Since the late 1800s, the center of City Square Park has been a mainstay. Beginning as a band pavilion sometime around 1889, it has grown to the gazebo (built in 1985) Chaskans know and love today. 
It’s the end of an era May 28, as the last bell rings for Guardian Angels Catholic School
Look up the word “home” and you’ll probably find synonyms like “habitat” or “property.” 
Monday Roundup: This win is for the (Chaska) boys
Four seniors had their moment at Chaska High School Stadium Monday. Each leaving a lasting impression on their lacrosse teammates with words to live by and advice for the future. 
Championship titles swing in Chaska’s favor
Davis Johnson didn’t have any problem admitting his love for distance learning. When the 2020 high school spring season was cancelled, the Chaska golfer was in Arizona for break. His visit was extended. 
Golf: Davis Johnson wins Metro West Conference Player of the Year, Chaska gains two team titles
Davis Johnson didn’t have any problem admitting his love for distance learning. When the 2020 high school spring season was cancelled, the Chaska golfer was in Arizona for break. His visit was extended. 
Conference championship sweep on the links
When your golf team has five players on the all-conference team, and sixth as a honorable mention selection, it’s a good bet they found success. 
Program growth on the right path
Lauren Koloski no longer looks at Eastview as a reunion match with her former program. The Chaska girls lacrosse coach sees it as an opportunity to track the progress of her current program. 
Library: Summer Reading Program begins June 1
The Summer Reading Program is virtual again this year. 
Championship season upon us on the track
Chaska won five events, three distance races and two throwing events, in a third-place finish in a Metro West Conference boys quadrangular at Chanhassen High School on May 18. 
Biking for safety
A bicycle safety and skills event brought a crowd of parents and children to downtown Chaska Sunday afternoon. 
Floyd came from a small town
Floyd is a black domestic shorthair male, about 2 years old, who is brand new to our rescue. He came to us from a small town, and has never actually lived in a house before, but he is ready for… 
Lacrosse: Chanhassen claims boys and girls Metro West titles
Chanhassen captured the Metro West Conference titles in both boys and girls lacrosse May 20, wins over Chaska in league finales. 
Conference title secured, now onto sections
Koby McBroome knew what was at stake Saturday. So did the entire Southwest Christian baseball team. Many of them were in a similar situation in 2019. 
First conference championship for Southwest Christian baseball
Koby McBroome knew what was at stake Saturday. So did the entire Southwest Christian baseball team. Many of them were in a similar situation in 2019. 
Weekend Roundup: Southwest Christian tennis earns No. 2 seed
Luke Schwen and Garrett Lyles combined for a three-set win at second doubles in a 6-1 win for Southwest Christian over Waconia in boys tennis on May 21. 
Baseball: First conference title for Southwest Christian in program history
Belle Plaine took care of business on May 21, sweeping Norwood Young America in a doubleheader to put the pressure on Southwest Christian. 
Commentary: Let nature nurture your body, mind and spirit

Inmates at the Shakopee Correctional Facility may soon be able to get their law degrees
Maureen Onyelobi always dreamt of becoming a lawyer. That seemed like a tall task for a first-generation Nigerian immigrant who had to relearn how to walk after she was caught in a house fire at age 10. 
Letter: Sidestepping legislative process
There is something inherently wrong when a judge is allowed to create state law, bypass legislative oversight and dictate to a business sector what they should carry as inventory. 
Commentary: School gardens help raise healthy kids (copy)
The snow has melted, birds are singing, the sun is shining — now is the time to think about planting summer gardens! 
