssa!” 
More than 10% of Eastern Carver County Schools students are in quarantine
More than 10% of the 9,257 students in Eastern Carver County Schools are in active quarantines as of Nov. 18, 2021. 
Chaska’s Jack Boyle named 2021 Mr. Football Award finalist
Chaska senior running back Jack Boyle was announced as an Elite Ten finalists for the 2021 Mr. Football Award presented by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association. 
Winter Lights opens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Bundle up and head to the Winter Lights walking tour, which opened at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska on Nov. 18 and runs through Jan. 2. 
Jordan High School graduate is 17-time New York Times bestselling author
Gerry Schmitt, a 1965 Jordan High School graduate, was recently inducted into the Jordan Public Schools Hall of Fame for fine arts. 
Food shelves in Carver and Scott County prepare for the holiday season
With fall here and winter approaching, food shelves in Scott and Carver County are preparing for what they anticipate will be a busy end of the year. 
Letters: Students need more choice in electives
I have never written a letter to the editor but since Eastern Carver County School’s referendum passed on Nov. 2, I want to “applaud” our community for “speaking loudly” for our students. 
Commentary: Let’s hope community is our path forward
One of the things we’ve probably all seen as we get back to some level of normal living are the “Workers Needed” signs, almost everywhere we look. It’s affecting the ability of service providers to stay open normal hours. They… 
Deer behavior is fascinating during the rut
Yet another white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) mating season is behind us now. This year I spent a truckload of time in the woods following several large bucks who were actively searching for mates. I was able to capture a pile… 
State-permitted industrial facilities to be required to track ‘forever chemicals’
Landfills and other state-regulated industrial facilities may soon be required to monitor releases of potentially harmful substances known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”. 
Library: Libraries offer printing, copying and faxing services
Hoping to get a new printer as a holiday gift? That might not be necessary as the Chaska, Victoria, and Chanhassen libraries all offer office services, such as printing, faxing, and copying. 
No Child Left Inside aims to connect Minnesota kids to nature
The No Child Left Inside grant program doesn’t seem to be as controversial as the No Child Left Behind Act. 
Girls Hockey: Holy Family Catholic, Minnetonka among state’s top teams
Looking for potential state champions in girls hockey? Look no farther than Section 2AA’s Minnetonka and Holy Family Catholic, which begin the 2021-22 season both ranked in the pre-season top-10. 
Excelsior’s Christkindlsmarkt expands to two weekends, new location
Christmas is right around the corner, and Excelsior’s Christkindlsmarkt is sure to put you in the holiday mood. 
