Emily Garnet Abbe
STAR Class of 2023
Cassie Bang
Community band playing in Victoria June 21
The Minnesota Valley Community Band will perform at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Charlson-Thun Bandstand in Victoria. 
Lifeguards to begin beach duty at Lake Minnewashta, Lake Waconia regional parks
Lifeguards will be on duty at Lake Minnewashta and Lake Waconia regional park beaches from 12-6 p.m. from June 17 through Aug. 20. 
Public Notices from Thursday June 08, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 08, 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…
Commentary: Thrilled to get pictures of ‘spring cubs’
Recently, while leading a photo tour to northern Minnesota, I was once again reminded about the rigors of nature. It is a basic tenant of nature, only the strongest will survive to carry on and pass on their genes to… 
Chaska police respond to property damage, theft reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Lions, Rotary plant trees in Chaska parks
The Chaska Lions and Chaska Rotary recently partnered with the city of Chaska to plant 123 trees in Community and Friendship parks. The trees will replace the many Ash trees lost to Emerald Ash Borer disease. 
Graffiti at Lake Grace pedestrian tunnel addressed
Graffiti depicting genitalia, drug usage and obscene language was discovered at the beginning of June at the Lake Grace pedestrian tunnel. 
Library: Celebrate Pride Month with these novels
In honor of Pride Month, here are some recent adult novels of interest: 
Commentary: A summer update from the mayor
Happy summer! We sure are off to a warm start. Unfortunately, it is also looking like a dry start, as well. We need rain for farmers’ crops and all the things that make Minnesota summers so beautiful. 
Brief timeline of the Riedele/Ernst home; Ess lot set for development
German immigrant and former owner of the brickyard at the present-day Firemen’s Park site Andreas Riedele built in 1884 what is today known as the Riedele/Ernst House. 
Mi CASA hosts summer soccer camp
The Mi CASA Soccer Camps offer kids from all backgrounds ages three to 15 a chance to play the international sport on July 12 and August 12. 
Free Produce Market to start June 14 by five community partners
Five community partners are holding a free weekly summer produce market for Carver County families starting June 14. 
Chanhassen’s season ends in consolation bracket of state lacrosse tournament
Chanhassen had high hopes of making a run back to the state championship game after a thrilling 16-15 victory over Eden Prairie to win its second straight section 2 championship and extend its winning streak to eight. 
Carver County works toward a holistic approach to inmate care
Late last year, Carver County’s contracted provider for inmate health services, MEnD Correctional Care, filed for bankruptcy. 
Three Phenix Salon Suites locations coming to southwest metro
Chaska residents Kenny and Jeni Schultz plan to bring three Phenix Salon Suites locations to the southwest metro. 
Group discusses downtown Victoria plan with council
A group of Victoria business and property owners has ideas for improvements to a downtown parking lot that don’t include an apartment complex. 
Integrated Arts Academy Class of 2023
Ziraily Becerra-Balbuena
Prior Lake police seek public’s help locating teen girl
The Prior Lake Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old Prior Lake girl, Keira Dupey, according to a press release from the Minnesota Crime Alert Network. 
