Have you heard the expression “Into every life some rain must fall?” You realize that no matter how good a life seems, there are bound to be some bad things that happen. 
Minnesota DNR announces four 2023 Free Park Days
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on April 22, June 10, Sept. 9 and Nov. 24.
Minneapolis artist shows work in Arts Consortium of Carver County exhibit
Minneapolis-based artist Carol Strait is bringing her paintings of animals and mythical creatures to a one-woman show at the Arts Consortium of Carver County. 
Schram Haus Brewery celebrates National Beer Day, end of prohibition
Schram Haus Brewery will be celebrating 90 years since the end of prohibition on April 7, 1933, with a day full of speakeasy style events. 
Commentary: Prepping for a busy construction year
Spring officially started on March 21, but I wouldn’t blame you if you missed the memo, especially with plenty of snow still on the ground! Now, we just have to hope that it is a slow melt, or we will… 
Salary increase among updates from March 20 Chaska City Council meeting
After a performance review in August 2022, the city approved a 4.195% salary increase for City Administrator Matt Podhradsky — to $181,400 from his 2022 salary of $174,096.69. 
Chaska police respond to theft, missing person reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Northern Lights shine bright in southwest Twin Cities Metro
If you looked up at the sky last week and saw an array of bright, beautiful colors, then you weren’t alone. Hundreds around the region reported to have seen the aurora borealis — or Northern Lights — light up the… 
Construction on Downtown Highway 41 Project in Chaska begins
Construction on the downtown Highway 41 project began Monday, March 27, with the full closure of the Highway 61 and Walnut Street intersection. 
Chaska business owner expresses concerns over proposed cannabis legislation
Tyson Archer purchased his first CBD tincture in 2020 from a Nothing But Hemp shop in Forest Lake. Soon after, he saw on Facebook the company was looking for people who wanted to open affiliate stores across the state. 
Public Notices from the March 23, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the March 23, 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…
Chaska track and field pushing through winter weather ahead of 2023 season
As the snow continues to melt and the winter comes to a slow end, the Chaska track and field team is stuck indoors to start its 2023 campaign. 
SMSC announces grant to Three Rivers Park District for Native American education programming
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign, recently announced it is providing an $80,000 grant to the Three Rivers Park District to develop new Native American education programming at Lowry Nature Center. 
Holy Family takes third at state tournament after overtime loss in semifinal
The basketball season came to an end for Holy Family on Saturday, March 25, but it did not end like many envisioned it would. 
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum hosts celebration for Indigenous art exhibit
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum hosted a celebration March 18 to highlight an exhibit on Indigenous art during its final week. 
Letter: Nice work on Cooper’s plan
I was so darn happy to read the article from the March 16 Chaska Herald: “City makes land trust push for Cooper’s.”
An unclear path forward in Carver County for increasing recycling and waste material
After 20 years of serving the county, the Carver County Environmental Services Center is reaching capacity, and it’s not entirely clear yet what the long-term solution will be. 
Arts Consortium of Carver County presents Animals & Dragons: The work of Carol Strait
The Arts Consortium of Carver County will present the work of local artist Carol Strait in the exhibit Animals & Dragons, which will be held from April 12 to May 5. 
A Better Society, Carver County host first Fix-It Clinic of 2023
A Better Society, a Chanhassen-based nonprofit, hosted a Fix-It Clinic on March 18 from noon to 4 p.m. in partnership with Carver County Environmental Services. 
Chaska dancers to be featured at Dancing Like the Stars fundraiser
2B CONTINUED, a nonprofit committed to increasing awareness of suicide prevention, mental health and wellness, is hosting its third fundraising gala on April 15 from 5:30-10 p.m. with a Dancing like the Stars show from 5:30-6:30p.m. 
