For the 24th year, Southern Valley Alliance is putting on its annual gala to raise money for its work supporting those impacted by domestic violence. 
Letter: April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
Volunteering your time, energy, and resources makes the world a better place, makes the community a better community, and it makes us better versions of ourselves. Minnesota is home to many residents who give back to their communities by volunteering…
Wind Chill in Minnesota also means high level ultimate frisbee
Wind Chill is not something Minnesotans usually love to hear, but it’s not all bad. 
Chanhassen e-cig retailer cracks down on underage sales
On March 12, the Carver County Sheriff’s Department issued nine citations to businesses across the county for the sale of tobacco to a minor. Chanhassen, Victoria, and Norwood Young America each had two businesses receive citations, and Waconia had three. 
Arboretum, Carver County Water Management partner on educational aquatic bug programming
Carver County Water Management is partnering with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in educational programming about aquatic bugs in the local lakes, streams and wetlands. 
Commentary: Cheers for community work for people with little voice
State of the city. Not long ago, I had a chance to take in the state of the city messages of the four cities in District 112, sponsored by the Southwest Chamber of Commerce. 
Chaska police respond to theft, drug violation reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
Construction concerns, youth reps and other approvals at latest city council meeting
The Downtown Highway 41 Project has been a popular topic of discussion in recent months in Chaska, and it was no different at the Chaska City Council meeting on April 3. 
Sewer pipe installation underway on Highway 41 project
Crews in Chaska began sanitary sewer pipe installation and will remove old storm sewer pipes during the week of April 10. 
Registration open for 2023 Minnewashta Mud Run
All ages can sign up for the Minnewashta Mud Run, which will be held July 15 at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. 
Week focuses on work of 911 dispatchers
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is being observed this week to celebrate the “unsung heroes that nobody sees,” according to Debra Paige, the Carver County director of emergency management. 
Emmer, McMillan discuss Highway 5 project funding
State Highway 5 was the topic of conversation April 5 when Victoria Mayor Deb McMillan and U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, D-Minn., met at Victoria City Hall — less than a city block from the aging roadway. 
Chanhassen church promotes diverse stories in preschool reading, upcoming book fair
Students in the preschool at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen gathered April 6 to listen to a reading of the children’s book “My Daddy Tells Me” by author Thuba Nguyen. 
Kennedy Sanders receives Chaska High School’s Athena Award
Earlier in April, Chaska High School senior Kennedy Sanders received the school’s 2023 Athena Award. 
Public Notices from the April 6, 2023 Chaska Herald
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Chanhassen senior Grace Fogarty receives school’s Athena Award
Chanhassen All-State soccer player Grace Fogarty earned one more recognition in March to close out her high school career. 
Annual spring hydrant flushing has begun in Chaska
The Chaska Water Department is flushing water mains from April 10 to May 2.
Chanhassen baseball returns to the diamond after Class 4A third place finish
Baseball is back, and the Chanhassen Storm are coming off one of the strongest performances in program history. 
Numbers keep growing as trap shooters set to begin 15th season
The season is underway for 11,986 student-athletes participating in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League this spring. 
Competitive sections for area teams set for next two seasons
April 6 was a highly anticipated day for high school coaches and teams around Minnesota. 
