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Bird feeds almost exclusively on shellfish
Last week while leading a photo workshop in warm and sunny Florida, I was walking down a long stretch of beach with my group of photographers in tow.
Commentary: How to help protect your brain from aging
Where are my keys? Where did I put my reading glasses? Why did I walk into this room?
Commentary: Minnesotans are right to expect accountability
Minnesotans are right to expect accountability and transparency from their public institutions. While this open approach to government is critical to ensuring that public programs and projects are run and managed efficiently, it is also important to ensure accountability and…
‘Beyond bullying’ legislation aims to stop hate, discrimination in Minnesota schools
A local state lawmaker is uplifting student voices at the Minnesota Capitol in efforts to pass new legislation aimed at better addressing incidents of hate and discrimination in school.
Carver man sentenced to probation for altercation at school board forum on mask mandate
A Carver man was sentenced to probation in district court Thursday for his role during a September 2021 altercation at an Eastern Carver County School Board public forum.
Chaska City Council; What’s new?
NEW ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Permits to carry firearms in Minnesota increase in 2021
Minnesotans have been applying for and receiving more permits to carry firearms during the pandemic, according to new data from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Commentary: Take care to differentiate reality from fiction
From shows like “Riverdale” and “Euphoria” to all the bestselling young adult novels, the media is overflowing with depictions of steamy teenage romance.
Chaska Valley Family Theatre shines with musical ‘Bright Star’
The lead actors in the upcoming musical “Bright Star” have great chemistry on and off stage.
The Chaska Valley Family Theatre shines with musical ‘Bright Star’
The lead actors in the upcoming musical “Bright Star” have great chemistry on and off stage.
Villager Tower for February / March 2022
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Carver Villager Tower #380 February / March
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Some of Minnesota’s city-owned liquor stores stop selling Russian alcohol
Russian-made alcohol products were pulled from city-owned liquor stores in Richfield, Lakeville, Farmington and Wayzata this week amid the war in Ukraine.
Library: Explore your family tree
When my husband and I decided to set our roots in the city of Carver, little did we know that my roots began here much earlier.
Commentary: March and the first days of spring
March was once the first month of the year for ancient people who lived in Earth’s Northern Hemisphere.
‘Humble leader’: Tim Wiebe retires after decades in Chaska public service
Sitting modestly on a chair, the outgoing fire chief turned slightly, so as to not directly face the dozens of people who showed up that day to honor him.
Sno-Hawks benefit for Trebiatowski family’s 2-year-old with Leukemia
Saturday is the Chaska Sno-Hawks annual benefit for community members, with this year’s funds going toward 2-year-old Ryent Trebiatowski’s family.
Greg Boe announces bid for re-election to Minnesota House
Rep. Greg Boe (R-Chanhassen) announced this week that he will run for re-election in the new District 48B, which is made up of all of Chanhassen and a large portion of Chaska.
Pool record among Storm Hawks’ section achievements
Brayden Slavik steadily was dropping time in distance freestyle events over his sophomore and junior seasons. Enough so to qualify for the state meet in 2021 where he was 14th overall in the 500-yard freestyle.
Kayla Pascoe announces candidacy for Minnesota House District 17B
Kayla Pascoe recently announced her candidacy for Minnesota House District 17B.