After being ranked as the top team in its class for most of 2023, Southwest Christian will have the opportunity to show what they are made of on the state tournament stage.
Let’s GLOW; Lighted holiday festival returns to CHS Field
Although the days are getting shorter, the GLOW Holiday Festival is returning to CHS Field in Lowertown St. Paul to bring some light to winter’s long, dark nights. Bundle up and make your way to the festival that’s hard to…
Chanhassen football beats Mankato West for program’s first state tournament berth
After coming up short on the final drive of the 2022 section 2AAAAA championship against Mankato West, Chanhassen had a similar opportunity in 2023 and wanted to make sure this outcome was different.
Commentary: Have you ever seen a planet in broad daylight?
We define “day” as the hours between sunrise and sunset, but tend to regard the Sun as the one-and-only occupant of the daytime sky. We regard the Moon as a nocturnal sight, although most of us have occasionally seen Moon…
Letter: CCF programs showcase collaboration
As we near the holiday season we will see and hear of the growing needs of families in our community as it relates to food insecurity. These are difficult stories to hear as we think of the lack of resources…
Chaska freshman Aisha Atayeva reaches Class AA state tennis consolation tournament
An appearance in the 2023 Class AA individual state tournament was a long time coming for Chaska freshman Aisha Atayeva.
Downtown merchants to celebrate Highway 41 reopening
Matt Simmons, after being asked for his thoughts on the reopening of Highway 41 in downtown Chaska, sighed, smiled and said: “Already?”
Ridgeview recognized for joint replacement
Ridgeview recently received accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, a resource that consumers can use to find a hospital or doctor, the hospital announced.
Nonprofits talk turkey, implore community giving
The start of November not only marks the beginning of the holiday season, but kicks off the season of giving as well, and many local nonprofits and community organizations are setting their sights on Thanksgiving.
Commentary: Can we do better?
Commentary: The adaptation of the Arctic Hare
I like to argue that adaptation is the engine that drives Mother Nature. In biology, adaptation is broken down into three different aspects. The first of the tri-aspects is that natural selection matches an organism to its environment, which in…
Library: Try the Carver Express Library
All Carver County libraries open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2.
Letter: Support a change in sign ordinance
As a Dahlgren Township business owner in Carver County, a sign that for years has safely welcomed and guided travelers off Highway 212 since 2018 was flagged for removal. When I sought help from our elected commissioners, two supported finding…
Educator critiques ECCS six-period model at school board meeting
In 2019, Eastern Carver County Schools switched from a seven-period day to a six-period day model, raising the question of what one less period meant for students’ elective class options.
Area roundup: Southwest Christian advances in section volleyball
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the field, track, court or course. Here are some of the highlights from Oct. 23-28.
First snow of the season arrives in Southwest Metro on Halloween
The first official snow of the season arrived on Halloween in the Twin Cities Metro as most Minnesotans woke up to a blanket of snow covering their neighborhoods.
Chaska’s 2023 Halloween Jamboree
Chaska’s 2023 Halloween Jamboree took place on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Chaska Community Center.
Area cross country runners reach state during section championships
During a cold, rainy week, area cross country athletes and teams competed in section championship races for the chance to extend their seasons into November. Here is a look at individuals who qualified for the Class AAA and AA state…
Twin Cities Con coming to Minneapolis for third straight year
Minnesotans will have the opportunity to get their nerd on in early November.
Public Notices from the October 26, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the October 26, 2023 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…