As someone who studied German language and culture from middle school to majoring in it in college, the holiday season has always been a particularly fun time of year for me. An immense amount of the popular traditions we take… 
Owner of Vic’s Bar and Grill charged with failure to pay taxes
The owner of a popular bar and restaurant in Victoria has been charged with failing to pay taxes for several years and allegedly owes the state $440,000, authorities said. 
Elements coming together for successful Holy Family basketball season
Coming into the season, many elements were lining up for Holy Family to make it a special campaign. 
Elements coming together for successful Holy Family basketball season (copy)
Coming into the season, many elements were lining up for Holy Family to make it a special campaign. 
Carver County approves tax levy, 2024 long term budget
County Administrator Dave Hemze opened his part of the tax levy and budget certification presentation at the Dec. 13 Carver County Board meeting by announcing that after months of back and forth, the board had reached his “favorite step” —… 
Southwest Christian boys basketball trying to break through early in the season
This young season is a blank canvas for Southwest Christian. At least, that is how head coach Tommy Hutton sees it. 
Chaska dance team takes home another Metro West championship
The Chaska Hawks’ dance team practices are a telling indicator of the program’s long run of success. 
Area roundup: Chaska buzzer beater to upset Minnetonka highlights week
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the court, ice or mat and in the gym or pool. Here are some of the highlights from Dec. 12 to Dec 17. 
Holy Family girls basketball aiming for state tournament after falling short last year
Holy Family has faced different challenges on the court early on this winter. 
Public Notices from the December 8, 2022 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the December 8, 2022 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…
Commentary: Seeking the resplendent quetzal
Costa Rica is a wildlife photographer’s paradise. I just returned from two weeks of trekking through the hot and humid lowland tropical jungles and hiking high up in the cold cloud forest mountains, at elevation above 8,000 feet, all in… 
Commentary: Happy holidays and updates from city hall
How about those Minnesota Vikings! They are off to a tremendous start. Unfortunately, I’ve watched them for too many years to get too excited. We Vikings fans always wonder what disappointment is waiting around the corner. I hope I’m wrong,… 
Commentary: Acknowledging the emotional road of the holidays
What are your feelings about the holidays? We realize that the holidays are an important subject because they bring up so many strong feelings for people. As we approach the holidays, some people are feeling joyous anticipation, while others are… 
Southwest Christian girls basketball looking to surprise in 2022-23
In her second season with Southwest Christian, head coach Tiffany Stubbs wants this one to be different than the last. 
Local author self publishes sci-fi novel ‘The Automaton’
Science fiction stories involving robots or any sort of artificial intelligence (AI) usually follow tropes such as the destruction of an unworthy human race, robots and AI being evil, a robot disguised as a human and so on. 
Plenty of holiday tournaments for avid sports fans to take in
There’s plenty of sports during the holidays for the avid sports fan to enjoy. 
Local author publishes sci-fi novel ‘The Automaton’
Science fiction stories involving robots or any sort of artificial intelligence (AI) usually follow tropes such as the destruction of an unworthy human race, robots and AI being evil, a robot disguised as a human and so on. 
Chaska VFW leader and Vietnam vet Rich Daniels gifted new roof
Thanks to several local nonprofits, Chaska VFW Post Commander Rich Daniels and his family have a new roof over their heads—just in time for the snowy winter season. 
Latest Shockpocket installment made for easier reading
Each book, each chapter and each character are unique—just the way Chanhassen author Henry L. Walton planned it. 
ECCS holds Truth in Taxation, certifies levy
The Eastern Carver County School Board certified its levy Dec. 5 after holding it annual Truth in Taxation hearing. 
