
Three Rivers Park District volunteer reaches milestone of 10,000 hours served (copy)
Gene Lau once stared into the eyes of a bald eagle. 
Three Rivers Park District volunteer reaches milestone of 10,000 hours served
Gene Lau once stared into the eyes of a bald eagle. 
Letter: Duck stamps benefit refuge
I enjoyed your article on the National Wildlife Refuges in the metro area (“5 things to know about the wildlife refuge,” June 10). 
Commentary: People and projects making county even better
Here to serve you — the people of Carver County. 
Letter: Dizzying array of constructs
In recent months it is very apparent that the issue of “critical race theory” (CRT) has caught the attention of parents across the nation. There is no shortage of clips showing parents taking school boards to task. Future elections will… 
Art with open arms: an outdoor photo display
Two months ago, 20-some people met over arts- and conversation-filled Zoom meetings. Now, that art is displayed across Carver County for the public’s contemplation and enjoyment. 
MN’s Largest Candy Store more than just sweets — it’s home to vast puzzle collection, too
Walking along the aisles of Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store in Jordan, puzzles line shelves near the windows and circle the store. Rows and rows of puzzles hang from the ceiling, and blue wooden panels open to reveal several pull-out shelves… 
Chaska’s only game store, The Forge, opens
Plenty of people are familiar with D&D, the story-based tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons. But how many know R&R — Robert and Ryan? 
Fishing with Friends hosts sunset cruises
Chaska Area Fishing with Friends is hosting several sunset cruises on Lake Minnetonka through September. 
Local students earn highest ACT composite score
Local students have earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. 
Carver County Attorney’s Office releases statement on Vanhecke
The Carver County Attorney’s Office issued a two-page statement on June 22 regarding the conditional release of level 3 sex offender Matthew Vanhecke. 
Carver awarded $1.25 million in funds for Sixth Street reconstruction
The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) has awarded the city of Carver $1.25 million in funds to reconstruct Sixth Street West, according to a news release. 
Library: Return library materials by July 1 or pay the price
As we return to regular service models over the next few months, Carver County Library will begin charging fines starting July 1. 
Cuddles lives up to her name
Cuddles is a 7-year-old tabby domestic shorthair mix who totally lives up to her name! She’s a pretty quiet girl who just wants to hang out with her people – her happy place! She loves to be petted, get snuggles,… 
Remembering ‘Victoria’s hero’ Sgt. Michael Notermann
Hugs, tears, reminiscing and congratulatory comments were everywhere Friday afternoon at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand area in Victoria. 
Meeting to discuss predatory offender moving to Victoria
The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is holding a public meeting Monday, June 21 to discuss a Level 3 predatory offender moving to Victoria, according to a Sheriff’s Office notice. 
Commentary: Tips to stay cool when things get hot

State Track: Three to the medal stand for Chanhassen
Ben Scheller was right where he wanted to be through seven laps, 70-second splits throughout much of the Class AA State Track and Field boys 3,200-meter race. The Chanhassen senior sat in the front with top challengers Gabe Smit of… 
Being at state was icing on the cake
Synia Montoya had enough. 
