What happened on this date in local history?
Nov. 8, 1962: Chaska high school’s Junior class will present the play “Stage Door.” Directed by drama coach Lee Engler, at the popular 8 p.m. curtain time. Heading the cast are Paula Tiedeman, Bob Roepke and Gary Bleichner.
Shakopee volleyball
The Shakopee volleyball team won the Section 2AAA championship.
State Football: Welcome to the state tournament, Chaska Hawks
Todnem Field has been as good of a high school home-field advantage as any football facility in the state of Minnesota.
Thursday, November 8, 2018 – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting

For a copy of the packet, click HERE.
To watch the live stream of the meeting at 6:30 PM, click HERE.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Downtown Road Construction Work Starting Next Wednesday…After Election Day
Water and sanitary sewer line connections will be madefor the new City Hall on November 7, 8, 9, and 12.
- Crews will start work Wednesday, November 7.
- Although crews will be rotating work on both 4th and Broadway, one street will remain open at all times.
- Underground work will be completed by Friday, November 9. Both 4th and Broadway will be finished with gravel and remain open for the weekend.
- Paving crews will complete the work on Monday, November 12.
~ Questions may be directed to Brent Mareck, City Manager, at 952-448-8737 or by email at [email protected]
Academy Award prestige, box-office hits: Why a Scorsese-DiCaprio movie based on Oklahoma history is so important
Excitement will grow if any of the filming takes place in Oklahoma (reportedly as early as next summer) and what other stars end up in the cast.Photo gallery: Academy Award prestige, box-office hits: Why a Scorsese-DiCaprio movie based on Oklahoma…
A never-give-up attitude
Hannah Beatty was at home after a day at school at Southwest Christian High School Nov. 1. She longed to be at her second home — the volleyball court.
Victoria man charged after allegedly stabbing father, setting home on fire
A Victoria man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his father.
Villager Tower for November / December 2018
The November / December 2018 edition of Carver’s Villager Tower is now available for download!
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Carver Villager Tower #343 November / December
The Villager Tower has been written and published since 1983 by Ricki Schultz. She can be contacted at (952) 448-5126 and [email protected].
Election Judge
Election Judge Scott Morse works to count hundreds of ballots mailed to the election center.
Election judges
Election Judge Scott Morse prepares mail-in ballots to be counted by a tabulator.
Election Machines
New election machines will be used on Election Day. They were also used for the Aug. 14 primaries. Elections and Customer Service Supervisor Kendra Olson submits her ballot during absentee voting on Aug. 13.
Absentee voting
Absentee voting in Carver County has been on the rise.
Spring Creek Drive Utilities Work on Schedule
John Goettl
John Goettl competes for Burnsville in the Minnesota High School Cycling League State Championships Oct. 28 in Mankato.
Mystic Lake lights claim another UFO truther victim
Death, taxes and someone thinking the beaming lights drawing masses to Mystic Lake Casino are, in-fact, proof of a pending alien invasion. These are the certainties of life in the Land of Big Fun.
Prior Lake Lakers
The Prior Lake mountain bike team finished seventh in the team standings in the Minnesota High School Cycling League State Championships Oct. 28 in Mankato
Prior Lake Lakers
The Prior Lake middle school mountain bike team was second in the team standings at the Minnesota High School Cycling League State Championships in Mankato Oct. 27.
On behalf of Daley Farms expansion, state ag groups file injunction to deny MPCA comment period extension
Six agriculture trade organizations, acting on behalf of Daley Farms, filed a complaint in Ramsey County District Court last Friday against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.


