Have you ever had a situation where someone has been so negative and rude to you that it makes you really upset?
Visit the Chanhassen Library in May and June to view the art exhibit of Laurel Sundberg.
My name is Martha Brannon, founder and executive director of His House Foundation (HHF) and Abundance Food Share, a 501(c)(3) organization.
In a recent letter to the editor (“We need good voting laws,” April 22), the writer shared their experience with voting in the 2020 election.
My spouse and I drove over to Lake Susan last summer to check out the lake and the boat landing, thinking that it might be a spot to launch our fishing boat.
In your April 15 edition, a letter entitled “Democracy requires citizen participation” addressed the new Georgia voting law.
We (John and Matt) agree the people make Carver County the best place to live, work and play.
Art is the outward act of self-expression. Whether art is visual, musical, literary or performing, art is individual in creation and interpretation.
As the winter constellations head into the sunset, Mars struggles to avoid the same fate.
Excuse me, would you like to dance?
Calling all aspiring Minnesota writers! The Minnesota Author Project statewide contest is underway and will continue to accept submissions through May 31. The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) joins libraries throughout the state in announcing the call for entries.
Carver County Library received a grant to purchase Elementary STEM kits that are available for checkout by patrons for use across the County.
Do you have a case of cognitive dissonance?
Sunday, March 15, 2020 was one of the saddest days in the 37 year history of Feed My Starving Children. In the middle of receiving over 100 volunteers for a rare and very special Sunday packing session, the organization abruptly closed its doors because of the COVID pandemic.
After reading the letter “Democracy’s shining beacon," (April 8) which accused Republicans of a “big lie," many people feel the 2020 election was flawed. They found it hard to have the results certified.
In a recent letter to the editor ("Voice your opposition to bill," April 15), the writer raised several questions that I'd like to address.
This has been an extraordinary year for our nation, our state, our community and our schools.
The rites of spring are particularly interesting, especially in the bird world.
This may sound like a personal question, but are you hearing voices in your head? Maybe those voices are talking now and asking, “What kind of a question is that?” or “Why do you want to know?” or “Is that a problem?”
The Minnesota Legislature is now well over halfway to our May 17th adjournment.
April is national Volunteer Appreciation Month and I want to thank all the volunteers out there that make our communities stronger, safer and healthier for everyone.
I would like to see an end to the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. It was not part of the original Senate rules. It was put in place in the Jim Crow area, when racist southern senators used it to delay passage of important civil rights legislation.
Our country saw historic voter turnout in the 2020 election. Voters were engaged and meeting the moment. President Joe Biden won by a decisive margin in a free and fair election.
In residential developments, you will often see small ponds throughout the neighborhoods. These are stormwater ponds, created to collect stormwater runoff which is rainwater or snowmelt that runs off streets, parking lots, rooftops and compacted lawns.
“Every struggle against a pandemic is a race against time.”
In response to the April 8 edition's letter to the editor: “Democracy’s shining beacon," Bad for the health of society," and “Dangerous to our democracy."
We would like to express our gratitude and applaud the quick and absolutely professional response of the staff at the Chanhassen Snap Fitness.
April is national Volunteer Appreciation Month and I want to thank all the volunteers out there that make our communities stronger, safer and healthier for everyone. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers are needed more than ever at nonprofits and we applaud all of you that are…
Could you use a resurrection in your life?
After reading the letter to your newspaper titled "Voting: Let's stand up for our democracy," (March 25) by Tracy Leggett, I have a few comments.
Most of us believe for our democracy to work for us all it must include us all, no matter our race, background, income or zip code. Throughout our history we have fought to make sure every eligible American is able to cast their vote and have it counted. Our collective future relies on us to…
It has become quite clear that corporations delving into politics doesn’t work too well. The recent Georgia voter integrity bill (SB202) finds 16 entities protesting against the law. Clearly, they have embarrassed themselves with their lack of knowledge as to what the bill contains. Bowing t…
I’m back and — great news — I’m back in school full-time! I know, such a huge step during this pandemic. I couldn’t be happier.
For the first time in over 200 years after an election, the United States of America did not have a peaceful transfer of power. This was due in large part to the “Big Lie” promulgated by many Republicans claiming voter fraud and polling station shenanigans.
I read the opinion letters today and felt a visceral discomfort in my stomach. The beat goes on and on regarding fraud and lies.
Get ready for the change in eBook and eAudiobook platforms as Carver County Library moves from cloudLibrary to OverDrive in May.
The Spring Online Author Series continues with Chris Riemenschneider 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 28. The author of “First Avenue: Minnesota’s Mainroom” will talk about Prince, and the club where he made rock (and purple) history.
How patient are you? When we were young and became impatient, we remember our parents saying to us, “Patience is a virtue.” We don’t know about you, but for us, those words didn’t necessarily make us feel better or help us become more patient. Then we wondered, what was so “virtuous” about p…
For far too long, Gov. Tim Walz has abused his authority and completely disregarded the separation of powers enshrined in the Minnesota Constitution. During what is now the longest peacetime emergency in state history, Walz has shut down businesses, churches and schools.
An estimated one million people in the U.S. live with Parkinson’s disease, the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and the 14th-leading cause of death in our country.
New gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is quoted In your March 18 edition as speaking against ".... election processes that are not so dependent on hyper-attacks ..."
With regards to the March 25 story on the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT), "Dinner theater drops 'Cinderella': Plans push for diversity." Michael Brindisi deciding to, “start fresh with a clean slate” with the diversity of the cast would logically, and reasonably have to extend to the diver…
Carver County Library is celebrating Arts in April with a month-long program for teens.
Throughout 2021, the Art Tourism Committee, of the Arts Consortium of Carver County, will be doing a bimonthly call of Ag Art.
Spring is now in the sky as well as the air. And nothing’s springier than Leo, the lion.
What does reaching success mean to you?
The Rotary Club of Chanhassen needs your help.
As we head into spring with a renewal of spirit, we are taking stock on where we are, what we can do better and our collective future. We look for a more just democracy where everyone is included and represented. A democracy for all the people — not just the powerful and wealthy.
Although in Minnesota it’s never really safe to say that winter is over, spring is certainly on the horizon.
Spring is filled with so many cool and interesting natural things. The earth is awaking after a long and frozen sleep.
