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 Nov. 28 through Dec. 3. 
StormHawks ready to get back on the mat for 2022-23 wrestling season
With the team’s first home match Dec. 8, the StormHawks are ready to get back on the mat for the wrestling season. 
Storm girls’ basketball relying on defense, refreshed roster
One of the key lessons from a team sport like basketball is selflessness, and while that might be a tenant of the Chanhassen girls basketball team’s culture, head coach Kayla Walsh believes the team will need to become more selfish… 
Public Notices from the December 1, 2022 Chaska Herald
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Public Notices from the November 24, 2022 Chaska Herald
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As winter weather continues, snowmobilers excited for another season
With winter weather hitting Minnesota the last few weeks, local riders are getting prepared for the upcoming snowmobile season and are encouraging more people to get out and enjoy the sport.
Boys volleyball gets a step closer to sanctioned status
Boys volleyball moved a little closer to becoming a Minnesota State High School League sanctioned sport. 
Chanhassen psychologist pleads guilty to health care fraud
A Chanhassen psychologist has pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent bills for counseling services that were never rendered, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. 
Southwestern Twin Cities Metro offering winter programs
Winter solstice isn’t until Dec. 21 but Carver and Scott counties already have tons of fun winter programs and activities lined up for the whole family this winter season. 
Carver County inmate attempts escape, recaptured
Travis Clay Andersen, a level three predatory offender who resides in Chaska, attempted to escape custody at his scheduled sentencing hearing at the Carver County Justice Center Nov. 29 but was recaptured by deputies “within minutes,” according to the Carver… 
Tickets for CDT’s 2023 musical ‘The Prom’ on sale
Tickets are now available for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ next show, “The Prom,” which runs from Feb. 10 to June 10, 2023. 
The Minnesota Valley Community Band presents 35th ‘Holiday Pops Concert’
The Minnesota Valley Community Band presents its 35th annual “Holiday Pops” concert on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Chaska High School.
Commentary: Let your little light shine
Have you noticed that there’s something missing from your life – and it’s missing more and more each day? There could be a variety of answers as to what that “something” is. If for you that something is light, you’re… 
Chaska general election results certified in election canvass
Voter turnout in the general election topped 70% in Chaska, city officials said during a canvassing meeting held Nov. 17 to certify the results of the mayor and city council elections.
Letter: Checks and balances
The 2022 midterm election is history. Control of the U.S. Congress is now split with Democrats holding the majority in the Senate and Republicans earning theirs in the House.
Commentary: Reflections and blessings of the season
At this time of the year, we reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed on us. We give thanks for those blessings. We also need to remember those that have little hope for tomorrow, and include them as we… 
Commentary: Appreciate the American crow
We often overlook or ignore the more common critters in the natural world. The eastern gray squirrel and chipmunk come to mind as examples of common critters that many people don’t think about. 
Popular pop-up Christmas cocktail bar is back at Old Log Theatre
Come for the cocktails, stay for the over 125-year-old cabin decorated in sparkly Christmas decorations. 
Amber Koth named head coach for Chaska girls’ golf team
The Chaska girls golf program will have a new head coach this coming spring. 
‘Tis the season for holiday markets
There is certainly no shortage of places to shop for the perfect gifts in the Twin Cities this holiday season. 
