Category: Chaska Herald

An horticulture director from Harvard University will become the director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on May 1, the University of Minnesota announced.

The House Transportation Committee on Thursday passed a bill designating a portion of State Highway 5 in Chanhassen as “Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.”

In an effort to make sure Minnesota doesn’t become the land of 10,000 chemicals, Minnesota legislators are once again wrestling with how to address pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Take a trip around the world while sitting in the plush seats of the Main Cinema in Minneapolis for the 42nd Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.

At the end of February, the Chanhassen Lions made a donation to Chaska-based charity Love INC of Carver County.

Connecting to resources in Carver County is in the beginning stages of being more streamlined than ever before as Chanhassen-based nonprofit A Better Society launches its resource assistance platform Project Lin-kij.

Most people in the Twin Cities region have heard of the Metropolitan Council. Yet many might struggle to explain what we do. They might know we run Metro Transit or that we clean most of the region’s wastewater. Both of…

City officials have known for years that the Cologne wastewater treatment facility would eventually need major renovations. Regular maintenance has sustained the city thus far, but now the facility is reaching its capacity and the city is seeking a $15…

We’re reminded of the phrase, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.”

The Galleria Edina is hosting a popup prom dress donation drive in honor of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ current musical “The Prom” and in partnership with PromPossible and Project Fairy Godmothers on from March 12-19.

How important is your self-worth? Ask anybody who’s ever been the subject of criticism. Without self-worth, a negative comment could have the power to change your world. You might start seeing only the negative aspects of a situation. You might…

With boating season around the corner, the Carver County Sheriff’s Department is gearing up with a new boat and equipment for its dive team.

For the first time in a few months, Chaska looked to be in a bit of trouble.

Students from across Eastern Carver County Schools were recognized for their recent achievements at the Feb. 27 school board meeting.

The Chaska/Chanhassen wrestling season came to an end March 4 as freshman Carson Turner reached the podium in his first time competing at the Class 3A state tournament.

Registration for the Carver County Historical Society’s summer camps is now open. The historical society is offering two different camps this June.

The Chaska/Chanhassen StormHawks had a strong finish to their season behind senior Lucas Becker and the 200 freestyle relay team at the Class 2A state championship meet March 3 and 4.

Sower Art Gallery in Chaska is hosting an artist reception for travel photographer on Saturday, March 11.

The construction company heading the Downtown Highway 41 Project is hosting an open house for the public on March 9 from 5-7 p.m. at the Chaska Event Center, 3210 Chaska Blvd.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the week of March 2 that Chaska will receive $28,605 in state grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Program, which works to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion…