This week’s roundup comes complete with love, politics and fish.
ACCC seeks songwriters and musicians for music CD
The Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) is creating the fourth volume of “The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County.”
Working to get Chaska back to finals
Erik Rogness, seated in the second row, had a prime viewing spot for the Section 6AAA championship match Feb. 16.
Growth, maturity seen in Chanhassen’s PJ Velazquez
Pedro Velazquez was the youngest wrestler in the Chanhassen wrestling room in 2015, a seventh grader at the time.
‘I still believed in us’
Holy Family Catholic has developed into a top-10 Class AA boys hockey program in recent years, every now and then among the first five in the rankings.
Third place in the MCAA Conference for Southwest Christian
Dominating 18 minutes of basketball, a 31-8 lead at halftime, allowed Southwest Christian girls basketball to avenge an earlier season loss, a 54-33 win over St. Croix Prep Feb. 17 in the third-place game of the MCAA Conference Tournament.
Laugh, smile, celebrate, Chaska Hawks
Some teams remained on the State Dance floor for a team photo. Some chanted thanks toward their cheering sections. Others hugged and cried. Some even kissed the floor.
Top section seed all locked up for Minnetonka
Katey Brattland’s running finger roll off the glass in the final seconds likely locked up the No. 1 seed in Section 2-4A, a 53-52 win for Minnetonka Feb. 16 over Eden Prairie.
Eden Prairie back on top of Minnetonka
The Eden Prairie state champion football team celebrated at halftime, it was the boys basketball team that stole the show in a 75-49 win over Minnetonka Feb. 16.
Watershed moment for bluff residents
EDEN PRAIRIE — An open house at the Eden Prairie City Center to answer questions about new restrictions in bluff areas attracted only a handful of residents Thursday night.
Commentary: Police Chief Scott Knight and Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson respond to Florida school shooting
Editor’s note: Chaska Police Chief Scott Knight and Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson issued the following notice, entitled “Community safety, well-being and security” Friday afternoon in response to the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 – City Council – Packet Now Available
5 things to know about Feb. 16 area sporting events
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‘Last Chance’ at CMSE pool
This past weekend West Express Swim Team hosted it’s final big meet at the Chaska Middle School East pool.
Penny wants a family that will continue to show her the world does have kind folks
Rescued after being abandoned with scores of other dogs, Penny is blossoming as she is experiencing being part of a foster family. She is house- and crate-trained and enjoys leash walks. This 2- to 3-year-old lab mix plays tug-o-war, door greets, likes petting, reaches up for attention, lean on you, and lays her head in your lap if she knows you. Penny enjoys dogs, hasn’t lived with cats or kids, and is initially hesitant of strangers. She’ll sleep with you if you let her. Penny wants a family that will continue to show her the world does have kind folks in it.
Letter: Chaska and Chanhassen join teams to fill food shelves
Each year around this time, it feels like we hear the same story about the food shelves running low after the holidays.
Guardian Angels to welcome children’s author
Guardian Angels Catholic School students in Chaska will learn how to bring books to life this month during a special visit from children’s author Kevin Lovegreen.
Second-half lead slips away for Chanhassen
A double-digit lead in the second half, Chanhassen couldn’t hold in the final minutes, losing a 80-75 decision to Metro West Conference leader Robbinsdale Cooper Feb. 15 in boys basketball.
First Metro West Conference victory for Chanhassen
Shots were 27 for Chanhassen, eight for Bloomington Kennedy through two periods. The final 17 minutes wasn’t much closer.
Report on local water quality: not good, but not hopeless
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has passed judgment on the water quality of the water bodies found in most of the southwest metro.