Area swimmers and divers competed in section championship meets recently, with some advancing to the state championship meets at the University of Minnesota campus.
Halloween bash raises $23,000 for Chaska Miracle League Field
A Halloween fundraiser has pushed the planned universal playground and Miracle League Field in Chaska closer to reality.
Chaska/Chanhassen girls hockey ready to use speed and intelligence in 2023-24
Chaska/Chanhassen first year head coach Mike Dietsch wants 2023-24 to be defined by two words: smarts and speed.
Southwest Christian takes third-place in Class AA volleyball
The 2023 volleyball season came to a close for Southwest Christian at the Xcel Energy Center Nov. 11, the final day of the Class AA state tournament.
Chanhassen uses another late-game drive to advance to Class 5A semifinals
While the Chanhassen football team had never been to the Class 5A state tournament before 2023, the Storm had a case of deja vu in its first state tournament game.
Public Notices for the November 9, 2023 Chaska Herald
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Police: Search for Shakopee woman now a ‘recovery effort’
Police say the search for a missing Shakopee woman is now a recovery effort.
Area schools seek tutors through AmeriCorp programs
Nearly 40 math and reading tutors are still needed in schools in Southwest News Media’s coverage area, according to the national service group AmeriCorp.
Don’t let winter weather tap into your rainy day fund
Although winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21, Minnesotans know that winter weather often arrives much sooner.
Carver County businesses looking for support on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25, and residents are encouraged to shop locally and patronize the small businesses that chose to put down roots in Carver County.
Chaska High to present “Spamalot: School Edition”
It’s one of those musicals where the cast and support teams have as much fun, maybe more, than the audience.
Carver Lions Club’s massive Sunday brunch set for Nov. 12
The Carver Lions Club is hosting its massive Sunday Brunch on Nov. 12 at the Carver Community Room in downtown Carver.
Carver County libraries host programming for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
In recent years, and for the first time in the state’s history, the number of Minnesotans 65 and older exceeds the number of school-aged children, according to the Minnesota State Demographic Center. As the population continues to age, the shifting…
Commentary: Time for the holidays, Nordic style
November is here and Christmas celebrations are around the corner. The first Sunday of Advent is on Dec. 3.
Commentary: Are you your own worst enemy?
How are you? Most people when asked this question will politely answer, “I’m fine.” However, what we’re seeing today is that many people aren’t fine and wish they had more hope. What brought this to mind was a painting that…
Library: Join photographer Doug Ohman at Chan library
Carver County libraries are closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11.
Soccer season ends in third-place games for Southwest Christian, Holy Family
The high school soccer season has come to an end for the Southwest Christian girls and Holy Family boys soccer teams after both reached the Class A state semifinals.
Letter: Special session needed to fix SRO confusion
When I first ran for the Minnesota Senate, I was nine months pregnant with my first son. I ran to be a voice for the most vulnerable members of our society and make sure I was contributing to a government…
Area runners wrap up cross country season at state meet
Runners finished out their high school seasons and even careers at Les Bolstad Golf Course Nov. 4 for the state cross country championship meet. Take a look at how area runners fared in Class AA and AAA races.
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