Rachel Berg Scherer is a dynamic leader in our community. In our local church, Rachel and her family participate with infectious enthusiasm. She leads our strategic planning team, serves on the council, and assists with worship.
ECC School Board candidates share ideas on equity, books and protections
The 12 candidates for the Eastern Carver County School Board had the chance to share their hopes, goals and intentions for the board in a forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County on Oct. 6. 
Paid letter: Vote Anderson on Nov. 8
Lisa Anderson is a listener, a communicator, a visionary, a champion, a doer and a collaborator. I say this with confidence because I have worked elbow to elbow with Lisa.
Paid letter: Vote Rohe for proactive leadership
Please join us in voting for Jay Rohe for Mayor of Chaska on Nov. 8. We have known Jay as a neighbor since 2001 when we moved to Chaska from Chicago. Jay is a family man as we watched him…
Paid letter: Anderson has the right perspective
We are writing to encourage people to vote this November for Lisa Anderson for District I County Commissioner.
Cine Latino celebrates 10th anniversary with fresh voices, new events
Whether a Spanish speaker or cinephile, the Minneapolis Film Society’s 10th annual Cine Latino Film Festival is sure to make you laugh, cry and reflect. 
Q-and-A with Carver City Council candidate Erik Perschmann
Name/age: Erik Perschmann, age 53. 
Q-and-A with Carver City Council candidate Laurie Sayre
Name/age: Laurie Sayre, 49 
Q-and-A with Carver City Council candidate Glen Henry
Name/age: Glen Henry, 60 
Q-and-A with Victoria City Council candidate Greg Evansky
Name/age: Greg Evansky, 56. 
Q-and-A with Victoria City Council candidate Alvin Hebert
Name/age: Alvin Hebert, 51. 
Q-and-A with Victoria City Council candidate Andy Reiff
Name/age: Andy Reiff, 50. 
Q-and-A with Chanhassen City Council candidate Jerry McDonald
Name/age: Jerry A. McDonald, 74. 
Q-and-A with Chanhassen City Council candidate Andrew Soudbash
Name/age: Andrew Soudbash, 21. 
Q-and-A with Chanhassen City Council candidate Mark von Oven
Name/age: Mark von Oven, 47. 
Paid letter: Keep Judge Webber
We are writing to support retaining District Court Judge Charles Webber in Minnesota’s First Judicial District, which covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, McLeod, Le Sueur, Scott, and Sibley Counties. Judge Webber is fair, independent, and hardworking.
Commentary: We’re wondering, what’s your excuse?
When you’ve made a mistake, or done something weird, have you ever been tempted to place the blame on something, or someone, else? If so, you’re not alone. It starts at an early age. We’ve all experienced seeing children do… 
Minnesota Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns for fall
The annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back at the Minnesota Zoo for its fourth year. 
‘Yust for Fun’ comes to Chaska Community Center Theater for one night only
Come for the Norwegian-American representation and stay for the lutefisk jokes. 
MBA to merge Class A, B next summer for one state tournament
Big changes are ahead this coming summer in the Minnesota Baseball Association. 