Any gardener worth their salt knows the name of the game is patience. Whether that’s weeding, waiting for seeds to sprout, or, say, planning a county-wide garden tour — a master gardener knows how to wait. 
Commentary: What special days do you want to celebrate?

Commentary: Kids, values and good make us even better
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Chaska City Square West to fine-tune details this fall and into next year
As fall approaches, the city of Chaska plans to flesh out its City Square West redevelopment details and move forward in 2022, according to City Administrator Matt Podhradsky. 
Ohio man, 54, relocated to shelter after cited for trespassing
After being cited for trespassing in late July and receiving 37 outside calls to deputies, a 54-year-old Ohio man has moved to a Minneapolis homeless shelter, according to local law enforcement. 
Carver County Fair next week in Waconia
The Carver County Fair is set to return next week, animal barns and midway rides to boot, after a year off amid the pandemic. 
Carver County Sheriff’s Office report: burglary, child abuse
Carver County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Chaska Police Department reports: assault, sex crime
Chaska Police Department deputies responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Flags and Honor of Minnesota Car, Bike and Tractor Show on Aug. 7
A Chaska-based nonprofit group that helps veterans in need is hosting its annual car show Saturday, Aug. 7. 
Library: Tales based on American history
True or imagined, books paint pictures of stories and tales that can take the reader to the past, present, or future with both real and fictionalized characters. 
Annual master gardener sale is Aug. 28 in Chaska
The 12th annual Master Gardeners Plant Sale is 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 28. 
‘Wild and Wonderful’ exhibit at Arboretum
The “Nature: Wild and Wonderful” exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum features four artists — Jackson Dainty, David Lefkowitz, Eleanor McGough and Sonja Peterson 
Bump in Carver County COVID cases, ‘best defense’ is vaccination, says health director
COVID cases in Carver County are seeing a slight uptick, according to county Public Health Director Richard Scott, and the best way to combat them are with vaccines, he said. 
One wild walk-off playoff winner for the Chaska Cubs
Eight innings down, Alex Schneider and Shakopee were in total control with a 4-0 lead in the Region 3B playoff opener Aug. 1. 
Chanhassen High School releases second semester Dean’s List for 2020-21 school year
Chanhassen High School released its Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year. Students on Dean’s List 1 have a 3.667-4.0 grade point average. Students on Dean’s List 2 have a 3.0-3.666 grade point average. 
Chaska High School releases Dean’s List for second semester of 2020-21 school year
Chaska High School released its Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year. Students on Dean’s List 1 have a 3.667-4.0 grade point average. Students on Dean’s List 2 have a 3.0-3.666 grade point average. 
Commentary: Be proactive to avoid pitfalls of procrastination

Firehouse Drive-In returns to Cologne Aug 6 and 7
The Firehouse Drive-In is Friday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7 in Cologne. 
Villager Tower for July / August 2021
The July / August 2021 edition of Carver’s Villager Tower is now available for download!
Please support the Villager Tower by downloading it and visiting its sponsors.
Carver Villager Tower #374 July / August
The Villager Tower has been written and published since 1983 by Ricki Schultz. She can be contacted at (952) 448-5126 and [email protected].
Letter: Residents share our love of books
As co-presidents of Friends of the Chaska Library, we are writing this letter to thank the community for attending our summer book sale. 
