Having their lunch thrown in the trash should be the last thing Minnesota kids have to endure, according to state Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius.
Taxes, utility payments and rental licenses to increase
The Chaska City Council approved its 2018 tax levy and general/enterprise fund budgets on Dec. 18.
Council leaves ward decisions up to respondents of survey
The Chaska City Council is split on whether to move from a ward system to an at-large council.
Put two in the win column
Chaska/Chanhassen wrestling finished off the pre-Christmas dual schedule with a 2-1 record at a quadrangular at Fridley High School Dec. 20.
Defensive effort improves in Stars win
Max Steensland finished with nine assists, part of a team total of 17 helpers, as Southwest Christian beat Belle Plaine 69-53 at home Dec. 19.
Fifteen goals for the Fire
Leading 3-0 after one period, Holy Family Catholic netted eight goals in the middle frame, defeating host Waconia 15-2 Dec. 19.
Met Council extends bidding for Southwest LRT
ST. PAUL — The Southwest Light Rail Transit project has pushed back the date that bids for the civil construction contract will be due.
Emu may be spending Christmas without mate
Reginald the emu may not be home for Christmas.
Red Bench Bakery opening Tuesday
Red Bench Bakery is opening on Tuesday.
Welcome to the long night
They say you should live like there’s no tomorrow, and once a year, that comes the closest it can to being possible. Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice: the shortest day of the year.
Now it’s time for the real fun
Twelve skaters had at least one point as Chaska improved to 6-1 before the showdown with No. 3 Minnetonka this upcoming weekend, an 8-2 win over East Ridge at Cottage Grove Ice Arena Dec. 19.
Carver Lions Accepting Food Donations
The Carver Lions are accepting donations of food shelf items through the end of December. Items can be dropped off at the Holiday Tree at Gazebo Park (307 Broadway). Items collected will be delivered to Bountiful Baskets.
For questions regarding this food drive, contact the Carver Lions at [email protected].
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.
Prince’s home county plans to sue opioid companies
The Carver County Board of Commissioners voted to take the next step in seeking legal action against opioid manufacturers and distributors, Tuesday.
Look back
6-1 record. Who would have thought?
When you lose a player such as Myles Hanson, or an Andrew Kallman, or players such as Alex Strazzanti and Ryan Rodriguez, four-fifths of a starting line-up from a state tournament team, the expectation is drop-off.
Tax increases for county residents
The Carver County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 3.9 percent levy increase for 2018 at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
City Planner
City of Carver – City Planner
The City of Carver is seeking applications for the position of City Planner. For a complete job description and Application for Employment, click HERE.
Applications accepted through Monday, January 29, 2018.
Contact Brent Mareck, City Manager, with any questions at [email protected], or 952-448-8737.
Where the heck it was
The correct answer to last week’s quiz was the 58-foot-tall artificial Christmas tree in Firemen’s Park.
3 things to know about the Eastern Carver County Schools levy
The Eastern Carver County School Board certified the final levy on Monday, Dec. 18, which is a slight increase over the previous year’s levy.