I think I might have an inkling of what it felt like to have attended a party at Elvis’ house – then tour Graceland and see that room cordoned off with a velvet rope.
Dick Tirk remembered for numerous community involvements
Chaska’s Jon Thorstenson described his friend Eugene “Dick” Tirk as a “super community person.”
Eden Prairie school lunches offer healthier, more diverse options
Smells of freshly cooked chicken wafted through Eden Prairie High School’s kitchen and greeted visitors Oct. 6.
Take in fall colors at Lakewood Cemetery
When most people think of leaf peeping, they may not think of the local cemetery. But, there are few places as quiet, historic or well-maintained to take in the fall colors.
Tuesday Roundup: Streed, Scott earn all-conference honors
Southwest Christian had two girls runners in the top five at the MCAA Conference Championships at Bassett Creek Park in Crystal Oct. 11.
Burnsville Center will close on Thanksgiving, joining Mall of America
Owners of Burnsville Center mall announced Wednesday it will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, joining the Mall Of America.
Freeze warning in effect Wednesday night
The first freeze warning since last spring is in effect Wednesday night and includes the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Health officials identify source of Hopkins Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced Wednesday it has identified the likely source of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Hopkins as a set of cooling towers at Citrus Systems Inc., located at 415 11th Ave. S. (Read more…), in Hopkins.
Profile created for District 112’s next superintendent
District 112’s next superintendent should have traits such as putting students first, being an effective communicator, having an understanding of school finance and able to embrace the district’s cultural diversity, according to recent community feedback about the search.
Paisley Park adds October tour dates
Prince’s Paisley Park in Chanhassen has announced a limited number of tickets for new tour dates in October following the approval of a new temporary operating permit by the Chanhassen City Council.
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? (Read more…) Send us your guess.
Look back
Herald reports
Oct. 13, 1949: The newly-formed Greater Chaska Club Athletic Association will sponsor and maintain the Chaska Cubs in 1950. At a recent meeting the present Chaska Cubs dissolved as an independently operated team and turned over all team-owned equipment with…
Volleyball: Another close match with ranked opponent
Chaska is now 2-8 against ranked opponents this season after losing in four games to Belle Plaine Tuesday, a squad ranked No. 4 in Class AA.
Section 6A Soccer: Stars move on to elite eight
Southwest Christian boys soccer opened the playoffs the way they expected Tuesday, defeating No. 13 seed Mayer Lutheran 6-0 win in Chaska.
Section 6A Soccer: Fire shut out Big Lake in playoff opener
Close to breaking through 10 minutes into the Section 6A playoff opener Tuesday, Holy Family Catholic girls soccer eventually did – four times – defeating No. 12 seed Big Lake 4-0.
Run for fun and early learning at Boo Dash
Local kids and their families are invited to race for a cause at the Boo Dash, Saturday, Oct. 29 at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Pkwy. SE, Prior Lake. (Read more…)
Paisley Park museum gets extension
Signaling support for keeping a museum operational at Paisley Park, the Chanhassen City Council Oct. 10 unanimously approved a 12-day temporary permit.
Return trip to state meant everything
Libby Moakley remembered what it was like to play in the Class A State Tournament at the Reed Sweatt Tennis Center in Minneapolis in 2014.
Where the heck it was
The correct answer to last week’s quiz was the Veterans Park (formerly Schimelpfenig Park) playground, off of Creek Road.