A total of 2,300 pounds of common carp were removed from Upper Prior Lake last week. 
Monday Roundup: Chanhassen wins in the final minute over Benilde
There are certain parts of a basketball game that don’t make it into the box score. Diving on the ground for a loose ball. Tipped passes defensively. Most involve hustle. 
It’s official: Golf Zone set to reopen in March
Almost three years after its sudden shutdown, Golf Zone in Chanhassen is officially coming back under new ownership and is set to open in March. 
3Q: The life of Maddie Hickey, recounted by the son who wrote her memoir
Leading her first-grade class across the frozen Mississippi to escape boarding school. 
Chaska Speech places second in Eden Prairie Eagle Invitational
The Chaska Speech Team competed at the annual Eden Prairie Eagle Invitational on Jan. 30. 
6,118 Carver County residents have received dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Carver County COVID-19 statistics, provided by Eric Sieger, county communications manager on Feb. 1: 
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
The Southern Valley Alliance is highlighting the prevalence and impact of dating violence on teens during February. 
Dairy Expo moves online
The 29th Annual Carver County Dairy Expo will be held on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. delivered via a free Zoom webinar. 
Arts group sponsors poetry contest
“Change” is the theme of the 2021 Arts Consortium of Carver County Poetry Contest. 
Arb offers free tickets to teachers in March
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is giving teachers two free tickets to visit the Arboretum in March. 
Jack needs to eat only canned cat food
Jack is a friendly, easy-going, kitten-active orange tabby male born around June 2019. He plays with toys and watches the birds at the window. His purr can be heard as soon as he comes in contact with trusted people. He… 
Growing together from CCHA days to Hawks
Zach Seltun and Jack Seaverson will never forget the moment Trey Fechko banged home a rebound, giving Chaska/Chanhassen a PeeWee AA youth state championship in 2017. 
Boys Hockey: Chaska, Chanhassen players stick together from CCHA days
Zach Seltun and Jack Seaverson will never forget the moment Trey Fechko banged home a rebound, giving Chaska/Chanhassen a PeeWee AA youth state championship in 2017.
Candidates line up for Victoria City Council position
Victoria Mayor Deb McMillan is very interested to learn of the life experiences of the 10 people vying for the city’s vacant City Council seat. 
Carver-Scott County Master Gardeners host free webinar series
The Carver-Scott County Master Gardeners will host a free “Webinar Wednesday” gardening class series, beginning this month. 
Carver-Scott County Master Gardeners host free webinar series (copy)
The Carver-Scott County Master Gardeners will host a free “Webinar Wednesday” gardening class series, beginning this month.
Back to school, five days a week, for elementary students
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 was the beginning of the first scheduled five-days-a-week in-person learning schedule since March 2020, for students in grades pre-kindergarten to fifth grade in Eastern Carver County Schools. 
New week, new vaccine rollout plan for school staff, seniors
Third time’s the charm, right? 
Weekend Roundup: Chaska/Chanhassen, Minnetonka win swim meets
Winning the first four events, the 200- and 50-yard freestyle claiming the top two spots, Chaska/Chanhassen took a 45-17 lead over Wayzata en route to a 99-79 win at Pioneer Ridge Middle School on Jan. 29. 
Basketball: Southwest Christian rallies to stay perfect on Minnesota River
The players on the floor for Southwest Christian boys basketball Jan. 29 at Belle Plaine “played heroically” instead of “trying to be a hero.” 