Red bows and green garland adorned the gazebo in City Square Park as families gathered to make snowmen ornaments and snowflakes at art stations in the park.
Part-Time Administrative Assistant

City of Carver – Part Time Administrative Assistant
The City of Carver is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to perform general administrative support. For a complete job description and Application for Employment, click HERE.
Applications accepted through Friday, December 22, 2017.
Contact Vicky Sons-Eiden, City Clerk/Treasurer, with any questions at [email protected] or 952-448-8727.
Ho ho ho! Hundreds gather at Trees for Toys
Hundreds of people, maybe more, gathered at Camp Tanadoona in Chanhassen on Saturday, Dec. 2, for breakfast and to drop off toys.
Ho ho ho! Hundreds gather at Trees for Toys
CHANHASSEN — Hundreds of people from across the west metro, maybe more, gathered at Camp Tanadoona in Chanhassen on Saturday, Dec. 2, for breakfast and to drop off toys.
Where the heck is it?
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? Send us your guess.
Chaska students find their voices in debate
Kian O’Connor said being part of Chaska High School’s debate team has opened his mind.
Look back
Look back
Defensive intensity leads to first win
An 11-point lead, five minutes to play, Matt Eliason rose up on a 3-point shot from near the Chaska bench.
In control from start to finish
A nine-point lead at halftime, Minnetonka, led by 21 points from Cameron Steele, won the season opener 80-67 at home over Monticello Dec. 5.
Tough schedule out of the gates
Two teams searching for a first win, it was Nnecka Obiazor and Eden Prairie coming out on top at Chaska 66-41 Tuesday.
2-0 start for Hawks Hockey
Five goals on 22 first-period shots, Chaska boys hockey improved to 2-0 on the season with a 6-2 win over Hopkins in the home opener Tuesday.
Always out to prove herself
A look back at the 2014-15 team photo for Holy Family Catholic/Waconia girls hockey and two things stand out.
Outdoor Warning Sirens Activated – Wednesday, December 6

Carver County will be performing outdoor warning siren system testing on Wednesday, December 6.
All sirens in the Carver County system will be activated during the testing.
Where the heck it was
The answer to last week’s quiz was the Engler Health Center that is under construction at 1200 Chaska Creek Way.
Colorful contest
The winners of the 11th annual Hometown Holiday Coloring Contest are:
Family of Eden Prairie teen who died after dental surgery settles lawsuit with oral surgeon
The family of an Eden Prairie teen who went into cardiac arrest during a dental surgery in 2015 and later died has reached a $2.06 million settlement with the oral surgeon who performed the procedure.
Wintry weather comes to the Twin Cities
CHANHASSEN — Residents of the southwest metro woke up this morning to a world of white after last seeing browns and fading greens.
Wintry weather comes to the Twin Cities
CHANHASSEN — Residents of the southwest metro woke up the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 5, to a world of white after last seeing browns and fading greens.
Herald reports
Dec. 7, 1871: The thermometer took a sudden downward “flight” on Monday and reached 24 degrees below zero. It was also down to 20 degrees below zero on Tuesday morning. We hardly dare venture out of our office for fear…
New faces anchored by experience
Given an opportunity to compete together, instead of against, come section tournament time brought some enthusiasm, some extra drive in the wrestling room for Chaska/Chanhassen.
