St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars softball team faced off with Martin Luther in a conference doubleheader and split losing game one 12-6 and winning game two 8-3.
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Carver County begins process of creating community resource center
Carver County is beginning to take its first steps toward the creation of a community resource center (CRC). At the April 2 County Board Meeting, money was set aside to fund a future CRC in Carver County. These funds, along… 
ECCS teacher’s contract agreement approved
For the first time in months, red-clad teachers didn’t fill the board room of the District Education Center to speak at the Eastern Carver County Schools (ECCS) school board’s open forum. Instead, the room stood nearly empty as the ECCS…
Chaska Police Report: April 15-21
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
Decades of providing community news and telling your stories
Saying farewell to a career that has lasted more than 40 years is not easy. Nor is putting words to paper, sharing the news that it’s the end of an era for newspapers published by Southwest News Media. 
Four Polars Earn Top 10 Finishes at Gary Wilson Invitational
Minneapolis, MN – The Polars Track and Field teams sent six athletes to compete at the Gary Wilson Invitational on Wednesday at the University of Minnesota.
Four Lead Changes Favor Gusties, Polars Fall 9-7
St. Peter, MN – The Polars Baseball team faced off with Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday and fell by a score of 9-7.
Softball Defeated by UW-Stout in Road Contest
Menomonie, WI – The Polars Softball team faced off with Wisconsin-Stout on Wednesday and fell by a score of 15-1.
After 150-plus years, southwest metro braces for world without local newspapers
Southwest News Media General Manager Laurie Hartmann, whose name stood on the top of newspaper mastheads for decades in the south metro, saw a need in the city of Savage. 
Baseball Extends Win Streak to Six in 12-1 Victory Over Cougars
Morris, MN – The Polars Baseball team defeated the Minnesota Morris Cougars on Tuesday to complete the UMAC series sweep.
Polars Golf Falls in Match Play to Eagles
Waconia, MN – The Polars golf teams competed against Northwestern on Crown’s home course at Island View and both teams fell in match play 4-1 and 3-2.
Hot bats lead the way for Chaska softball
After opening the season with a loss, the Chaska softball team hasn’t lost since. 
Rep. Rehm seeks re-election for Minnesota House
Representative Lucy Rehm (DFL) announced on Thursday, April 18, that she is seeking re-election to the Minnesota State House in District 48B which consists of Chanhassen and eastern Chaska.
Baseball Sweeps Season Series Against Lumberjacks With 5-3 Win
Ashland, WI – The Polars baseball team defeated the Northland College Lumberjacks on Sunday with a 5-3 victory.
Tennis Concludes Season With Losses to Yellowjackets
Superior, WI – The Polars Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams battled with UW-Superior on Sunday and both teams fell 9-0.
Final spring as a club activity for local teams on boys spike court
Boys volleyball is in its final spring as a Minnesota State High School League emerging activity. 
Polars Tennis Drops Non-Conference Match to Saints
Duluth, MN – The Polars Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams battled with St. Scholastica on Saturday and both teams fell 9-0.
Baseball Defeats Northland in Two Contests on Saturday
Ashland, WI – The Polars baseball team defeated Northland on Saturday in two contests by scores of 13-1 and 15-2.
Get out on the links all across the state for Golf Day Minnesota
Minnesota is the only state in the nation to have hosted all 13 United States Golf Association National Championships, along with the Walker Cup and the Curtis Cup. 