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Four podium finishes led Chaska on the first day of competition at the Section 2AA Meet at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

On Tuesday, May 30, ​Cologne Academy held an 8th grade graduation ceremony for 46 students.​ These students will be attending various local high schools next year including Mayer Lutheran, Waconia, Belle Plaine, Holy Family, Southwest Christian, Central, Chaska, Chanhassen, Eagle…

What:
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has hired a contractor to line an existing sanitary sewer line and replace an existing water service in the area of the former Minnesota Valley Bulk Plant Site located south of the 4^th Street East/Mount Hope Road intersection and north of 3^rd Street East.  This utility work will temporarily affect service to property owners in this area, and also will require a spot closure of CSAH 40 (4^th Street East) from Mount Hope Road to Oak Street.

When:
The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 5, 2017 and be completed by the end of the week.

Traffic Closure and Detour:
As discussed above, there will be a spot closure of CSAH 40 (4^th Street East) from Mount Hope Road to Oak Street. The official detour will be CSAH 61 and CSAH 11.  Documents showing the traffic closure and detour are attached.

Please contact Brian Skok, Public Services Director, at 952-448-8736 with questions.

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June 1, 1939: Another dump hole in the Third Ward was the scene of the second such fire within a period of a few weeks Thursday. After the rubbish had been burning for several hours someone turned in a fire…

A few months ago, Susan Solem didn’t know what fidget spinners were. She was just happy her two sons had moved on from flipping water bottles. That fad was loud, Susan said, with a laugh.

More than a year after his death, Carver County District Court is still handling a dozen cases involving Prince Rogers Nelson’s estate.

Minnetonka, ranked No. 2 in state, holds a nine-stroke lead through 18 holes of the Section 2AAA Boys Golf Tournament at Ridges at Sand Creek near Jordan.

A plea hearing is scheduled for Timothy Dorway for Thursday at Carver County Government Center, according to the Carver County Attorney’s Office.

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The strongest growth in Minnesota has been concentrated in urban and suburban areas, particularly in the southwest metro of the Twin Cities, according to 2016 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released last week.

The strongest growth in Minnesota has been concentrated in urban and suburban areas, particularly in the southwest metro of the Twin Cities, according to 2016 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released last week.

Join us for the Carver Vehicle Fair!   Climb aboard big rigs and touch a truck at the Carver Park and Ride Station.   There will be heavy equipment vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, recreational vehicles, and more.  There will also be a bounce house and food available to purchase.  All ages are welcome!  Free for all!

Wednesday, June 21, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Carver Park and Ride Station, Jonathan Carver Parkway and Ironwood Boulevard

Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? Send us your guess.

Tied at nine with under 30 seconds remaining in the Section 2 boys lacrosse opener, Holy Family Catholic’s Will Swanson completed a hat trick, knocking off host Hutchinson in an 8-9 match-up Tuesday.

Holy Family Catholic, behind 13 strikeouts from Michael Jensen, and a ninth inning RBI-single from Tom Mahota, upset fourth seed Norwood Young America 2-1 on Tuesday.

Defeating Bloomington Jefferson 11-1 and 2-1 in the regular season, a Jaguar team that finished with seven losses in Metro West Conference play, the draw seemed favorable for Chaska.

On Sunday, June 18, join Carver on the River for a 3-4 hour canoe trip and picnic on the historic Minnesota River between the Jordan boat landing and Carver’s Riverside Park.  Participants will leave the Jordan boat landing at 8:00 AM that morning and return around 12:00 PM.

Canoes and/or kayaks should be dropped off at the Jordan boat landing at 7:30 AM, and then participants can take their vehicle to the put-out location at Carver’s Riverside Park.   From Riverside Park, you will be transported back to the Jordan boat landing to begin a fun and memorable river trip to Carver.  

If you are interested, would like to reserve a canoe, or have questions, please contact Ken Forner by June 12 at 952-368-3052 or [email protected].

The event will take place rain or shine, unless weather conditions are too dangerous.   This event is free, although donations are always appreciated.