Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
Local restaurant owner charged with 21 tax crimes
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has charged Victoria man Sang Cam Ky with 21 felony counts of filing fraudulent or false sales tax returns, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Pitching leading the way for area teams
Home sweet home thus far for the Chaska Cubs, which sport a 9-4 record at Athletic Park through July 5.
Fourth is back
A proud crowd of red, white and blue youngsters were on the march this Fourth of July.
Chanhassen teenager killed in jet ski crash
Deputies from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol responded to a call of a jet ski crash on East Upper Lake on Lake Minnetonka at approximately 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 30, according to a press release from the sheriff’s…
Library: May your reading continue to bloom
My very first official job in life was working as a gardener.
Cupid loves to be with people
Cupid is a black and white domestic shorthair male, about 1-year-old, who is a real love bug! If you’re looking for a snuggle buddy, he’s your guy. He loves to be with people, snuggle, and play. He has a lot…
Chaska graduate drowns in Lake Minnetonka
Deputies of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol received a report of a swimmer who had gone underwater and didn’t resurface at the Commons Beach in Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday, July 1.
Plans develop for restoration of historic brickyard area along Minnesota River
It was a near-perfect day June 22 on the Minnesota Valley State Trail, where a group of five people passed by — three on bikes and two on segways.
Jack Johnson, Emma Welch win MGA Mixed Doubles championship
Chaska’s Jack Johnson and Lakeville’s Emma Welch holed six consecutive birdies to finish nine-under par, a score of 63, in the first round of the Minnesota Golf Association Mixed Amateur Team Championship June 29.
Minnesota State Fair announces 2021 new-foods list
It’s really happening!
Shakopee Bowl’s new mini turf baseball field has been a big hit
Dave Johnson has turned Shakopee Bowl into a mini baseball paradise for kids and adults.
Commentary: Building community with a foundation
We all have stories that we’ve experienced or heard involving helping someone in need.
Referendum is headed to the voters
A process that began in March with facility task force recommendations and followed with more than $3 million in budget cuts, a year after $6 million was slashed, Eastern Carver County Schools is going ahead with a referendum on Nov.…
Referendum is headed to the voters (copy)
A process that began in March with facility task force recommendations and followed with more than $3 million in budget cuts, a year after $6 million was slashed, Eastern Carver County Schools is going ahead with a referendum on Nov.…
Outdoors: When nesting goes wrong
The complexities of nature is sometimes hard to understand and even harder to justify or feel good about, especially when seen through the human lens. I was reminded of this the other day while filming a family of American Redstarts…
Commentary: Are freedom and July Fourth even more meaningful this year?
What does freedom mean to you this year? In the past, it might have been easy to take freedom for granted. But a lot has happened since last year. With the Fourth of July coming up we’re looking at freedom…
Full 4th of July celebrations return to Chaska
A year ago, summertime told a different story across Chaska. Uncertainty was met with cancellations galore — and the Fourth of July was no exception.
SCALE Facility in Jordan provides real-life training for area firefighters
Even during the massive heat wave that passed through Minnesota in June, Scott and Carver county firefighters were able to stay on top of training in the event of an emergency.
Library: Fashion photographer’s work on display
The library continues to restore hours and services beginning July 1.