Carver Current

Needing a victory to clinch its first Metro West Conference title, Chanhassen broke a 1-1 tie with three runs in the sixth inning, topping host Chaska 5-1 on May 19.

Needing a victory to clinch its first Metro West Conference title, Chanhassen broke a 1-1 tie with three runs in the sixth inning, topping host Chaska 5-1 on May 19.

Zach Hartford is kryptonite to Chanhassen batters.

Retirement for Ryan Dungey will include relaxing, visiting his family in Belle Plaine and … motocross.

Retirement for Ryan Dungey will include relaxing, visiting his family in Belle Plaine and … motocross.

Heirs of the Prince Rogers Nelson fortune have been determined by Carver County District Court, after more than a year since his death.

Student teams from across Minnesota will race their solar boats in the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society’s 25th annual Solar Boat Regatta this weekend at Riley Park in Eden Prairie.

Andrew Trenne has a dream of being elected to a public office after graduating from college.

Is our city complicit in the deterioration of our neighborhoods? Mother’s Day weekend was glorious weather for all those wanting to be outside enjoying it, but the sight of the Chaska city parks and byways was disgusting to look at…

Is our city complicit in the deterioration of our neighborhoods? Mother’s Day weekend was glorious weather for all those wanting to be outside enjoying it, but the sight of the Chaska city parks and byways was disgusting to look at…

In Wendy O’Connor’s letter to the editor published May 11, she complained that Congressman Erik Paulsen is a (President Donald) Trump puppet. (“What we have is a Trump puppet.”)

In Wendy O’Connor’s letter to the editor published May 11, she complained that Congressman Erik Paulsen is a (President Donald) Trump puppet. (“What we have is a Trump puppet.”)

May is Poppy Month — wear a poppy to show support of our veterans and military personnel.

May is Poppy Month — wear a poppy to show support of our veterans and military personnel.

Hats off to the letter writer who last week shared her dismay at the inclusion of profanity and vulgar language in the Chaska High School production of “The Great Gatsby.” (“Angered by vulgar language,” May 11.)

Hats off to the letter writer who last week shared her dismay at the inclusion of profanity and vulgar language in the Chaska High School production of “The Great Gatsby.” (“Angered by vulgar language,” May 11.)

Hats off to the letter writer who last week shared her dismay at the inclusion of profanity and vulgar language in the Chaska High School production of “The Great Gatsby.” (“Angered by vulgar language,” May 11.)

Street sweeping is one of the most cost-effective ways used to remove sediment, metals, petroleum products, trash, and vegetation that accumulates on streets, construction sites and parking lots.  If these toxins are not removed, they will make their way into the storm drains and into our streams and waterways.  Keeping the storm drains clear not only helps to mitigate water pollution, but also reduces the likelihood of flooding during heavy rain.