Carver Current

On the evening of Friday, May 14, students and families gathered outdoors at Holy Family Catholic High School to watch soon-to-be-graduated high school senior Grace McGlynn take her final bow in a Holy Family Theater Department production.

My comments come in regard to two recently published articles: “Family of ex-marine acquitted of murder speaks out on mental illness” and “County, state gear up for better suicide prevention crisis line.”

Another round of budget cuts in Eastern Carver County Schools this spring means larger class sizes and fewer course choices for students in 2021-22.

Over his 37 years as an excavator for utility service lines, Joel Kassen has come across many unique and “interesting items” buried beneath the surface.

As gorgeous creatures and fierce hunters, owls are some of the most awe-inspiring animals in the region.

Many will tune out of Minnesota politics now that the regular legislative session is over. However, now more than ever is the time to call on our elected leaders to take action against tyranny.

I want to let the Carver County Sheriff’s Office know how grateful I am to you that one of your deputies was there with my friend immediately after her horrific car accident.

Editor’s note: The author sent this letter to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, and asked that it be published in the newspaper.

Holy Family Catholic had four Wright County Conference champions in a total of five events, each earning all-conference selections at Delano High School on May 25.

As area campgrounds open for the summer season, many are finding they are at full — or nearly full — capacity.

Thirty-five staff members of Eastern Carver County Schools will no longer hold their positions as of June 30, 2021, as the termination and non-renewal of these probationary teaching contracts were eliminated at a May 24 District 112 School Board meeting.

So, how about something funny, featuring a beloved, iconic character and a cast of half a dozen or so. Something that can be staged outdoors. Maybe it should have some puppets. Keep it under an hour. Oh, and could you…

Chanhassen’s dominance over Chaska continued Wednesday in the regular season finale, a 7-0 win to clinch a share of the Metro West Conference title with Bloomington Jefferson.

Closing a school is never an easy decision, even when financially it makes sense. That’s why the end of East Union Elementary, in the southwestern corner of Eastern Carver County School District, will be an emotional celebration in 2022.

Have you gotten vaccinated yet? Very straightforward intro, but answer that question to yourself.

Monday, May 31, Memorial Day, is to recognize people who died while serving in the Armed Forces.

Donna and Gordy Farmer sat side-by-side in Donna’s room at a Shakopee residential center — Donna, 90, sits in a wheelchair and Gordy, 93, sits tipped back in a beige recliner sofa. Gordy reached to his right to hold his…

Chanhassen has had a number of dominating pitchers through the years. Marybeth Olson, Taylor Manno, Maddie Schwartz, and Courtney Saurer. None, though, did what Sydney Schwartz did May 25 at Storm Stadium.

Water temperature is important in lakes, affecting nearly every aspect of the lake ecosystem.

Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.