Officers identified in yesterday’s shooting at Burnsville McDonald’s
The identities of five Burnsville police officers involved in a fatal shooting outside the McDonald’s on Highway 13 yesterday have been released by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
Commentary: Letters encourage political participation
Those of us who read the Herald regularly know how popular it is. Every week, someone remarks about an article they read in the paper.
State championship for WEST Express
Over the weekend of March 10-13, the WEST Express Swim Team participated in the MN USA Swimming State Meet. WEST Express, comprised of athletes from Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver, placed fi
Three Rivers campgrounds can now be reserved year in advance
Three Rivers Parks will begin accepting family campground reservations for Baker Campground, Lake Auburn Campground and Cleary Lake Campground on Tuesday.
Culinary teacher receives state honors
Emily Wyse Moore said she enjoys helping people reach their potential and cooking is one of the ways she’s been able to do that.
City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Chaska’s Firemen’s Park stage has been lit green for St. Patrick’s Day.
Police shoot suspect with knife at Burnsville McDonald’s
A police officer shot and killed a suspect who allegedly brandished a knife outside the McDonald’s on Highway 13 in Burnsville Thursday morning.
Was that winter?
The vernal equinox is technically only a few days away, but spring has been showing signs of life for weeks.
Victoria’s in the market for a replacement grocer
Victoria City Manager Laurie Hokkanen was as surprised as anyone last week to learn that Victoria’s Market was closing.
Living by the Chaska code
T he city of Chaska turns 125 years old this month.
Basketball: No. 1 P-E-M knocks out underdog Fire
Without a made jumper for the entire first half, extending nearly five minutes after halftime, the offense just didn’t click for Holy Family Catholic in the Class 2A State Quarterfinals.
Street Sweeping to Begin Thursday Morning – March 17
Residents should remove their vehicles and trailers from the street during this time.
Street sweeping is one of the most cost effective ways used to remove sediment, metals, petroleum products, trash, and vegetation which accumulate on streets. (Read more…) An effective program is important for removing debris from roadsides and gutters which could ultimately end up in the storm drains. Keeping the storm drains clear not only helps to mitigate water pollution pollution, but also reduces the likelihood of flooding during heavy rain.
Memorial services set for Martise Windom
The family of Martise Windom, who was missing for four months before being found in Savage last week, has made arrangements for this weekend to celebrate the Savage resident’s life.
Valleyfair plans job fair on March 25
Shakopee amusement park Valleyfair will have a summer job fair on Friday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p. (Read more…)m. Applicants will be able to speak with employment representatives and participate in interviews
Watercraft inspection mapped out
Carver County is planning a $350,000 program to address aquatic invasive species (AIS) in 2016.
MDH report finds strong link between income, diabetes
A Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) report has found adult Minnesotans living in households earning less than $35,000 per year are nearly 2½ times more likely to have diabetes than Minnesotans livi
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.
Points of Pride: Electrical bonanza
Chaska really is electrifying.
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