While some local districts are taking a pause with in-person learning, Eastern Carver County Schools said it will continue to prioritize the preservation of students in the building. 
Chloride pollution among top concerns for Minnesota’s impaired waters
Over 70 water bodies in Scott and Carver counties are proposed to be listed on Minnesota’s latest impaired waters list. 
Commentary: What are you thankful for in life?
In your life, what are you most thankful for? What does a good life look like for you? 
One year, six words: teen story contest winners share
Where do we go from here? 
Cortana Woods park rehabbed
The Cortana Woods Neighborhood Park rehab is wrapping up construction, just in time to squeeze in some play time before winter. 
‘That’s wrong:’ Carver, Scott County renters struggle to afford a place to live
Eighty to 90 hours a week, Steven Allan Schulz is working. At the Clover Ridge townhomes in Chaska, he serves as a live-in personal care assistant and childcare provider to a single mother and her two children. 
Showing generosity to strangers as Thanksgiving approaches
It seemed like just any other Tuesday morning when Kiara West and her young family headed over to the Chaska Perkins for a breakfast meal. 
Chaska Police reports: Vehicle theft, alcohol-related traffic incidents
Nov. 8 
Carver Tree Lighting Ceremony
Chaska woman charged with felony theft from local Boy Scout troop
Chaska resident Shannon Orlowski, 44, has been charged with two counts of theft from Boy Scout Troop #174 funds totaling over $8,700. 
Girls Hockey: The puck has dropped on the 2021-22 season
Traveling across the state of Minnesota, Holy Family Catholic has started the 2021-22 girls hockey season with a 2-0-1 record after defeating Shakopee 4-1 and tying Maple Grove 2-2. 
Commentary: How to feel happy and not ‘hangry’ during the holidays
Having a hard time with any negativity in your life?
New business offers ultrasounds
Learn more To learn more about Peek A Boo Baby or to schedule an appointment, visit peekaboobabyus.com. 
Top-10 finish for Chanhassen in the pool
Barb Folsom raised her arms in celebration. She shouted “way to go, Alyssa!” 
State Swim: Top-10 finish for Chanhassen in the pool
Barb Folsom raised her arms in celebration. She shouted “way to go, Alyssa!” 
More than 10% of Eastern Carver County Schools students are in quarantine
More than 10% of the 9,257 students in Eastern Carver County Schools are in active quarantines as of Nov. 18, 2021. 
Chaska’s Jack Boyle named 2021 Mr. Football Award finalist
Chaska senior running back Jack Boyle was announced as an Elite Ten finalists for the 2021 Mr. Football Award presented by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association. 
Winter Lights opens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Bundle up and head to the Winter Lights walking tour, which opened at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska on Nov. 18 and runs through Jan. 2. 
Jordan High School graduate is 17-time New York Times bestselling author
Gerry Schmitt, a 1965 Jordan High School graduate, was recently inducted into the Jordan Public Schools Hall of Fame for fine arts. 
Food shelves in Carver and Scott County prepare for the holiday season
With fall here and winter approaching, food shelves in Scott and Carver County are preparing for what they anticipate will be a busy end of the year. 