Two Chaska/Chanhassen wrestlers will represent the program at the Class 3A state wrestling tournament, doubling the number of qualifiers from last year’s squad. 
Boys basketball teams gear up for section tournaments
March is synonymous with the word madness, and madness could very well ensue in the high school boys basketball postseason. Here is a look at how four area teams stack up as they head into the playoffs.
Chaska Curling Center holds sendoff for members competing at World Junior Championships
The Chaska Curling Center held a sendoff Feb. 16 for some of its members who are competing in the World Curling Championships. 
Area roundup: Chanhassen hockey advances to first section final after overtime win
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the court, ice or mat and in the gym or pool. Here are some of the highlights from Feb.20-25. 
Public Notices from the February 23, 2023 Chaska Herald
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Public Notices from the February 16, 2023 Chaska Herald
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Chaska girls basketball dominant on way to fourth straight Metro West Conference championship
In mid-November, Chaska head coach Tara Seifert outlined four goals she and her players had for the upcoming season. 
Shakopee School Board Chair to State: ‘give more state aid’ (copy)
In 2021, Shakopee Public Schools was faced with major budget cuts in order to balance its budget, in part due to the amount of revenue the district received from the state. 
Letter: Let’s prioritize the needs of Minnesota families
The 2023 legislative session is underway and there are a lot of pressing issues that need our utmost attention this year.
All hail ‘Snow Carver’
“Snow Carver,” the county’s newly named snowplow, may very well make its big debut this week.
Letter: Pornography should not be in District 112 schools
After attending the District 112 School Board meeting on Jan. 23, I have a few thoughts I would like to share with our Eastern Carver County Schools community.
City trying to get ahead of emerald ash borer infestation
The city plans to remove trees infested with the destructive emerald ash borer on the site of Chanhassen Brewery if the owner of the land doesn’t cut them down. 
Commentary: A close encounter with Venus and Jupiter
Have you noticed lately the dazzling pair of “stars” above the western horizon an hour or so after sunset? You probably decided that both are planets — and you are correct. The lower and brighter planet is Venus; the higher… 
Commentary: Are you losing your feelings of freedom?
What does freedom mean to you? The answers to that question can be as varied as the number of people answering it. 
Landscape Arboretum holds Spring Flower Show
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is wrapping up its final weekend of the annual Spring Flower Show. 
Commentary: Following the otters
It is not often that I get to interact with two very similar but also very different species on back-to-back photo trips. I am talking about river otters (Lontra canadensis) and sea otters (Enhydra lutris). Although they look remarkably similar,… 
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams honored with leadership award
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators has named Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams, superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools, as the recipient of the 2023 Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award. 
100-year look-back, ‘Sugar City’ in 1923
Once a city of factory whistles, church bells and mill grinding, Chaska today stands as a growth and development-driven suburb. 
Carver County seeking name for new facility
Carver County’s Lake Waconia Regional Park is seeking name recommendations for its new park facility. 
Bringing charitable giving center stage
The Club Theatre stage, one of many at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, was packed with toys, clothing, diapers and other infant and toddler supplies on a recent Wednesday evening. 
