Football has given Ian Parzyck so much, but he knows it has taken much from him, too. 
Holy Family boys’ hockey looking to bounce back in 2022-23 season
The 2021-22 season might not have ended the way Holy Family wanted it to, but the Fire learned from the experience and are excited for what is to come this season. 
Small Business Saturday, other holiday festivities in Downtown Chaska
Downtown Chaska will be filled with holiday cheer and eager gift givers through the weekend.
Small Business Saturday, other holiday festivities coming to Downtown Chaska
Downtown Chaska will soon be filled with holiday cheer and eager gift givers. From Nov. 25 to Dec. 4, a collection of small businesses will be having special sales and fun activities available for customers, with extra special Small Business…
Southwest metro hosts multiple Thanksgiving 5Ks
Southwest metro residents looking to get outside and active Thanksgiving morning had a couple local options this year. 
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Winter Lights show is back with fun for all
Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back and brighter than ever. Guests can stroll through gardens of multicolored lights, take photos with loved ones and enjoy a s’more from Nov. 17 to Jan. 1 on specific days and… 
Commentary: What are you thankful for in your life?
As Thanksgiving is now upon us, it’s naturally a time to ponder the question, “What are you thankful for in your life?” The answers to that question can be as varied as life itself. Sometimes the answer comes from an… 
New Victoria councilors looking closely at city’s growth
Greg Evansky and Andy Reiff say they bring different ingredients to the table as new members of the Victoria City Council. But they agree that their main goal is to make sure the swelling community doesn’t lose its charm and… 
State championship meet marks end of 2022 season
Area swimmers and divers took to the pool one more time in the 2022 season at the Class 2A state championship meet Nov. 16-18. 
Letter; Thanks for supporting scouts
On behalf of all scouts in Troop 424, I would like to thank everyone that supported the troop by purchasing an evergreen product.
Has participation in high school sports recovered post pandemic?
Is participation in high school sports back to normal levels after the COVID-19 pandemic? 
Holy Family’s Jorge Oconitrillo stepping down as boys’ soccer coach
Breaking a two-decade-long routine can be a tall task, but head coach Jorge Oconitrillo knew he needed to do so. 
Tom Bracher receives MSHCA officiating award (copy)
Chaska resident Tom Bracher recently received the 2022 Distinguished Service Award for Officials from the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association (MSHCA). 
Tom Bracher receives MSHCA officiating award
Chaska resident Tom Bracher recently received the 2022 Distinguished Service Award for Officials from the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association (MSHCA). 
Chanhassen hockey focused on new heights ahead of 2022-23 season
Head coach Sean Bloomfield sees greatness as a daily habit. 
Chaska police respond to drug violation, theft reports
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents. 
New fingerprint technology introduced to Carver County Sheriff’s Office
Carver County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media on Oct. 31 that it had implemented a new mobile fingerprint identification system. On Facebook, the post garnered around 600 likes/reactions and over 70 comments — some of which expressed confusion and… 
Eastern Carver County Women of Today invite all for tacos and fun
The Eastern Carver County Women of Today are hosting a Bunco/Tacos in a bag Membership Night on Monday, Dec. 5, at the Chaska American Legion. Social time will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the fun will begin at 7 p.m.
Commentary: Tracking the White-tailed deer
At this time of year, stalking through the forest with my camera in hand in search of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is one of my favorite activities. The crunching of leaves under my boots, the crisp cold air and the… 
Trucker charged in fatal motorcycle accident in Chaska
A New Germany man has been charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and failure to abide by a traffic control device in a summer crash that killed a Chaska motorcyclist.
