City of Carver residents, thanks in part to a massive increase in property valuation and new construction, are expected to see a property tax decrease. 
Chaska’s Santa Parade spreads cheer, despite harsh weather
The third annual Santa Parade occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 21 despite the harsh winds and inches of snow piling up on the roads. 
GLOW Holiday Festival lights up CHS Field
The Glow Holiday Festival has a new venue at CHS Field in St. Paul, home of the Saint Paul Saints, and is back and brighter than ever before. 
Youth Art Show calling for artists
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is looking for young artists to display their work in its annual Youth Art Show from Jan. 11 to Feb. 24.
Human Rights Award to be presented at MLK Day event
The Chaska Human Rights Commission will honor a individual or organization at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Human Rights Celebration on Jan. 16 from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Area roundup: Chaska girls basketball bounces back handily over Roseville
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 Dec. 19-20 (Note: several events were canceled Dec. 21-22 due to inclement weather). 
Chaska Parks and Rec hosts ice skate drive
Chaska Parks and Recreation is seeking gently used figure and hockey skates for its first annual Ice Skate Drive.
Carver County urges residents to think ahead, reduce holiday waste
From Christmas trees to cardboard boxes, waste during the holidays piles up more than any other time of the year. 
Nobody injured when Waconia district school bus tips over in Carver County
No one was injured when a school bus traveling on wintery roads with 22 students aboard tipped over into a ditch near New Germany, authorities said. 
Nobody injured when school bus tips over in Carver County
No one was injured when a school bus traveling on icy roads with 22 children aboard tipped over into a ditch in Carver County, authorities said. 
American Promise amendment would help clean up politics
Thank you for printing Jim Weygand’s guest column on what a miserable process our modern campaigns are. I am sure most of us felt the same way.
An inside look into snowshoeing in Carver County and beyond
Snowshoeing started as a means to improve the efficiency of walking through excessive amounts of snow, and has now turned into a beloved winter recreational activity. 
Commentary: How German is your Christmas?
As someone who studied German language and culture from middle school to majoring in it in college, the holiday season has always been a particularly fun time of year for me. An immense amount of the popular traditions we take… 
Owner of Vic’s Bar and Grill charged with failure to pay taxes
The owner of a popular bar and restaurant in Victoria has been charged with failing to pay taxes for several years and allegedly owes the state $440,000, authorities said. 
Elements coming together for successful Holy Family basketball season (copy)
Coming into the season, many elements were lining up for Holy Family to make it a special campaign. 
Elements coming together for successful Holy Family basketball season
Coming into the season, many elements were lining up for Holy Family to make it a special campaign. 
Carver County approves tax levy, 2024 long term budget
County Administrator Dave Hemze opened his part of the tax levy and budget certification presentation at the Dec. 13 Carver County Board meeting by announcing that after months of back and forth, the board had reached his “favorite step” —… 
Southwest Christian boys basketball trying to break through early in the season
This young season is a blank canvas for Southwest Christian. At least, that is how head coach Tommy Hutton sees it. 
Chaska dance team takes home another Metro West championship
The Chaska Hawks’ dance team practices are a telling indicator of the program’s long run of success. 
Area roundup: Chaska buzzer beater to upset Minnetonka highlights week
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 Dec. 12 to Dec 17. 
