When two communities — Chaska and Chanhassen high schools — come together, good things happen, on and off the field. 
Remote court hearings may be here to stay
As Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions were lifted over the summer months, discussions about retaining some innovations developed out of pandemic limitations began popping up in all sectors of life. 
New sculpture brings art to life at the Arboretum
John SternerArtist John Sterner’s two dimensional work will be on display in the Cafe Gallery at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The show is included with gate admission, which is free for members, $15 for non-members 16 years… 
Commentary: Brought together by a love of baseball
When I was a kid growing up on Ash Street in downtown Chaska I remember on summer days jumping on our bikes with my buddies, Gary, Warren, Sheldon, Gary, Kelly, Duane and others. 
Evelyn and Marvin Grimm honored as Steamboat Days grand marshals
Evelyn Grimm called it a “nice honor” for her and her husband Marvin to be selected as grand marshals for the upcoming Steamboat Days parade in Carver. 
Nordic Music Festival is back for its 12th annual celebration

Area residents earn honors for State Fair baking competition
It was 4 a.m. on a Saturday and Heather Pfeiffer of Chaska already had seven different pans in the oven. 
Soccer Roundup: Grace Fogarty scores twice in Chanhassen win over Shakopee
Grace Fogarty scored one goal as a sophomore, finishing with a team-high seven assists for Chanhassen girls soccer in 2020. 
How do long-tailed weasels turn white?
Every now and then I get an opportunity to work with a species that I don’t have much hands-on experience with. These are often rare or endangered species or a species that is difficult to access and lives in areas… 
Library: In-person storytime returns to libraries
In-person storytime returns to Chanhassen, Chaska, and Victoria libraries beginning Monday, Sept. 13 with a special outdoor storytime at the Victoria Library at 10:30 a.m. Victoria also presents storytimes on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. starting with dance party on… 
Tuesday Roundup: Holy Family Catholic prevails 4-3 over Southwest Christian tennis
Briar Charchenko and Tali Bellefey fought through the win, and a third set, clinching a 4-3 win for Holy Family Catholic in a Wright County Conference match with Southwest Christian Sept. 7.
Chaska High School 50th reunion is Sept. 30
The Chaska High School graduating Class of 1971 holds its 50-year class reunion Thursday, Sept. 30. 
Goodnight baseball, thanks for the season
Many times people are asked what makes the Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament so special. Many times people stumble for a few seconds. It’s on the tip of the tongue, but it just doesn’t roll off. 
Early season schedule puts Hawks to test
A chance to retake the lead sailing just wide, Chaska saw Shakopee just minutes later finish a corner kick opportunity for the eventual game-winning goal in a 2-1 girls soccer decision Sept. 2 at Chaska Middle School West. 
Class B State Championship: Fantastic four for Chanhassen Red Birds
Momentum is a funny thing. It can switch at a drop of a hat. Or in this case, a bat. 
Fantastic four for Chanhassen Red Birds
Momentum is a funny thing. It can switch at a drop of a hat. Or in this case, a bat. 
Who’s ready for Jug Week?
When two communities — Chaska and Chanhassen high schools — come together, good things happen, on and off the field. 
Class C State Championship: Caleb Strack, Sobieski win in 11 innings over Watertown
One team, Sobieski, was making its fourth state championship game appearance in eight years. The other, Watertown, last played in, and won, a Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament championship in 1951. 
Sobieski wins in extra innings over Watertown
One team, Sobieski, was making its fourth state championship game appearance in eight years. The other, Watertown, last played in, and won, a Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament championship in 1951. 
Sunday Class C Baseball: Watertown, Sobieski to meet in Labor Day championship
Many people thought this might be the year for Waconia, maybe even Young America, but Watertown, probably not. 
