Dog races are returning to Canterbury Park this year after a hiatus in 2020. Also returning to the park are camel, ostrich and zebra racing, the Indian Horse relay and unicorn and llama races, according to a news release from… 
Boys Lacrosse: Overtime thriller for Chanhassen in semifinal win
An 8-4 score minutes into the second half of the Section 2 boys lacrosse semifinal, top-seeded Chanhassen was in control. Until they weren’t. Seven straight goals for Eden Prairie had the upset alert alarm blaring. 
Girls Lacrosse: Chanhassen one win away from first state tournament
You know that feeling when you win at Tic-Tac-Toe? That’s what it’s like watching the Chanhassen girls lacrosse team in its transition offense. 
Baseball: Chanhassen’s bats stay hot in 12-5 win over Shakopee
On the brink of elimination in three straight games, Chanhassen has looked like the team those around Section 2AAAA feared. 
Baseball: Southwest Christian advances to Thursday’s 5AA championship
One would expect a program making its first winners bracket final might see some early jitters, especially after waiting an extra 45 minutes to get the game going. 
Section 2AAA Golf: Minnetonka sends three seniors to state
Carson Herron and Ian Meyer joined the Minnetonka boys varsity golf team as eighth graders. Herron qualified for state in 2019. Both were looking to reach Bunker Hills as seniors. 
CJ Velgersdyk becomes first SWCHS tennis player to state
Win-and-in. That was the scenario for Southwest Christian senior CJ Velgersdyk in the Section 2A boys tennis individual semifinal June 3 at Breck High School.
Double-digit victory totals for the Hawks
Chaska softball fell behind 6-2 in a Section 2AAAA elimination game with Prior Lake on June 4, coming up a run short in a 7-6 loss at Miller Park. 
Library: Expanded hours at Chaska Library
Chaska Library is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
Off to the state tournament for the Hawks
Jeff and Lori Johnson, one-by-one, gave Jeff Rydland a celebratory hug. The Johnsons, parents of Lincoln and current senior Davis, have walked the Section 2AAA course every year since 2013. 
Section 2AAA Golf: Chaska boys qualify for first state meet since 2008
Jeff and Lori Johnson, one-by-one, gave Jeff Rydland a celebratory hug. The Johnsons, parents of Lincoln and current senior Davis, have walked the Section 2AAA course every year since 2013. 
Public Notices from June 3, 2021 of the Chaska Herald
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Commentary: How a watch reminds us of 5 principles of life

Southwest Christian: CJ Velgersdyk becomes first Stars tennis player to state
Win-and-in. That was the scenario for Southwest Christian senior CJ Velgersdyk in the Section 2A boys tennis individual semifinal June 3 at Breck High School. 
Holy Family Catholic: Nine-run lead slips away for Fire baseball in elimination ga,e
A nine-run lead, a member of the Holy Family Catholic baseball bench implored teammates to rise to their feet. Sure, it was a 10-1 game, but the words “you never know” were uttered. 
Baseball: Chanhassen reaches final four; Minnetonka in title game
The temperature at Red Haddox Field in Bloomington registered in at 93 degrees at opening pitch June 4. Chanhassen’s bats were equally sizzling in a Section 2AAAA elimination game, pounding out 13 hits in a 10-4 win over top-seeded Bloomington… 
Villager Tower for May / June 2021
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Outdoors: Ducks that make their home in trees
Spring is a wonderful time of year. Especially right after the thick ice of winter melts off the ponds and small lakes. 
Letter: Urge Rep. Boe to be environmental guardian
Rep. Greg Boe (R-Chanhassen) voted “No” on clean energy policy in the Energy Committee and on the floor of the House. 
Hundreds of Prince’s shoes to be displayed at Paisley Park
You would have been hard-pressed to catch Prince without a pair of custom-made heeled boots. 
