Human trafficking, specifically youth commercial sex trafficking, is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world.
365 days, 365 miles: Chaska kids take up daily running challenge
Florida heat. Minnesota cold. Rain, snow, and shine. Morning, noon, between elementary school classes, and night.
Commentary: 7 simple steps to help you get rid of overwhelm!
Are you feeling overwhelmed in any areas of your life? If you’re like many people, the stress of what’s going on in the world, and maybe in your life too, has contributed to feelings of being overwhelmed.
Sled Dog Sundays returns to Long Lake
Sled Dog Sundays have been an annual tradition the last four years at Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse and Supper Club in Long Lake.
District to send middle, high school students back to hybrid model
Students will be welcomed back to in-person hybrid learning this month, District 112 Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams said in a statement Wednesday.
All MN middle and high schools can open Monday under new guidance from Gov. Walz
Middle and high schools in Minnesota will be allowed to fully reopen as early as Monday under new guidance from Gov. Tim Walz, even if county coronavirus case rates remain high.
Library: Serving up some tasty recipes and books
Carver County Library plans to expand “grab-and-go” services at the Chaska branch by the end of February. This will allow residents a short, safe library visit with limited building capacity to check out materials while keeping interactions with staff at…
Arts consortium accepting submissions
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is calling for local and surrounding-area agriculturalists and farmers to share photos of their artistic creations.
Lulu just wants to be around people all day long
Lulu, born June 10, 2011, is a super sweet senior gal who loves attention. She is very mellow, and just wants to be around her people all day long. She’s kind of a talker, but will then roll over and…
Progress being made in District 112’s pledge to Equity and Inclusion
Robin Gordon described her first 30 days in District 112 as an “very exciting, collaborative, amazing opportunity.” The new Equity and Inclusion director, though, is ready to get to work, she said at school board workshop presentation on Feb. 8.
Hockey: Chanhassen beats Jefferson for first time since 2016
Chanhassen led Bloomington Jefferson 2-0 in the first meeting of the 2021 boys hockey season, the final score 5-2 in favor of the Jaguars.
Weekend Roundup: Skippers in action on the court, pool and mat
Saturday was a welcome reprieve from life in opposing gyms for Minnetonka girls basketball, which was playing at home for only the third time in 10 games.
Hockey: Holy Family rallies from three down in tie with St. Thomas Academy
Defeated 6-0 in the season opener to fifth-ranked St. Thomas Academy, a rematch Feb. 13 in Mendota Heights had a similar start. Holy Family Catholic found themselves down 3-0 after 17 minutes.
Basketball: Callin Hake nets 32 points in Chanhassen win at Cooper
Chanhassen girls basketball handed Robbinsdale Cooper just its second loss of the season, a complete-game win by a 70-59 decision on the road Feb. 12.
Girls Basketball: Chaska, Minnetonka, just as advertised
One-by-one, each Chaska girls basketball senior was accompanied by teammates. Speeches talked about hard work and determination, leadership, friendship and inseparable bonds.
As good as advertised
One-by-one, each Chaska girls basketball senior was accompanied by teammates. Speeches talked about hard work and determination, leadership, friendship and inseparable bonds.
Thursday Roundup: Hayden Zheng sets two pool records in meet versus Chaska/Chanhassen
Hayden Zheng has left his mark in the St. Louis Park swimming and diving program, a multi-time state champion.
Hockey: Minnetonka prevails over Duluth East, 4-2
Nine years removed from Minnetonka defeating Duluth East inside Pagel Arena on a chilly Hockey Day in Minnesota, a big first period once again sprung the Skippers boys hockey team to a 4-2 win over the Greyhounds Feb. 11.
Basketball: Chaska puts one in the win column
Chaska rebounded from its first Metro West Conference loss of the season in a 70-51 win over Bloomington Kennedy in boys basketball action Feb. 11.
Commentary: Lookin’ for love in all the right places