Category: Chaska Herald

A record number of children took part in the city of Chanhassen’s 38th annual Halloween Party, according to Priya Tandon, recreation manager.

Tis’ the season to be jolly! The holiday season has arrived, which means tons of fun and festivities, including the highly anticipated 2022 Holidazzle event at Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis.

While the weather was unseasonably warm during late October and early November, fall is nearing its end, and with it comes the cold, shorter days of winter.

I am fascinated by a small, fuzzy critter that is found just about anywhere there might be a spot of water in the United States and Canada. Not to mention, it has mastered a wide range of habitats and climates.…

Three wins in five days was what it was going to take for Southwest Christian to earn a second-consecutive trip to the state tournament.

“Guys and Dolls” will take to the Chaska High School stage for six performances from Nov. 11 to 19.

When we decided to write about the positives of adversity, we had to take some time to really look at how there are positives. We got to thinking about times in our life when we faced adversity. When you’re in…

Two years ago I and others in Carver County District 5 put our faith in John Fahey to make decisions on our behalf as commissioner. In these two short years, Carver County will see the completion of the Dahlgren portion…

We ask that you join us in our continued support of Gayle Degler for Carver County Commissioner. We have known and worked with Gayle for a long time, and are proud of our partnership with him. Gayle has a long…

In local elections, we don’t get clickbait-inducing, primetime debates on major news channels. That’s why candidate forums like those hosted by the League of Women Voters are so crucial: They are the only chance we get to hear the candidates’…

Minnesota’s largest police association, representing over 10,000 rank and file law enforcement officers, enthusiastically supports Sen. Julia Coleman, Rep. Jim Nash, and Rep. Greg Boe for reelection. They will always promote public safety proposals that keep communities safe.

I am a firm believer in the old saying, “actions speak louder than words.” While I believe it is a worthwhile cause to layout my goals if elected, it is equally as important to demonstrate that I have backed up…

I am writing in support of Courtney Johnson for the 2022 mayoral election for Carver. As the daughter of a former mayor from another city, I know firsthand just how much hard work, time, patience, problem solving, commitment and hard…

Our Commissioner, Gayle Degler, is an easy choice for us. With his community involvement, positive leadership and proven results, Commissioner Degler has our votes. We have known him for almost the entire 20-plus years we’ve lived in Chaska.

I would like to endorse Courtney Johnson for Mayor of Carver.

The construction project on Highway 212 between Carver and Cologne is largely complete, the Minnesota Department of Transportation recently announced.

With the September release of the Netflix true crime series Dahmer—a dramatized retelling of the life and crimes of the notorious American serial killer—discussion about the ethics of true crime media and its seemingly endless production is being revisited once…

Thank you for the Oct. 27 article, “Group eyes block of seats on Eastern Carver County School Board.” I have one clarification and one correction.

Chaska residents celebrated in many different ways this past weekend — from dressing up in Halloween costumes and running around town to celebrating loved ones who have since passed for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in…

Election Day is nearly here, and the stakes are high at the local, state and national levels. Here’s what you should expect heading into Election Day.