Earned and deserved: New home for Veterans Services

When Carver County Veteran Service officer Dan Tengwall gave a tour through the recently relocated Veteran Service Office, he was especially proud to point out the mission statement: “Empowering, educating and advocating for Carver County veterans and their families.”

Arb seeks local visual artists

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has invited the Arts Consortium of Carver County to provide art for display and purchase in the hallway in the Cafe Gallery on the second floor.

Medicine Take-Back Day – October 28 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars…Drop off location for unused or expired medications for safe disposal:

Saturday, October 28, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Carver Place, 113 3rd Street East, Carver

Permanent medication disposal boxes are also located at:

  • Carver County Sheriff’s Office, 606 East Fourth Street , Chaska
  • Waconia City Hall, 201 South Vine Street, Waconia
  • Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen

Commentary: Connecting with readers

Nothing is more satisfying to an editor than reviewing a day’s edition — whether in print or digital format — and quietly proclaiming, “We connected with our readers.” A newspaper’s relationship with its readers is at the heart of National…