Construction on the Downtown Highway 41 Project is about halfway to completion after starting up back in mid-March. 
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation announces new Board of Trustees members
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation announced the election of four new Board of Trustees members, which took effect July 1. 
Amid staffing challenges, sheriff’s office turns to tech to tackle auto thefts
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office recently accepted a nearly $68,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for the purpose of funding additional auto theft prevention measures. 
Chevalle Country Estates wraps up first phase of nearly half acre native plant project
Chevalle Country Estates, a seven-neighborhood development of 304 homes, is in the process of transforming a half-acre of land near Lake Bavaria into a native plant haven. 
Carver approves cannabis ordinances
The Carver City Council adopted two ordinances related to cannabis use and sales in the community and covered several other items at its July 17 meeting. 
Two car thefts in Chevalle Country Estates development over the weekend
Two vehicles were reported stolen in the overnight hours of July 21 in the Chevalle Country Estates development. 
Area baseball roundup: Chaska, Chanhassen lose in final four of sub-state Legion
Baseball goes hand-in-hand with summer, with players preparing for high school or college seasons or just continuing to play for the love of the game. Here is a look at results for area legion and amateur baseball teams as of… 
Public Notices from the July 20, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the July 20, 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…
Chanhassen girls lacrosse assistant coach talks about coaching in Spain
For Logan Dobratz, simply deciding to try a different sport with a stick and netting at the end of it led her to different experiences around the world. 
Letter: See you at the book sale
Despite River City Days being moved to Lion’s Park, the Friends of the Chaska Library book sale will remain on City Square Plaza on July 27-30. We believe that parking will be more accessible than usual, and we will reserve…
Organizers hoping for a blue-ribbon time at the Carver County Fair
The Carver County Fair is returning to Waconia next month with an exciting host of events and activities – some long-standing fan-favorites as well as some new attractions and shows. 
Kenya visit Q&A with Father Tony VanderLoop
Father Tony VanderLoop of Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska recently spent two weeks in Kitui, Kenya. He was part of a group that spent time connecting with people in the community and witnessing the real-time effects that financial support… 
Legislative recap: Agriculture, taxes and nursing homes in Carver County
Last week, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visited a Norwood Young America dairy farm to discuss the work the state and governor’s office are doing to support farmers in Minnesota. During her visit, Flanagan toured artisan cheese shop The Grater Good,… 
Letter: Thanks, lawmakers, for the solid session
This 2023 legislative session saw more changes to Minnesota than any session I can remember in my lifetime.
Session brings strong infrastructure upgrades to Carver County
Minnesota stands out as a national leader, thanks to the hard work of many, and I am happy to have played a role in this year’s historic legislative session. In my first year representing our new District 48B, the legislation… 
Fishing with Friends hosts second annual Veterans Celebration
Fifty-two veterans were honored during the second annual Chaska Area Fishing with Friends Veterans Celebration on July 11. 
Chaska police respond to drug violation, assault reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Commentary: Eight core community values need refreshing
One of the efforts addressed 37 or so years ago was the development of eight core community values: responsibility, respect for others, generosity, integrity, valuing the human worth and dignity of every person, citizenship, environmentalism, and learning. 
Library: Three special youth programs coming up
Bill the Juggler returns to entertain kids of Carver County. Years ago, young Bill decided he wanted to learn to juggle, so he read lots of juggle books and he practiced! Today, Bill shows off his impressive skills with a… 
Relay for Life of Carver County Aug. 5
Relay for Life of Carver County is hosting its annual event on Aug. 5 at Veterans Park in Chaska from 4-10 p.m. 
