Motorists near Chanhassen will encounter a full closure and detour for both directions of County Road 61 beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, May 16. (Read more…)
Editorial: Don’t forget about the lake
The Chaska City Council recently approved a concept plan for a new apartment development on the east side of Lake Jonathan.
Baseball pioneer: Remembering Billy Williams
“Play ball. Local fan-dom will be happy, very happy, at the beginning of the base-ball season in this city,” announced the May 2, 1907, Herald.
Police seek hit-and-run driver
According to the Chaska Police Department, a hit-and-run driver caused serious damage at multiple sites in Chaska early this morning. Police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down the driver.
Around the Region: Stars Baseball, Tennis pull out MCAA victories
Southwest Christian pounded out 23 hits, including six extra-base at-bats, winning 32-0 against Bethany Academy May 3 at Dred Scott Fields in Bloomington.
Chaska: Hawks baseball keeps pace in Metro West Conference
Chanhassen won. Benilde-St. Margaret won. (Read more…) Chaska did its job as well, keeping pace in the Metro West Conference baseball title chase.
Dentist brings skills to those in need
M any residents may know Dr. Thomas Meschke as a dentist who has worked in Chaska for the past 28 years.
‘Big Chick’ connection
The children of Prince’s well-known bodyguard have lots of photos and memorabilia that link back to the music icon’s purple heyday and the movie “Purple Rain.”
Track: Tight race sees Jefferson win league triangular
A tight competition between three Metro West Conference boys track and field teams resulted in Chaska placing third – five points out of first place – in a triangular at Richfield High School May 3.
Public notices from the April 28, 2016 Chaska Herald
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the April 28, 2016 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to thi
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.
Spring Safety Event – Saturday, May 21 – 9:00 AM – Noon
Mark your calendars…
Carver City Council 05-02-16
Herald reports
On this date in history, the Herald reported:
Two decades of helping hands
Vic Carlson and his wife Kathy had always been able to maintain their own 135-year-old home on Maple Street in downtown Chaska. Then, Vic got sick and everything changed.
Boys Lacrosse: Chaska, Chanhassen secure non-league wins
Learning from a pair of losses, in which Chaska led at halftime only to see opponents rally, the Hawks boys lacrosse team didn’t let history repeat itself.
Softball: Sole possession of third place
Taryn Collins pitched a complete-game shutout, striking out seven batters, as Chaska moved into sole possession of third place in the Metro West Conference with a 5-0 win May 3.
Golf: Sisters lead Holy Family at WCC event
Playing 18 holes in the Wright County Conference schedule for the second time in 24 hours, Holy Family Catholic finished the front nine of Creek’s Bend near New Prague in fourth place.
Girls Lacrosse: Offense comes from everybody
Thirteen different players scored, including goaltender Anna Rydeen, as Chaska improved to 5-0 overall with a 17-4 home win over Robbinsdale Cooper on May 3.
Tennis: Chaska remains unbeaten in Metro West
Straight set victories at all seven positions led to a 7-0 sweep for Chaska over Bloomington Kennedy in Metro West Conference boys tennis on May 3.