Our representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, Tom Emmer, has basically one job: deal-making.
Letter: Poor decision on Grace Church venue
I would like to thank Brandon Carmack for his thoughtful response to Eastern Carver County School’s questionable decision on the graduation location change.
Letter: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month began over 30 years ago to support and connect advocates working with survivors. Every day at Southern Valley Alliance, we are seeing individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse. People are coming to SVA for…
Carver County requests fund for Lake Waconia Regional Park
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Senate Capital Investment Tour, which visits the sites of projects that have submitted bonding requests, made a stop at Lake Waconia Regional Park, according to a county press release.
Library: Club Book presents author Nicole Chung
Club Book presents a virtual author visit from author Nicole Chung at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Chung grew up as a transnational, transracial adoptee and one of the few people of color in her Oregon hometown. Her lifelong…
A path forward after inmate medical care company bankruptcy
At the Sept. 26 Carver County Board meeting, Sheriff Jason Kamerud provided commissioners with an update to the ongoing situation with the county’s jail medical provider and recommended a path forward.
Commentary: Freedom of speech: Use it so we don’t lose it
What are your feelings about freedom of speech? We think you might agree that freedom of speech is important. After all, freedom of speech is a fundamental American value that’s in the First Amendment of the Constitution. It guarantees citizens…
Chaska public employee reflects on 45 years with the city
Jack Worm knows as much as anyone about the inner workings and electrical connections in and around the city of Chaska.
Commentary: An eclipse of the Sun Is coming ‒ this weekend!
It has been several years since Minnesotans have been able to see a solar eclipse in which half or more of the Sun’s disk has been covered by the Moon. The last solar eclipse of this magnitude occurred on Aug.…
Chaska football wins key district and section game with Waconia on Homecoming
In one of the first football evenings of the 2023 season that had autumn in the air, Chaska ended it watching fireworks shoot through the air as the Hawks’ players, coaches and fans celebrated a Homecoming win.
Area roundup: Chanhassen, Holy Family win on gridiron, Chaska runners break program records
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the field, track, court or course. Here are some of the highlights from Oct. 2-7.
Area roundup: Chanhassen, Holy Family win on gridiron, Chaska runners break program records (copy)
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the field, track, court or course. Here are some of the highlights from Oct. 2-7.
Chaska Homecoming topped off with Hawks’ win over Waconia
Chaska High School held its 2023 Homecoming celebration Oct. 2-6, with the week ending in fireworks at the school’s football field after a Hawks’ win over Waconia.
Minnesota State High School League votes on boys volleyball season, state tourney seeding
Just one month of the 2023-24 high school athletic calendar might have completed, but decisions are already being made for the upcoming spring, the 2024-25 athletics season and beyond.
Minnesota State High School League votes on boys volleyball season, state tournament seeding
Just one month of the 2023-24 high school athletic calendar might have completed, but decisions are already being made for the upcoming spring, the 2024-25 athletics season and beyond.
Area soccer teams gearing up for section tournaments
In a blink of an eye, the regular season for soccer has come and gone, leaving area teams with only a few more chances to take the field during 2023. Here is a look at how the boys and girls…
‘Chaska Cares’ concert raises funds for Miracle League Field
Seven bands took the stage Saturday at Athletic Park during a fall fundraiser for a future Miracle League Field in Chaska.
Shakopee High School jazz concert slated for Nov. 4
Shakopee High School is putting on a free jazz concert Nov. 4 at the high school, the Shakopee High School Band Boosters announced.
Minnetrista woman dies after head-on collision with semi
A Minnetrista woman died on the scene Friday morning after colliding head-on with a semi-truck in Laketown Township, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
Public notices from the October 5, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the October 5, 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…