Ethan Alvia Abbe◊; Bukari Ahmed Abdi°; Deka Farah Abdi°; Khaalid Abdikarim Abdullahi; Maria Grace Aberle***°; Abdirisak Mohamed Abullahi; Ellen Paige Adams**«; Abdifatah Ali Noor Ahmed; Kholoud Salah Al Shammari; Angel Javier Alatorre Robles; Kaden Thomas Alcindor*°; Marco Antonio Alejandre, Jr.;… 
Commentary: Giving some free advice
I have worked with students for the past 43-plus years as a teacher, coach and principal. It has been a joy to have an impact on so many students and teachers. 
Letter: Community was there to support veterans
Chaska VFW Post 1791 and Auxiliary would like to thank Cub Foods in Chanhassen; Cooper’s Foods and Chaser’s in Chaska; and Fleet Farm in Carver for letting us promote our veterans cause at their businesses. With their support, and with… 
Portion of Old Highway 169 near Belle Plaine buckles due to heat
A section of Old Highway 169 in Belle Plaine Township buckled due to extreme heat Tuesday afternoon. 
Classic Car Night gets rolling in Victoria
The Discover Victoria Classic Car Night has returned and Bill Sanchez couldn’t be happier. 
Monster truck tour comes to Carver County Fairgrounds on July 10
If you hear a rumble coming from the western horizon July 10, it’s not thunder, it’s the roar of the Renegade Monster Truck Tour at the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia. 
This Victoria couple spent early dates at farmers markets. Now they are vendors with a hot sauce, salsa company
Brian Podgorski used to spend every Sunday morning walking the streets of a local farmers market. He and his then-girlfriend, Nikki, spent their first days as a couple sipping coffee, chatting with vendors and offhandedly talking about how fun it… 
Girls Lacrosse: Eden Prairie shocks Chanhassen in Section 2 final
Eden Prairie trailed 12-2 at halftime. Eden Prairie was down on the scoreboard in running time for much of the second half May 6 at Storm Stadium in Chanhassen. 
Carver County Government Center goes purple for Prince
The exterior of the Carver County Government Center in Chaska is lighted purple during June evenings to honor the late rock star Prince. 
City of Carver enacts emergency outdoor watering ban
The city of Carver enacted an emergency outdoor watering ban, effective June 9, for all properties within the city. 
‘Large black raccoons’: Bear sightings? Not to worry, officials say (copy)
His mom kicked him out to find his own place, but luckily his requirements are simple: As long as he’s got food, water and a place to hide out, he’s set. 
‘Large black raccoons’: Bear sightings? Not to worry, officials say
His mom kicked him out to find his own place, but luckily his requirements are simple: As long as he’s got food, water and a place to hide out, he’s set. 
Highway 5 trail project moving ahead
Sylvia Chastane stood outside the gatehouse entry to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, glancing side to side.
‘Continuous changes’: Seniors reflect on school year
This year’s school uniform? Sweatpants and face masks. 
Boys Lacrosse: Chanhassen secures first section title in 13-12 win
Chanhassen was one win away from state in 2019. They won 13 matches in 2018, received the No. 1 seed and played for a section title in 2018. The Class of 2020 had high hopes dashed away because of COVID. 
Baseball: Chanhassen, Minnetonka, winner-take-all on Thursday night
Chase Eiden never made it out of the second inning in the Section 2AAAA opener, five runs crossing home plate on two hits with four walks over 1 1/3 of an inning against Prior Lake on May 31. 
New law gives incarcerated moms more time with their infants
Each year, dozens of pregnant mothers at the Shakopee Correctional Facility must say goodbye to their babies after giving birth and then return to prison. 
Softball: Perfect game for Syd Schwartz, championship appearance for Chanhassen
A perfect game had never been accomplished in Chanhassen softball history before this season. Junior Sydney Schwartz now has three, including two in the Section 2AAAA playoffs. 
Thanking a police officer’s helping hand
Leaving his personal care attendant job several weeks ago, George Nathaniel III got into his car and started driving, but the trip didn’t last long. The Chaska resident knew his blood sugars were going low so he stopped at a… 
Region Golf: Holy Family’s Charlie Lindberg qualifies for Class AA State
Charlie Lindberg, a member of the 2019 Class AA State championship team at Holy Family Catholic, will return to Ridges at Sand Creek as a senior after placing seventh in Section 2AA with a 36-hole score of 154. 
