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Chaska resident Jeri Glander was recognized on the radio for her volunteer work at Bountiful Baskets.

Chaska resident Jeri Glander was recognized on the radio for her volunteer work at Bountiful Baskets.

Three of the top-five scores over the back nine holes at Baker National helped Holy Family Catholic to a runner-up finish in the fourth Wright County Conference girls golf event Monday.

Three of the top-five scores over the back nine holes at Baker National helped Holy Family Catholic to a runner-up finish in the fourth Wright County Conference girls golf event Monday.

Clean Up Day This Saturday–See attached flyer for details

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If you live near a storm drain, then you live on waterfront property!

Did you know that the rainwater that falls on your property ends up in nearby lakes, rivers and ponds?  Grass clippings, pet waste, lawn fertilizers, leaves and seeds wash into storm drains and end up in creeks or stormwater ponds.   These items all contain phosphorus, and excess phosphorus causes lakes, creeks and wetlands to turn green with algae.

As citizens, here are some things you can do to keep pollutants out of lakes, rivers and ponds:

• Keep the pavement clean.  Sweep up grass clippings and spills from driveways, sidewalks, and streets.
• Remove leaves from the street.  Rake leaves, seeds, and grass clippings out of the street and gutter.  Compost on site or bag and take to a compost drop off.
• Be a responsible pet owner and scoop the poop!  Pet waste contains phosphorus and harmful bacteria.
• Phosphorus binds very strongly to soil, so prevent erosion and keep soil from washing into the street.
• Fertilize your lawn, not the creek.  Most lawns are naturally high in phosphorus and will remain healthy without adding more, so choose a zero-phosphorus fertilizer.  Sweep spilled fertilizer off paved surfaces.

Six games, 41 innings pitched, 24 total hits allowed, six runs crossing home plate (three earned). Can you guess the record for Chaska during the stretch?

When you have a JV team that shoots a score of 301; multiple times this season with five or six golfers with 18-hole rounds in the 70s, the pressure is on a bit for the varsity team to hold their…

The Minnesota Band Director’s Association presented its Regional Second Year Honor Band at South View Middle School in Edina on April 29.

The Minnesota Band Director’s Association presented its Regional Second Year Honor Band at South View Middle School in Edina on April 29.

Allina Health is restricting visitors to hospitals and clinics as a result of the current measles outbreak that has affected 44 people in Minnesota.

Allina Health is restricting visitors to hospitals and clinics as a result of the current measles outbreak that has affected 44 people in Minnesota.

Marc Philouze has joined QualiTech to lead its Food Ingredients division, according to a press release.

On Saturday evening I attended the Chaska High school production of “The Great Gatsby.”

Check out the details on the Carver Camp Out below…..registration is required and will close one week prior to the event.

Scavenger hunt and historic City walk on Saturday morning, May 20, 9:00 AM – noon, starting at City Council Chambers (109 Main St. E.).

Chaska Elementary Alumni Night offers an opportunity to reminisce with past and present students, staff members and families.

All Carver County residents get their drinking water from groundwater, whether it’s through a private well or a city well. Thus, it’s very important that we take steps to actively protect the resource we rely on daily.

The 19th Annual District 112 Mid-Level Solo and Ensemble Festival was held on April 29 at Pioneer Ridge Middle School.

The Chaska River City Days Ambassadors is seeking new candidates for 2017.