Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25, and residents are encouraged to shop locally and patronize the small businesses that chose to put down roots in Carver County. 
Chaska High to present “Spamalot: School Edition”
It’s one of those musicals where the cast and support teams have as much fun, maybe more, than the audience. 
Library: Join photographer Doug Ohman at Chan library
Carver County libraries are closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11. 
Commentary: Are you your own worst enemy?
How are you? Most people when asked this question will politely answer, “I’m fine.” However, what we’re seeing today is that many people aren’t fine and wish they had more hope. What brought this to mind was a painting that… 
Commentary: Time for the holidays, Nordic style
November is here and Christmas celebrations are around the corner. The first Sunday of Advent is on Dec. 3.
Carver County libraries host programming for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
In recent years, and for the first time in the state’s history, the number of Minnesotans 65 and older exceeds the number of school-aged children, according to the Minnesota State Demographic Center. As the population continues to age, the shifting… 
Carver Lions Club’s massive Sunday brunch set for Nov. 12
The Carver Lions Club is hosting its massive Sunday Brunch on Nov. 12 at the Carver Community Room in downtown Carver. 
Men’s Soccer Earns Five on UMAC All-Conference List
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference released their Men’s Soccer All-Conference list on Thursday and 5 Polars earned All-UMAC honors.
Women’s Basketball Loses Season Opener to Saints 71-54
Duluth, MN – The Polars Women’s Basketball team faced off with the St. Scholastica Saints on the road and fell 71-54.
Polars Edge Rams in Penalty Kicks to Win NCCAA DII North Region Final
Minneapolis, MN – The Polars Men’s Soccer team faced off with the North Central Rams Wednesday evening for the NCCAA DII North Region Final and took home the win in dramatic fashion in penalty kicks.
Soccer season ends in third-place games for Southwest Christian, Holy Family
The high school soccer season has come to an end for the Southwest Christian girls and Holy Family boys soccer teams after both reached the Class A state semifinals. 
Shreve Strikes Twice, Women’s Soccer Wins NCCAA DII North Region Final
Minneapolis, MN – The Polars Women’s Soccer team faced of with the Providence Pilots on Wednesday in the NCCAA DII North Region Final and came out on top 3-1.
Borges Scores Hat Trick, Men’s Soccer Topples Faith Baptist 7-0
Minneapolis, MN – The Polars Men’s Soccer team faced off with the Faith Baptist Eagles on Tuesday for the NCCAA North Region Semifinal and won 7-0.
Letter: Special session needed to fix SRO confusion
When I first ran for the Minnesota Senate, I was nine months pregnant with my first son. I ran to be a voice for the most vulnerable members of our society and make sure I was contributing to a government…
Area runners wrap up cross country season at state meet
Runners finished out their high school seasons and even careers at Les Bolstad Golf Course Nov. 4 for the state cross country championship meet. Take a look at how area runners fared in Class AA and AAA races. 
Six Different Polars Score as Women’s Soccer Cruises Past Faith Baptist
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Polars Women’s Soccer team faced off with the Faith Baptist Eagles on Tuesday in the NCCAA Region Semifinal and won 6-1.
Fuller Named UMAC Rookie of the Year, Shreve, Domka, Schanbacher, and Sturgeon Earn All-UMAC Honors
St. Bonifacius, MN – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference released the Women’s Soccer All-Conference teams on Tuesday and five Polars took home awards.
Public Notices from the November 2, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the November 2, 2023 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…
Southwest Christian cruises to second state volleyball tournament in three seasons
After being ranked as the top team in its class for most of 2023, Southwest Christian will have the opportunity to show what they are made of on the state tournament stage.
Let’s GLOW; Lighted holiday festival returns to CHS Field
Although the days are getting shorter, the GLOW Holiday Festival is returning to CHS Field in Lowertown St. Paul to bring some light to winter’s long, dark nights. Bundle up and make your way to the festival that’s hard to… 