Temperatures were cool for 4-H contests, musical performances, vendors, pig races and all that fried food at this summer’s Carver County Fair. 
East Union Lutheran Church school supply event slated for Aug. 19
A back-to-school supply event for students and families adds to an impressive list of ways in which East Union Lutheran Church tries to serve the community, according to Pastor Bryant Bakkum. 
Southwest Christian tennis starting 2023 season with purpose
As the 2023 season gets underway, the Southwest Christian tennis team is in pursuit of its goal of fostering community among teammates and focusing on why they play the sport. 
Public Notices from the August 10, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the August 10, 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…
Area baseball roundup: Chaska wins Section 3B, Carver earns state tournament berth
Baseball goes hand-in-hand with summer with players preparing for their next high school or college seasons or just continuing to play for the love of the game. 
Chanhassen cross country holding its annual Fun Run
The Chanhassen cross country team is inviting alumni, family and friends for its annual Fun Run.
Four rescued from early morning house fire in Waconia
Four people were treated for injuries after a house fire in Waconia earlier this week, authorities reported. 
Matt Thuli set to be new Holy Family girls basketball coach
After a one-year hiatus, Matt Thuli will be back on the basketball sidelines at Holy Family, this time filling in as the girls basketball coach while the school searches for a permanent replacement for former coach Brandon Antl. 
Letter: Student group collecting school supplies
112% Kindness is a student-led volunteering club based in District 112 since 2020!
Minnetonka singer-songwriter Katy Tessman to release album after 20-year hiatus
Twin Cities musician Katy Tessman, who plays in venues across the southwest metro area, is releasing a new album titled “Time to Fly” on Oct. 14. 
Commentary: ‘Sound of Freedom’ – more than a movie
A few weeks ago, we saw a movie called “Sound of Freedom.” It was released for viewing during the July 4th weekend. It has turned out to be one of the biggest box office hits of the year, all with… 
Chaska police respond to theft, burglary reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Library: Chanhassen library celebrating 20th anniversary Aug. 16
The last day to complete all summer reading activities is Saturday, Aug. 12. Make sure to complete activity sheets to win books and book review forms to earn chances at Sea Life, Twins, and State Fair tickets, among other incentives.… 
Letter: Thanks for your help!
To the wonderful people of Chaska:
Commentary: American Goldfinch follows own nesting pattern
The vast majority of native bird nesting takes place in spring, right after the trees green up and the flowers start to bloom. The spring nesting season feels like a frantic rush to quickly build a nest, lay and incubate… 
Commentary: The Perseid Meteor Shower: Raining Fire in the Sky
August is a month of mixed blessings. It is a time when we can still enjoy some warm summer weather at the cabin, gather with relatives for once-a-year family reunions, take in the sights and delights of the Minnesota State… 
Chaska Miracle League Field and playground moving closer toward construction plans
Movement on the Miracle League Field and a universal playground in Chaska has picked up. 
Construction begins on The Plaza at Hazeltine apartments
Trident Development on Aug. 3 celebrated the groundbreaking of The Plaza at Hazeltine apartment building, which is located at the southwest corner of Hazeltine Boulevard and Hundertmark Road. 
Judge upholds ruling to demolish abandoned Carver house
A Carver County judge recently upheld a previous ruling to have a partially completed house demolished in the city of Carver. 
Carver County Drug Court offers pathway to recovery
At the July 18 Carver County Board meeting, commissioners received an update on the county’s veterans and drug treatment Courts. 
