For the first time in 16 seasons, the Chaska girls basketball program will be under new leadership. 
Chaska municipal well shut down after mechanical failure
One of Chaska’s municipal wells was shut down on June 21 after a mechanical failure. 
Lynch basketball camp is scheduled for July 10-14 in Shakopee
Registration is open for The Lynch Summer Basketball Camp, which will be held July 10-14 at the Shakopee Area Catholic School gym. 
Area baseball coaches don’t see rule changes coming soon
Southwest Christian head coach Rob Wassenaar considers himself to be a baseball junkie, soaking up as many innings as he can. 
Lawmakers recap session before Carver County board
Two state lawmakers who represent parts of Carver County in the Legislature gave differing views of this year’s session in presentations before the county board. 
Victoria’s Parks and Rec director resigns
Longtime Victoria Parks and Recreation Director Ann Mahnke has resigned. 
Pickleball is making its mark in Chan and Victoria
The Life Time fitness facility and corporate office in Chanhassen, located across the street from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, is proposing the development of eight indoor and six outdoor pickleball courts. 
Little Roo’s to host inaugural Drag Story Time event, among other summer happenings
What started off as a brainstorming session among the employees of Little Roo’s, a children’s boutique in Chaska, turned into a summer of free events — from a pet rock adoption to a drag storytime. 
Letter: Students, life is full of disagreement
After reading the May 25 article, “Students protest use of church for graduation ceremony,” I was struck with a thought: “We’re throwing out the baby with the bathwater.” It seemed as though no effort was made in the article to…
Perfect day for annual Chaska Pride Picnic
Chaska Human Rights Commission, Chaska High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Chaska Parks and Recreation and Carver County Library came together to host the 2023 Chaska Pride Picnic on June 17 at McKnight Park. 
Driver’s License for All summer class series comes to Chaska
The Chaska Human Rights Commission, in partnership with nonprofits Unidos MN and Mi C.A.S.A., will host free Driver’s License for All classes at the Chaska Moravian Church on various Saturdays throughout the summer. 
Chaska VFW invites veterans and families to annual picnic
The Chaska Veterans of Foreign Wars is once again sponsoring the annual Veterans Families Picnic on Sunday, June 25.
Library: J. Ryan Stradal to appear at Chanhassen Library
Meet author J. Ryan Stradal at Chanhassen Library and Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26. J. Ryan Stradal is the author of the national bestseller ”The Lager Queen of Minnesota.” He will be in conversation with Minnesota… 
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is seeking artists for second Awards Exhibit
The second annual ACCC Awards Exhibit opens July 5 at the Chaska Community Center.
Local author V.M. Nelson finalist in Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Chaska-based self-published author V.M. Nelson’s book, “Hunted,” was a finalist in the Paranormal and Best Cover Design categories in the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. 
Lifeguard shortage leaves Lake Waconia unguarded
At the end of May, the Carver County Parks Department was notified that its contracted lifeguard provider, Minnetonka Aquatics, would be unable to fully staff the lifeguards needed to guard the beaches at both Lake Minnewashta and Lake Waconia Regional… 
Chaska man faces felony charges for alleged distribution and sale of methamphetamine
A Chaska man has been charged with several felonies in Carver County District Court in connection with a Southwest Metro Drug Task Force investigation. 
Public Notices from the June 15, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 15, 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…
CC United holds its annual Jamboree
June 17 was a day of celebration for the CC United Soccer Club. 
Music in the Gardens brings live music to Arboretum
Guests at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska can enjoy live music all summer long with the return of Music in the Gardens. 
