Two years ago I and others in Carver County District 5 put our faith in John Fahey to make decisions on our behalf as commissioner. In these two short years, Carver County will see the completion of the Dahlgren portion…
Chaska wins section 2AAAA volleyball championship to advance to state tournament
In mid-August, Chaska volleyball players met to begin preparation for the 2022 season with one goal on their mind: make it back to the state tournament. 
Chanhassen election info
Election Day is nearly here, and the stakes are high at the local, state and national levels. Here’s what you should expect heading into Election Day. 
Chaska election info
Election Day is nearly here, and the stakes are high at the local, state and national levels. Here’s what you should expect heading into Election Day. 
Chaska’s many Halloweekend, Day of the Dead festivities
Chaska residents celebrated in many different ways this past weekend — from dressing up in Halloween costumes and running around town to celebrating loved ones who have since passed for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in… 
Letter: Article on Group of Four needs clarification
Thank you for the Oct. 27 article, “Group eyes block of seats on Eastern Carver County School Board.” I have one clarification and one correction.
Commentary: The ethics of true crime media and its consumption
With the September release of the Netflix true crime series Dahmer—a dramatized retelling of the life and crimes of the notorious American serial killer—discussion about the ethics of true crime media and its seemingly endless production is being revisited once… 
First phase of Highway 212 project in Carver County largely complete
The construction project on Highway 212 between Carver and Cologne is largely complete, the Minnesota Department of Transportation recently announced. 
Paid letter: Johnson has served Carver well
I would like to endorse Courtney Johnson for Mayor of Carver.
Paid letter: Degler works for us
Our Commissioner, Gayle Degler, is an easy choice for us. With his community involvement, positive leadership and proven results, Commissioner Degler has our votes. We have known him for almost the entire 20-plus years we’ve lived in Chaska.
Paid letter: Johnson for Carver mayor
I am writing in support of Courtney Johnson for the 2022 mayoral election for Carver. As the daughter of a former mayor from another city, I know firsthand just how much hard work, time, patience, problem solving, commitment and hard…
Paid Letter: Coleman: Actions speak louder than words
I am a firm believer in the old saying, “actions speak louder than words.” While I believe it is a worthwhile cause to layout my goals if elected, it is equally as important to demonstrate that I have backed up…
Paid letter: Law enforcement for Coleman, Nash and Boe
Minnesota’s largest police association, representing over 10,000 rank and file law enforcement officers, enthusiastically supports Sen. Julia Coleman, Rep. Jim Nash, and Rep. Greg Boe for reelection. They will always promote public safety proposals that keep communities safe.
Paid letter: Lucy will show up for us
In local elections, we don’t get clickbait-inducing, primetime debates on major news channels. That’s why candidate forums like those hosted by the League of Women Voters are so crucial: They are the only chance we get to hear the candidates’…
Paid letter: Reelect Gayle Degler
We ask that you join us in our continued support of Gayle Degler for Carver County Commissioner. We have known and worked with Gayle for a long time, and are proud of our partnership with him. Gayle has a long…
Villager Tower for October / November 2022
The October / November 2022 edition of Carver’s Villager Tower is now available for download!
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Carver Villager Tower #388 October / November
The Villager Tower has been written and published since 1983 by Ricki Schultz. She can be contacted at (952) 448-5126 and [email protected].
Get ‘Sparklejollytwinklejingley’ with CVFT’s production of ‘Elf the Musical’
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” — and that’s exactly what Chaska Valley Family Theater’s cast of “Elf the Musical” is doing this holiday season. 
A fiery finale
It was their final and by far feistiest debate. 
Walz, Jensen go after each other in final debate
It was their final and by far feistiest debate. 
Control of Minnesota Legislature could fall to the suburbs
Roughly 10% of the races for the Minnesota House and Senate will decide which party controls each chamber of the state Legislature — voting patterns that have held true for more than a decade. 
