Category: Chaska Herald

While many of the typical holiday parties and gatherings we enjoy this time of year are canceled due to the ongoing pandemic, one entertainment option that are still as strong as ever are light shows.

Chanhassen residents can get a COVID-19 test without leaving their car, starting next week.

Every day.

In the Nov. 19 edition, the county released an accounting of how they distributed $2.9 million of its $12.85 million that it received through the CARES funding.

It’s an early Saturday morning, and Sydney Turner is in a contest of sorts: Who can fit the most pretzel sticks in their mouth?

Christmas tree farms across the state opened the day after Thanksgiving to a rush of families ready to kick off the holiday season. But instead of picking a pre-cut tree this year, considering trying something new — chopping it down…

Christmas tree farms across the state opened the day after Thanksgiving to a rush of families ready to kick off the holiday season. But instead of picking a pre-cut tree this year, considering trying something new — chopping it down…

The sixth annual “Andy and Bing Christmas” show at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will be broadcast for free on Christmas Day in hopes of uniting families kept apart by COVID-19.

The year 2020 is just weeks from thankfully being complete. Its lasting effects will be felt for years. It has left a mark, in many ways, on all of us.

Eli Mau of Chanhassen High School was named one of the Elite Ten finalists for the 2020 Mr. Football Award. The Mr. Football Award is sponsored by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and the Minnesota Vikings.

Susan Timmerman’s foster cat had kittens just a few days before lockdowns began in March — and after her office quarantined, she was left at home with her own three cats, the mama cat and her seven kittens.

Susan Timmerman’s foster cat had kittens just a few days before lockdowns began in March — and after her office quarantined, she was left at home with her own three cats, the mama cat and her seven kittens.

Looking to buy a piece of Chanhassen history? The iconic sign for the former Chanhassen Inn, which hosted everyone from visiting families to big-time celebrities, is going up for sale.

Peter Hartman’s home gym was set up before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Peter Hartman’s home gym was set up before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

This spring came with a surge in both firearm prices and permit requests. That hasn’t slowed down much, according to area gun dealers and law enforcement officials.

A lot has been canceled in 2020 and while there’s plenty to lament about, one silver lining — whether welcomed or not — is there’s more time to rest and connect with those near us.

December may be the season of giving — but it’s typically a challenging time to collect enough blood donations. Add in a pandemic, and this year could be even tougher than usual. That’s why the American Red Cross is urging…

Brandon Peterson is using his baseball expertise and experience to help other athletes fulfill their dreams.

Carver County Library is excited to bring Nashville recording artist and Minnesota native, Jeff Dayton, for a virtual music residency beginning Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.