Two state lawmakers who represent parts of Carver County in the Legislature gave differing views of this year’s session in presentations before the county board. 
Local author V.M. Nelson finalist in Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Chaska-based self-published author V.M. Nelson’s book, “Hunted,” was a finalist in the Paranormal and Best Cover Design categories in the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. 
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is seeking artists for second Awards Exhibit
The second annual ACCC Awards Exhibit opens July 5 at the Chaska Community Center.
Library: J. Ryan Stradal to appear at Chanhassen Library
Meet author J. Ryan Stradal at Chanhassen Library and Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26. J. Ryan Stradal is the author of the national bestseller ”The Lager Queen of Minnesota.” He will be in conversation with Minnesota… 
Chaska VFW invites veterans and families to annual picnic
The Chaska Veterans of Foreign Wars is once again sponsoring the annual Veterans Families Picnic on Sunday, June 25.
Driver’s License for All summer class series comes to Chaska
The Chaska Human Rights Commission, in partnership with nonprofits Unidos MN and Mi C.A.S.A., will host free Driver’s License for All classes at the Chaska Moravian Church on various Saturdays throughout the summer. 
Perfect day for annual Chaska Pride Picnic
Chaska Human Rights Commission, Chaska High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Chaska Parks and Recreation and Carver County Library came together to host the 2023 Chaska Pride Picnic on June 17 at McKnight Park. 
Letter: Students, life is full of disagreement
After reading the May 25 article, “Students protest use of church for graduation ceremony,” I was struck with a thought: “We’re throwing out the baby with the bathwater.” It seemed as though no effort was made in the article to…
Little Roo’s to host inaugural Drag Story Time event, among other summer happenings
What started off as a brainstorming session among the employees of Little Roo’s, a children’s boutique in Chaska, turned into a summer of free events — from a pet rock adoption to a drag storytime. 
Pickleball is making its mark in Chan and Victoria
The Life Time fitness facility and corporate office in Chanhassen, located across the street from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, is proposing the development of eight indoor and six outdoor pickleball courts. 
Lifeguard shortage leaves Lake Waconia unguarded
At the end of May, the Carver County Parks Department was notified that its contracted lifeguard provider, Minnetonka Aquatics, would be unable to fully staff the lifeguards needed to guard the beaches at both Lake Minnewashta and Lake Waconia Regional… 
Chaska man faces felony charges for alleged distribution and sale of methamphetamine
A Chaska man has been charged with several felonies in Carver County District Court in connection with a Southwest Metro Drug Task Force investigation. 
Public Notices from the June 15, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 15, 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…
CC United holds its annual Jamboree
June 17 was a day of celebration for the CC United Soccer Club. 
Music in the Gardens brings live music to Arboretum
Guests at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska can enjoy live music all summer long with the return of Music in the Gardens. 
Holy Family baseball drops two in state tournament
Ahead of the Class 2A state tournament, Holy Family head coach Bryan DeLorenzo knew the Fire were going to be up against some of the stiffest competition they had seen yet. 
Holy Family boys golf finishes second at Class 2A tournament
The high school golf season came to a close June 14 as area golfers aimed to climb up the leaderboard and one team tried to break through for a state championship. 
CAP Agency gets early start on school supply drive
While the school year may have just wrapped up for students in the southwest metro, the CAP Agency is already getting a head start on collecting donations for its upcoming school supply drive. 
New library director is not so new to Carver County libraries
Last month, the Carver County Library announced the appointment of its new director, Jodi Edstrom. 
Chaska’s Class of ’23 is ready to take on life’s next adventure
Family and friends joined Chaska High School’s Class of 2023 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie on Friday, June 9, to reflect on how far the graduating seniors have come and to speculate on where their journey will take them. 
