A local nonprofit raised over 1,000 pounds of food and $2,000 last weekend for the CAP Agency through its “Bowling for Hunger” event. 
Letter: Fossil fuels make civilization possible
Just an observation: if the opinions expressed concerning the May 11 letter to the editor, “Our addiction to fossil fuels,” is indicative of the current state of critical thinking that is taught in our educational systems, then the world is…
Commentary: Moms make great Rotarians
The Chaska Rotary Club’s motto this month is “Rotary Leads the Way in May.” I find the month of May to be special for many reasons, among them is that May officially recognizes National Children’s Mental Health Awareness and Childcare… 
103 seniors to graduate from Southwest Christian High School
Southwest Christian High School will bid farewell to 103 graduating seniors at its commencement ceremony, which will be held from 7–9 p.m. May 26 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. 
Chaska American Legion hosting Memorial Day events
The Chaska American Legion Family Post 57 will be holding a special service on Memorial Day, May 29, at Veteran’s Park. 
Teacher of the Year, retirees and students recognized at board meeting
The second to last Eastern Carver County School District Board meeting of the year had a packed agenda, but time was made at the beginning of the May 22 meeting to recognize students, seniors, district retirees and the District’s Teacher… 
District 112 students, community petition against graduation venue, Grace Church
For more than a decade, Eastern Carver County Schools has held graduation ceremonies for Chaska and Chanhassen high schools at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, but this year some students, parents and community members are urging the district to reconsider… 
Chaska police respond to vehicle theft, property damage reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Commentary: A nod to the Chaska fund — and a big thank you
A month ago the Herald ran an article about the Community Foundation for Carver County and the recently formed Chaska Community Fund. 
Commentary: Remembering dad on Memorial Day
Prior to my mom’s passing some years ago, she gave me a cardboard box that was filled with my dad’s military memorabilia that she had kept from his time fighting in North Africa and Italy in World War II. Though… 
Rep. Emmer discusses manufacturing, mental health in the southwest metro
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., spoke at MGK, a chemical manufacturer based out of Chaska, on May 19 to address the National Association of Manufacturers policy agenda “Competing to Win.” 
Chaska police raise funds for Minnesota Special Olympics at Cop on a Rooftop
The Chaska Police Department participated in the seventh annual Cop on a Rooftop event on May 19. 
Public Notices from the May 18, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the May 18, 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 teams gearing up for softball playoffs
The softball regular season has come to a close, and four area teams are aiming to make some postseason magic. Here’s a look at how Chaska, Chanhassen, Holy Family and Southwest Christian stack up heading into the final weeks of… 
Minnesota to become 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana (copy)
Come Aug. 1, adults 21 and older will be able to consume all forms of recreational cannabis. 
Minnesota to become 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana
Come Aug. 1, adults 21 and older will be able to consume all forms of recreational cannabis. 
Chaska girls, Chanhassen boys defend golf conference championships
It was déjà vu for the Chaska girls and Chanhassen boys at Braemar Golf Course May 22. 
Chanhassen girls win Metro West during track and field conference championship week
Heading into the Metro West Conference championship meet May 17, Chanhassen girls head coach Jessica Matheson, other coaches on staff and athletes knew winning the girls conference title was a possibility. 
Chanhassen girls win Metro West during track and field conference championship week (copy)
Heading into the Metro West Conference championship meet May 17, Chanhassen girls head coach Jessica Matheson, other coaches on staff and athletes knew winning the girls conference title was a possibility. 
Area roundup: Section tennis tournament starts, softball ends
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the field, track, court or course. Here are some of the highlights from May 15 to May 20. 
