Longtime Chaska Mayor Mark Windschitl will remain at city hall for another term after a close win over challenger Jay Rohe in the Tuesday general election. 
‘Divine Intervention’: Earl Olander homicide given airtime in 20/20 special
Seven and half years ago, 90-year-old Earl Olander — beloved brother, uncle, neighbor, friend and community member — was murdered on his farm in Carver County. 
2022 General Election results
Here are the results of several elections in the Chaska Herald coverage area. The unofficial totals are from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. Winners are in bold. 
Carver/Scott counties 2022 General Election results
Here are the unofficial results of some top statewide elections held Tuesday, Nov. 8, as well as those contested elections in Southwest News Media’s coverage area. Apparent winners are in bold. The list will be updated as results from the… 
Public Notices from the November 3, 2022 Chaska Herald
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Public Notices from the October 27, 2022 Chaska Herald
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Walz holds off Chaska’s Jensen in governor’s race
Minnesota’s statewide elected posts will remain in the hands of the incumbents. 
Public Notices from the October 20, 2022 Chaska Herald
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Chaska/Chanhassen girls’ hockey season set to begin
Gritty. That’s the word head coach Jackie Pieper used to describe the style of play of this season’s Chaska/Chanhassen girls’ hockey team. It involves battling in the corners and beating opponents with speed—a mix, as Pieper sees it, that should… 
Chaska’s Nolan Sutter completes final stretch of cross country season; finishes fifth at state
During a crisp, cool morning in late August at St. Catherine’s University, Chaska’s Nolan Sutter saw all of the miles he had run during the hot summer pay off. 
Chaska’s Brad Hand pitches in World Series
Chaska High School alum Brad Hand made his World Series debut in 2022 for Philadelphia, though the Houston Astros beat the Phillies in six games in the fall classic best-of-seven series. 
Chanhassen’s Marissa Long finishes fourth at state cross country
The 2022 cross country season came full circle for Chanhassen’s Marissa Long. 
Chanhassen falls short to Mankato West in section 2AAAAA title
The victory and state football tournament berth was within reach. 
Record turnout for Chanhassen’s Halloween Party
A record number of children took part in the city of Chanhassen’s 38th annual Halloween Party, according to Priya Tandon, recreation manager.
Holidazzle returns to downtown Minneapolis this holiday season
Tis’ the season to be jolly! The holiday season has arrived, which means tons of fun and festivities, including the highly anticipated 2022 Holidazzle event at Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis. 
Treating seasonal affective disorder as winter looms
While the weather was unseasonably warm during late October and early November, fall is nearing its end, and with it comes the cold, shorter days of winter. 
Commentary: Getting a glimpse of a muskrat
I am fascinated by a small, fuzzy critter that is found just about anywhere there might be a spot of water in the United States and Canada. Not to mention, it has mastered a wide range of habitats and climates.… 
Southwest Christian volleyball falls in section 2AA semifinal
Three wins in five days was what it was going to take for Southwest Christian to earn a second-consecutive trip to the state tournament. 
Chaska High School puts on “Guys and Dolls”
“Guys and Dolls” will take to the Chaska High School stage for six performances from Nov. 11 to 19.
Commentary: Finding positives in the midst of adversity
When we decided to write about the positives of adversity, we had to take some time to really look at how there are positives. We got to thinking about times in our life when we faced adversity. When you’re in… 
