In 2015, for the second year in a row, Emma and Noah were the most popular baby names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.
Outdoor burning not recommended Friday afternoon
Outdoor burning is not recommended in the area Friday as conditions will increase the danger of fire spreading, according to the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen.
Look back
Baseball: Eagle season sweep on Strikeout Cancer Night
Eden Prairie completed the season sweep of Chaska, winning 11-3 on Strikeout Cancer Night at Athletic Park on May 5,
Lacrosse: Split decision between Chaska and Holy Family
Trailing 2-0 to start the contest, it was Chaska that rallied this time, pulling away from a 6-4 halftime lead to win 14-7 at home over Holy Family Catholic on May 5.
Softball: Top-10 showdown goes to the Storm
Maddie Schwartz’s extra-inning hit plated pinch runner Mary Maus, leading Chanhassen to a 3-2 win over No. 10 Buffalo on May 5.
Tennis: First win over the Storm since 2013
Winless against Chanhassen in consecutive seasons, Chaska squarely put itself in Metro West Conference title contention, scoring a 4-3 home win over the Storm on May 5.
Police report
Police Report
County Road 61 to close east of 101 bridge for two weeks
Motorists near Chanhassen will encounter a full closure and detour for both directions of County Road 61 beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, May 16. (Read more…)
Editorial: Don’t forget about the lake
The Chaska City Council recently approved a concept plan for a new apartment development on the east side of Lake Jonathan.
Baseball pioneer: Remembering Billy Williams
“Play ball. Local fan-dom will be happy, very happy, at the beginning of the base-ball season in this city,” announced the May 2, 1907, Herald.
Police seek hit-and-run driver
According to the Chaska Police Department, a hit-and-run driver caused serious damage at multiple sites in Chaska early this morning. Police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down the driver.
Around the Region: Stars Baseball, Tennis pull out MCAA victories
Southwest Christian pounded out 23 hits, including six extra-base at-bats, winning 32-0 against Bethany Academy May 3 at Dred Scott Fields in Bloomington.
Chaska: Hawks baseball keeps pace in Metro West Conference
Chanhassen won. Benilde-St. Margaret won. (Read more…) Chaska did its job as well, keeping pace in the Metro West Conference baseball title chase.
Dentist brings skills to those in need
M any residents may know Dr. Thomas Meschke as a dentist who has worked in Chaska for the past 28 years.
‘Big Chick’ connection
The children of Prince’s well-known bodyguard have lots of photos and memorabilia that link back to the music icon’s purple heyday and the movie “Purple Rain.”
Track: Tight race sees Jefferson win league triangular
A tight competition between three Metro West Conference boys track and field teams resulted in Chaska placing third – five points out of first place – in a triangular at Richfield High School May 3.
Public notices from the April 28, 2016 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the April 28, 2016 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to thi
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? (Read more…) Send us your guess.
Spring Safety Event – Saturday, May 21 – 9:00 AM – Noon
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