I was in third grade in 1999 when two teenagers shot up Columbine High School, resulting in 15 deaths, over 20 injuries, and unimaginable trauma. 
Area fencers excited for national championships to come to Minnesota
Fencing is coming to the Twin Cities in a major way, and enthusiasts are excited for the impact it could have on the sport throughout the area. 
Bear cubs lead to cuteness overload
Last week, while leading a wildlife photography workshop to capture images of American black bears (Ursus americanus), we experienced a cuteness overload. Over three and half days, we saw many mother bears with spring cubs. 
Villager Tower for June / July 2022
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Carver Villager Tower #384 June / July
The Villager Tower has been written and published since 1983 by Ricki Schultz. She can be contacted at (952) 448-5126 and [email protected].
Burger returns to Holy Family boys’ basketball program
After nine years away from the boys basketball program, Joe Burger is back at Holy Family Catholic High School. 
Movie shoot, performers draw a crowd to downtown Jordan
Bystanders pushed against yellow caution tape on the corner of Broadway and Water Street in Jordan, trying to get a glimpse inside an antiques store where emerging star Joe Keery was filming a movie scene. 
Trinity Lutheran in Carver holds ‘Worship in the Park’
Trinity Lutheran Church in Carver is hosting a special “Worship in the Park” followed by a potluck picnic on Sunday, July 24. The public is invited.
Victoria Planning Commission reviews plans for five-story downtown building
The Victoria Planning Commission recently heard preliminary plans for a five-story mixed-use building in downtown that would include 73 apartments, underground parking and a storage area for a former Minnesota Vikings quarterback’s car collection. 
Chaska hosts 47th annual high school baseball All-Star series
The Minnesota Baseball Coaches’ Association hosted its 47th annual High School Baseball All-Star series June 23-25. 
Commentary: Seven simple steps to live life strategically
Are you living strategically? What got us thinking about this is because we know how important it is for businesses to be ‘strategic’ in their activities. 
Authorities recover body from Minnesota River in Shakopee
A body was discovered floating in the Minnesota River at Shakopee by fishermen on Saturday, June 25.
Bagshaw set to lead Chaska girls soccer as new head coach
Chaska girls soccer will have new leadership this fall. 
‘Dark Cloud’ film delves into the dark side of technology
Technology like Siri and Alexa are helpful in everyday life. But what if not all of these technologies have people’s best interests in mind? 
Insurance agency volunteers help out at Habitat for Humanity build site
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity volunteers have been busy lately, building a duplex on Niskanen Circle in Chaska. 
Chaska Police Department launches new community watch program with cameras
Residents and businesses of Chaska that currently have, or may be interested in getting, a security camera for their property can now register it with the new Chaska Police Department S.M.I.L.E. program, which stands for Surveillance Monitoring Initiative for Law… 
Chaska police respond to thefts, drug violation
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
American Family Insurance volunteers at Habitat for Humanity build site
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity volunteers have been busy lately, building a duplex on Niskanen Circle in Chaska. 
Andrew Martinson named Chaska boys basketball coach
Chaska boys basketball has new leadership at the top of the program, but the Hawks look to be heading in a similar direction with a familiar face as the new varsity head coach. 
Chaska Police Department launches new community watch program
Residents and businesses of Chaska that currently have, or may be interested in getting, a security camera for their property can now register it with the new Chaska Police Department S.M.I.L.E. program, which stands for Surveillance Monitoring Initiative for Law… 
Commentary: Memories of my one-room schoolhouse in Carver County
It was a big deal when Carver County Schools Superintendent Rudolf Siewert came to inspect our District 24 one-room schoolhouse in the 1950s. We took it very seriously. 
