For each of us, life consists of a series of journeys. Some journeys are our daily ones like going to school, to work and to church. Many times, we have consistent stores we shop in, restaurants we eat at and… 
Chaska review shows response times for police slightly slower than year before
The city of Chaska in 2022 participated in a standard measures program through the State of Minnesota, which rates six facets of city program performance, and discussed the results at its June 26 city council meeting. 
Chaska City Attorney Jacob Saufley steps back, welcomes Christophe Morschen
Toward the end of the Chaska City Council meeting on June 26, City Attorney Jacob Saufley announced that it would be his last council meeting. 
Library: Lowry Nature Center visiting Carver County locations
Get STEMMed up with visits from the Lowry Nature Center made possible by the Charles J. Dahlke Grant program. A Lowry Nature Center real nocturnal animal guest and artifacts will be along to show us what we miss while we… 
Bellagala unveils new luxury venue location in Chaska
Bellagala, a Twin Cities weddings and events planning operator, has opened its latest luxury venue in Chaska — Equestria West at Bavaria Downs. 
Public Notices from the June 29, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 29, 2023 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…
Local student pianists perform at State Honors Concert
Students from across the state gathered June 3 to perform in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association’s 86th Annual State Honors Concert. 
59th annual Old-Time Harvest Festival returns this summer
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to live and work on a farm in the olden days, the 59th annual Old-Time Harvest Festival, presented by Scott-Carver Threshers, in Jordan, is the best place to be. 
Chaska Cubs continue winning streak into Fourth of July weekend
Baseball goes hand-in-hand with summer every year, with players preparing for high school or college seasons or just continuing to play for the love of the game. Here is a look at results for area legion and amateur baseball teams… 
Colt Sedbrook Named Head Baseball Coach
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St. Bonifacius, MN – Crown College Athletics is excited to welcome Colt Sedbrook as the next Head Baseball Coach.
Public Notices from the June 22, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 22, 2023 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…
Valleyfair’s Grand Carnivale celebrates international cultures
Valleyfair’s Grand Carnivale international festival is back in Shakopee, incorporating food and live entertainment from all over the world. 
Trinity Lutheran Worship in the Park
Trinity Lutheran Church in Carver invites you, the community, for a special “Worship in the Park” event followed by a potluck picnic on Sunday, July 30th. The worship service begins at 10 am at Lions Park in Carver on Mount Hope Road. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets, plates, utensils, and beverages. Everyone is welcome.
We hope that you would also join us for our usual summer worship services on Sundays at 9 am.
See what’s happening in our church on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrinityLutheranChurchCarver or listen to audio recordings of our sermons online at trinitycarver.com.
Pastor Jander would enjoy meeting you. Please feel free to contact us anytime:
Office: Trinity Lutheran Church, 417 Oak Street, Carver
Phone: 952-448-3628
Email: [email protected]
Chaska Legion baseball sports new coach, senior leadership depth
The Chaska Post 57 senior Legion baseball team might have a new face at the helm, but the team is full of senior leadership and plans to continue its ongoing culture. 
Villager Tower for June / July 2023
The June / July 2023 edition of Carver’s Villager Tower is now available for download!
Please support the Villager Tower by downloading it and visiting its sponsors.
Carver Villager Tower #396 June / July
The Villager Tower has been written and published since 1983 by Ricki Schultz. She can be contacted at (952) 448-5126 and [email protected].
Chaska Chess Club looking for members
The Landing Senior Apartments has started the Chaska Chess Club and is looking for players. 
Summer restrictions help maintain water supply in Carver County
Despite being the land of 10,000 lakes, water is an invaluable resource and the state and its cities are making efforts to encourage mindful water use and conservation. 
Letter: A great way to learn about your roots
I just spent a lovely day with a group of people who are intent upon preserving the history of their communities in Carver County. It is gratifying to know that my passion for preservation is shared by others.
Commentary: Identifying the elusive warbler
There is a group of birds that a lot of people find very interesting and yet at the same time very frustrating. These are the warblers. The New World warblers, sometimes called wood warblers, are an interesting group of birds… 
Commentary: Rising costs are a barrier to inclusion
Inclusion. As an observation, it’s difficult to think about inclusion as a goal of any city, if a growing number of residents can no longer afford to live in the community because of rising costs, including rising taxes. This discussion… 
