The 2023 season has started with some bumps and bruises for the Chanhassen girls soccer team, but the Storm has reason to remain optimistic. 
Area roundup: Southwest Christian sweeps Chaska to start 2023 volleyball
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the field, court, course or in the pool. Here are some of the highlights from Aug. 21-26. 
Public Notices from the August 24, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the August 24, 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…
Sidewalk signs raise awareness about Carver’s levee project
Mandi Sanchez stood over a new decal-like sign on the sidewalk near Gazebo Park in downtown Carver. 
Chaska football aiming to bounce back with new roster
A three-loss season in football can be deemed as a success by several programs. 
Chaska hosts Day of Healing and Wellness
The Chaska Community Center is hosting a Day of Healing and Wellness on Saturday through various activities, performances and community partnerships. 
ECCS Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams shares updates before new school year
Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams shared updates and announcements at the Aug. 14 Eastern Carver County Schools Board Meeting, with the 2023-24 academic year officially beginning Sept. 5. 
Songer’s students sing songs; ECCS Garage Band takes on Nashville
The Eastern Carver County Schools Garage Band program brings music-minded students from across the district together to learn the essentials of rock music while playing some of their favorite songs. 
Commentary: Love for aquatic plants
Unsung aquatic heroes 
2023 Chaska Touch a Truck draws in hundreds
The Chaska Community Center parking lot was full of Bobcats, plows, fire trucks and street sweepers on Aug. 17 for the annual Touch a Truck event. 
30-year-old Chaska Community Center to get $70 million facelift
The Chaska Community Center has been a hub for community events since 1991 — but much has changed in 30 years, including the modernity and usefulness of the current building configuration. 
Library: Some suspense novels to cap off summer
In case you missed a ride on a roller coaster this summer, here are some adrenaline pumping suspense novels: 
Commentary: A few Carver updates from Mayor Johnson
It has been a great summer in the City of Carver! While it isn’t quite over, the end is near. Here are a few updates I’d like to share as we head into fall. 
Commentary: A needed focus on hunger
A key issue we are seeing a lot of emphasis on across Carver County is hunger and feeding the hungry. 
Girl scouts flex their green thumbs, donate fresh produce to local food shelves
Girl Scout Troop 18242 is partnering with Chanhassen resident and Lion’s Club member Dick Chadwick to combat food insecurity in Carver County. ![]()
Commentary: Those darned (but important) acorns
One of the most important parts of any forest ecosystem or ecology is the mighty oak tree. It is often a huge sprawling tree with thick heavy branches, large dark green leaves and a trunk covered with thick bark. There… 
Chaska volleyball aiming for another conference title, state tournament appearance
Off of its first state tournament appearance in eight seasons, Chaska volleyball is back and looking for more in 2023. 
Chaska and Carver lose in MBA state tournaments, Victoria removed from Class B tournament field
The 2023 season came to an end for three Carver County teams who qualified for the Minnesota Baseball Association Class B and C state tournaments. Chaska and Carver were eliminated on the field, Victoria was eliminated for reasons off of… 
Chaska and Carver lose in MBA state tournaments, Victoria removed from Class B tournament field (copy)
The 2023 season came to an end for three Carver County teams who qualified for the Minnesota Baseball Association Class B and C state tournaments. Chaska and Carver were eliminated on the field, Victoria was eliminated for reasons off of… 
Community Foundation for Carver County to host inaugural Philanthropy Dinner
The Community Foundation for Carver County will be holding its inaugural Celebration of Philanthropy dinner on Sept. 20 at the Island View Golf Club in Waconia from 5:30-8 p.m.
