St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars baseball team faced off with UW-Superior on Saturday and split the doubleheader as they won 10-8 and lost 14-2.
Softball Falls to UW-Superior in Doubleheader
Superior, WI – The Polars softball team faced off with UW-Superior on Saturday and fell by scores of 10-2 and 16-3.
Polars Tennis Drop Outdoor Home Contests to Cougars and Eagles
Waconia, MN – The Polars tennis teams battled on Friday in three matches as the women fell 9-0 to UM-Morris and Northwestern and the men fell to Northwestern 9-0.
Yellowjackets Sting Polars in Home Opener
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Baseball team faced off with the UW-Superior Yellowjackets on Friday and fell by a score of 10-0.
Softball Falls to Yellowjackets in 6 Innings
Superior, WI – The Polars Softball team battled with the UW-Superior Yellowjackets in the first game of a three game series on Friday and fell 8-0.
Publishing of Southwest newspapers to end April 27
Newspapers published by Southwest News Media will cease operation on April 27. 
Chaska’s Burch helps Mavericks win national championship
Destinee Bursch played a big part in a history making weekend for Minnesota State University-Mankato. 
Commentary: A chance encounter with semi-aquatic Marsh Rabbit
For me, I enjoy all aspects of nature, not just birds. I find all of nature fascinating and that is what keeps me interested. So, while leading a photo tour to Florida recently, I was so excited to see a… 
Local stargazers travel to view solar eclipse
Swaths of people across North America from northern Mexico through the Midwest up to Canada will experience a full solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. For those at the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) in Carver County, this isn’t a time… 
Chaska High School to hold 16th annual Chaska Bash
Chaska High School is hosting its 16th annual Chaska Bash, a fundraiser for various athletic and school needs. The Chaska Bash will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 12 at the Chaska Event Center, 3210 Chaska… 
The Sower Gallery in Chaska opens new exhibit
The Sower’s Gallery is hosting an opening reception for its new exhibit: “Nature’s Paintbrush, the Art of Linda Snouffer” from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. 
Support group for parents of addicted loved ones comes to Chaska
Chaska has become just the second city in Minnesota to host in-person supports groups for the family members of addicted loved ones through a national nonprofit. 
Watch the Minnesota Twins’ future stars at CHS Field in St. Paul
The Minnesota Twins are expected to be a contender to win the American League Central division title again, and are a trendy pick to get to the World Series. 
Jacob Van Dam and Anna Anderson Sanchez Named as 2024 UMAC Scholar Athlete Leadership Award Finalists
St. Bonifacius, MN – The UMAC announced the finalists for the Scholar-Athlete Leadership Award on Wednesday, Jacob Van Dam and Anna Anderson Sanchez earned the nominations for Crown.
Klobuchar visits Chaska Fire Station ahead of plans for emergency operations center
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minnesota, visited the Chaska Fire Station on Tuesday, April 2, to tour the future site of the Chaska Public Safety facility, which received a $1.5 million federal grant for an Emergency Operations Center. 
Tickets now on sale for U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine
The best amateur golfers are coming to Chaska and you can watch them compete at the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship. 
Commentary: Viewing the April 8 solar eclipse
Most people know that a solar eclipse will take place on April 8 and that it will be visible as a total eclipse in some parts of the United States. Since there won’t be another total solar eclipse visible within… 
10 years of Southwest Christian boys tennis
It is a milestone season for the Southwest Christian boys tennis team. 
Letter: A new look at Chaska’s history
I started glancing through the new Chaska history book: “Chaska: A Minnesota River City, 1950 – 2000,” and found it so interesting I started to read from page 1.
Chaska softball expects to contend
With the entire lineup returning, Chaska softball has high hopes for this spring. 