While the number of homes in Minnesota tested for radon has increased more than threefold since 2010, only about 1 percent of properties in the state were tested in the most recent five-year period, a recent analysis by the Minnesota…
1% of state homes tested for radon though 40% have dangerous levels
While the number of homes in Minnesota tested for radon has increased more than threefold since 2010, only about 1 percent of properties in the state were tested in the most recent five-year period, a recent analysis by the Minnesota…
Project Impact launches at Bluff Creek Elementary
Matthew Olson said he likes everything about the military — from the things it does to protect citizens to the fact that his grandpa served in the Air Force.
Project Impact launches at Bluff Creek Elementary
Matthew Olson said he likes everything about the military — from the things it does to protect citizens to the fact that his grandpa served in the Air Force.
Baking it right
Y ears ago, Angie Gamades launched a special education baking goods class while she taught at Chaska High School.
10-month-long lane, ramp closures on Hwy. 169 start Jan. 10
Motorists will encounter lane and ramp closures on Highway 169 between Edina and Minnetonka as the Nine Mile Creek Bridge closes for construction — for eight long months.
Where the heck is it?
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.
Bird Watching Meeting
Carver On The Minnesota is hosting a meeting on Bird Watching at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The talk will be held at the Church By The River in Carver at 7pmWednesday January 11th. There is no cost, and there will be coffee and snacks.
Our speaker for the evening will be Suzanne Trapp. Ms. Trapp is the Environmental Education lead, and casual birdwatcher, for the Minnesota Valley National WIldlife Refuge. She has 25+ years of experience leading students, families, and visitors on a variety of outdoor explorations. She has 17 years experience working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
A native of Florida, Suzanne especially enjoys visiting the winter grounds of the birds she sees throughout the fall, spring and summer on the refuge. Mrs Trapp has spent the last 24 years in the Twin Cities and has raised 2 boys who are also pursuing outdoor careers. Her family enjoys spending time up north at the cabin, international travel, and hiking adventures throughout the country.
We hope you will join us for evening. The Refuge is a valuable resource for Carver and the region, and this is an opportunity to learn more about it.
Pets of the week
Pets of the Week
Helping hands
The Chaska Police Department will be sending seven officers to Washington D.C. to assist the city’s law enforcement during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Look back
Multi-car crash in Carver County disrupts traffic on Highway 5
A four-vehicle crash disrupted travel on Highway 5 near Waconia Tuesday evening, according to a Minnesota State Patrol report.
Third CWD-infected deer identified in southeastern Minnesota
A third deer infected with chronic wasting disease has been discovered in southeastern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Project Impact launches at Bluff Creek Elementary
M atthew Olson said he likes everything about the military — from the things it does to protect citizens to the fact that his grandpa served in the Air Force.
At home in Arkansas
Jon Ragnow had a dream of visiting every Southeastern Conference (SEC) football stadium. Call it his bucket list.
Where the heck it was
The correct answer to last week’s quiz was the recently remodeled Lake Grace Pavilion in Jonathan, on the south shore of Lake Grace. Those who answered correctly were Lynette Fiebelkorn, Valerie Schneider, Connie Dummer, Andrew Erickson, Pauline Ahern, Carroll Aasen…
Herald reports
Dec. 29, 1927: Manager Horace Young of the Rex Theatre will have his annual New Year’s party next Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, when he wants every boy and girl to come to the Rex Theatre as his guest. He…
Her heart remains in the game
Lauren Shifflett missed 35 games in 2013-14 to an ACL knee injury, playing just two games in her freshman season at Concordia University-St. Paul.
‘He belonged in coaching’
Tim Daly, exhausted from the cancer within him, days spent in bed following Thanksgiving, stood up, dressed himself in a new suit and joined the Mound-Westonka/Holy Family Catholic girls swimming team at the end of the year banquet.
Kids can track Santa’s exact location in world today, tonight!
Moms, dads and kids can follow Santa’s path around the world on Christmas Eve day and night by going to the NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org. By going there, you will see where Santa’s sleigh is by the minute as…