With the section 2 tournament starting May 30, here’s a look at how the area lacrosse teams are shaping up heading into the postseason. 
Nonprofit collects thousands in money and food for local families in need
A local nonprofit raised over 1,000 pounds of food and $2,000 last weekend for the CAP Agency through its “Bowling for Hunger” event. 
Polars Football Announces 2023 Schedule
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St. Bonifacius, MN – Polars Athletics has released its 2023 football schedule for the upcoming fall. They are ready to come back stronger than ever with a large recruiting class and seasoned players from the previous season.
Letter: Fossil fuels make civilization possible
Just an observation: if the opinions expressed concerning the May 11 letter to the editor, “Our addiction to fossil fuels,” is indicative of the current state of critical thinking that is taught in our educational systems, then the world is…
Commentary: Moms make great Rotarians
The Chaska Rotary Club’s motto this month is “Rotary Leads the Way in May.” I find the month of May to be special for many reasons, among them is that May officially recognizes National Children’s Mental Health Awareness and Childcare… 
Rep. Emmer discusses manufacturing, mental health in the southwest metro
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., spoke at MGK, a chemical manufacturer based out of Chaska, on May 19 to address the National Association of Manufacturers policy agenda “Competing to Win.” 
Commentary: Remembering dad on Memorial Day
Prior to my mom’s passing some years ago, she gave me a cardboard box that was filled with my dad’s military memorabilia that she had kept from his time fighting in North Africa and Italy in World War II. Though… 
Commentary: A nod to the Chaska fund — and a big thank you
A month ago the Herald ran an article about the Community Foundation for Carver County and the recently formed Chaska Community Fund. 
Chaska police respond to vehicle theft, property damage reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
District 112 students, community petition against graduation venue, Grace Church
For more than a decade, Eastern Carver County Schools has held graduation ceremonies for Chaska and Chanhassen high schools at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, but this year some students, parents and community members are urging the district to reconsider… 
Teacher of the Year, retirees and students recognized at board meeting
The second to last Eastern Carver County School District Board meeting of the year had a packed agenda, but time was made at the beginning of the May 22 meeting to recognize students, seniors, district retirees and the District’s Teacher… 
Chaska American Legion hosting Memorial Day events
The Chaska American Legion Family Post 57 will be holding a special service on Memorial Day, May 29, at Veteran’s Park. 
103 seniors to graduate from Southwest Christian High School
Southwest Christian High School will bid farewell to 103 graduating seniors at its commencement ceremony, which will be held from 7–9 p.m. May 26 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. 
Polars Take 6th in Jerome Kruse Award Standings
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St. Bonifacius, MN – The UMAC announced the final standings for the Jerome Kruse award today. Crown finished 6th just one point away from fifth place.
Chaska police raise funds for Minnesota Special Olympics at Cop on a Rooftop
The Chaska Police Department participated in the seventh annual Cop on a Rooftop event on May 19. 
Polars Volleyball Announces 2023 Schedule
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St. Bonifacius, MN – Polars Athletics has released its 2023 volleyball schedule for this upcoming fall. They are returning to the court with a new head coach, Celia Blattner.
Public Notices from the May 18, 2023 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the May 18, 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…
Area teams gearing up for softball playoffs
The softball regular season has come to a close, and four area teams are aiming to make some postseason magic. Here’s a look at how Chaska, Chanhassen, Holy Family and Southwest Christian stack up heading into the final weeks of… 
Minnesota to become 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana
Come Aug. 1, adults 21 and older will be able to consume all forms of recreational cannabis. 
Minnesota to become 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana (copy)
Come Aug. 1, adults 21 and older will be able to consume all forms of recreational cannabis. 
