County veteran services offices provide a wide variety of assistance and benefits. Whether it is disability compensation, pension, dental and optical assistance or even door-to-door transportation for medical appointments. 
Plato loves to lounge around
Plato is a Russian blue domestic shorthair male, about 7 years old. Named after the ancient Greek philosopher, he has that same distinguished look and similarly subscribes to the philosophy that happiness is the highest aim. A super friendly cat… 
Orange tabby is as handsome as a movie star
Clark Gable is a 3-year-old orange tabby domestic medium-hair male who is as handsome as the movie star! He likes people, and other animals once he gets to know them, but is too energetic for small children. Clark is healthy… 
Scott, Carver Counties continue COVID battle and introduce youth vaccines
While Carver and Scott Counties are seeing a moderate surge in COVID-19 case rates, public health officials say they hope getting children vaccinated will curb those numbers closer to zero. 
A home-run day for Chaska student-athletes on National Signing Day
When teams from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference get together in the coming years, it’s going to feel like a Chaska baseball reunion of sorts. 
Signing Day 2021
A sampling of area student-athletes on National Signing Day, Nov. 10, 2021. 
Library: Check out Book Club in a Bag
Already in a book club or perhaps looking to start a new discussion group? Be sure to check out the Library’s Book Club in a Bag Kits. We have kits available for kids, teens, and adults that can be checked… 
A chance to live out your inner cowboy

Chaska Police reports: Burglary, missing person
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
New book on Chaska published: ‘Listening to Her Own Voice’
Minneapolis born and raised, author Colleen MacFarlane has written a new historical fiction book, “Listening to Her Own Voice.” 
QualiTech, FAST Engineering partner in oil spill product
Chaska-based manufacturing company QualiTech Environmental Inc. has partnered with Ireland’s FAST Engineering Ltd. over FASTANK liquid storage containers. 
State Meet success for Chanhassen Storm, Minnetonka Skippers
Izzy Roemer was the last runner into the state meet out of Section 2AAA Cross Country. The Chanhassen senior made the most out of the opportunity Nov. 6 at St. Olaf College course in Northfield. 
Shine the Light on Homelessness sleep out on Saturday
This Saturday, Nov. 13 from 4 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 14 at 7 a.m. is a public sleep out to raise awareness and funds to fight housing instability. 
Carver neighbors light up the night to honor Pierce Degler
One of the brightest lights was missing. 
Winter Lights at the Arb aims to make your spirit bright
Bundle up and head to the Winter Lights walking tour, which opens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chanhassen on Nov. 18 and runs through Jan. 2. 
Carver neighbors light up the night to honor Pierce Delger
One of the brightest lights was missing. 
Autumn Festival comes to Canterbury Park Nov. 11-14
Canterbury Park is hosting the 2021 Autumn Festival Nov. 11-14. 
Motorcyclist sent to medical center following crash in Carver
A crash between a semi-truck and motorcycle in Carver Monday morning resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to the motorcyclist, according to a Carver County Sheriff’s Office press release. 
Commentary: Make every day ‘Use Your Common Sense Day’

State Soccer: Southwest Christian wins Class A boys title in a 3-0 shutout
Just one shot on goal through 40 minutes, a scoreless state championship match at halftime, Southwest Christian could feel the breakthrough coming. 
