Category: Syndicated

Burglary

He stands nearly 20 feet tall, lantern raised high over Holly Drive, where he has stood for over 100 years.

After the chaos and nastiness of the midterm election campaigns, I’m left with daunting questions about the way forward. The who-what-where-why-when-how answers elude and escape me, leaving me with feelings of hopelessness.

Pet of the Week

Most construction projects require a building permit, whether the project is a small addition, interior remodel, or a simple accessory structure.  These projects are reviewed by the Building Inspection Department to verify they meet certain building codes, as well as meet the flood proofing design requirements if the property is within the 100-year flood risk area.  The specific building components and materials, along with design features, are required for these structures in order to minimize damage in the event of a flood.

The National Flood Insurance Program and Carver City Ordinance requires that if the cost of reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvements to a building in the flood plain equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value, then the building must meet the construction requirements of a new building placed in the flood plain.  In most cases, this would require that the building be elevated to the flood protection elevations as required by City Ordinance.

Please contact Mark Pistulka ([email protected] or 952-448-8738), or Erin Smith ([email protected] or 952-448-8743) to ask any questions you may have regarding the flood plain or any construction projects.

Campaign season in America is messy, busy, stressful and sometimes just plain ugly. Still, next to free speech and a free press, it’s arguably one of the pillars of American democracy as individuals step up to run, represent and lead…

Take a chance on me.

Three Shakopee ninth graders took first through third place in the American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Day essay contest.

A return to J.K. Rowling’s new universe, a dynamic all-women heist thriller and a new kind of family fun is showcased in new movies opening this weekend in theaters.

Please have all vehicles off the streets when the sweeper is in your neighborhood.  The sweeper has a difficult time cleaning all the debris from the street when maneuvering around parked vehicles.

Click to review the sweeping route map.

Street sweeping is one of the most cost-effective ways used to remove sediment, metals, petroleum products, trash, and vegetation that accumulates on streets, construction sites and parking lots.  If these toxins are not removed, they will make their way into the storm drains and into our streams and waterways.  Keeping the storm drains clear not only helps to mitigate water pollution, but also reduces the likelihood of flooding during heavy rain. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]  – Thank you!

Signs of fall are everywhere. The air is cooler, the animals are gathering food for winter, and the leaves are turning color and blanketing lawns. While we all seem to slow down this time of year, it’s actually the best…

Dennis Scheibe of Maple Grove got the “Where the Heck Is It” photo correct last week. It was Mile Marker 0 for Interstate 394. The marker is visible beneath the I-494 overpass. It is at that spot where U.S. Highway…

A letter to the editor penned by Scott County Administrator Gary Shelton in support of Sheriff Luke Hennen has drawn criticism.

So far her GoFundMe page has raised $50 of her $500 goal.

Nov. 15, 1973: Postmaster Victor M. Weller announced today that a new “Stamps by Mail” service will be offered in the Chaska area. According to Weller, this new service will permit customers to purchase stamps and stamped envelopes through the…

The 2018-2019 Holy Family Catholic girls hockey team started the season with a 4-1 win at Owatonna Nov. 10.

Todd Johnson’s headline for the 2018/2019 girls hockey season for Chaska/Chanhassen is “The Unveiling.”

Chaska/Chanhassen captains Abby Anderson, Grace Doerring and Sophie Pawlyshyn open the season Nov. 13 at home versus Minneapolis.

Hundreds of people gathered at Chaska Middle School West to honor veterans on Monday.