The Friends of the Chanhassen Library’s book sale kicks off 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.
A few years ago, my wife, Ann, and I decided to join a Lutheran church group on a mission trip to El Salvador. We flew to Houston and then on to San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador.
National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 8-14.
In July, I wrote about the numerous issues going on at the Department of Human Services, the state’s largest agency that over a million Minnesotans rely on for services.
Club Book returns to the Chanhassen Library with author Nora McInery, who will present at the Chanhassen Library from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
On Jan. 6, 1969, Living Christ began with a formative meeting in a private home with the Rev. Arthur Klemp, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Excelsior, attending.
As a former public school teacher and a dad, the back-to-school season is a meaningful time of year for me. This year, it’s also full of change. My daughter, Hope, starts her first year of college at the University of Minnesota and my son, Gus, heads back to middle school. This will also be …
Visit the Chanhassen Library this fall for another series of Great Decisions programs. Funded by the Friends of the Chanhassen Library, each program features a speaker exploring a topical foreign affairs subject.
Moving about independently can often be difficult for many individuals in Carver County. Carver County is considered more rural than some of our larger metro neighbors and transportation options are more limited compared to some of the more urban counties in the Twin Cities Metro area.
Wow. What a difference from the old days.
It’s hard to believe that we’re in the last days of summer, but everywhere I look, the staff of Eastern Carver County Schools are busy preparing for the 2019-20 school year. It’s always an exciting — and a little nerve-wracking — time as we work to make sure we’re prepared for the arrival of…
Around the time of the September equinox, the days shorten at their fastest clip and the night reasserts its dominance of the northern sky. This year the equinox arrives at 2:50 a.m. on the 23rd. At that moment the sun will shine directly over the equator, lighting the Earth from pole to pole.
The Carver County Library thanks the community for their great support of the “A Universe of Stories” youth summer reading program. Over 1,000 children and teens wrote 16,452 reviews to earn exciting incentives such as tickets to the State Fair, Minnesota Twins, Sea Life, and Crayola Experience.
When development occurs, it changes the way water moves across the land. More roads, driveways and rooftops increase the amount of hard surfaces. More hard surfaces mean fewer areas for rain to soak into the ground, and more runoff.
There are many things we want to pass on to our loved ones, illness is not one of them.
Bring your family to Life Time Fitness in Chanhassen from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 24 for a special Storywalk through the book “Silly Sally,” stopping to read the book pages on large posters in an event sponsored by the Friends of the Victoria Library.
Sweden was a wonderful place to be this summer. It was filled with sun, warmth, beautiful sites, and music festivals.
The Reading List Council recently announced the 2019 selections of the Reading List, an annual best-of list comprised of eight different fiction genres for adult readers.
Sometimes common ground is hard to recognize in politics. That makes acknowledging it all the more important.
Some years ago, I was leaving a restaurant when a woman reached out and took hold of my hand.
Five words from the oft-quoted challenge to the nation by President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address is the title of this column. These words inspired me to pose a question for all who drive on our Minnesota roads. More about that quote and my question a bit later.
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or any dementia, literature and community resources are available from a hands-on caretaker at the ACT on Alzheimer’s Desk at Chanhassen Library beginning 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Each spring I lead a bunch of wildlife photo tours. Dozens of photographers from around the world spend anywhere from a few hours up to a week with me pursuing a number of natural subjects. One of the favorite subjects are American black bears (Ursus americanus).
Woodcarvers are remarkable folks. I know because we have a group which gathers at our Senior Center every Wednesday morning to carve wood of all types, shapes and sizes.
The sudden, unexplained departures of the top four officials at the Department of Human Services (DHS) in the past week — and then two of them “rescinding” their resignations — is deeply worrying, and revealing of disorder at our largest state agency.
Hailed as one of the best magic shows in Minnesota, the hilarious Brodini will entertain and amaze at the Carver County Library as part of the “Universe of Stories” youth summer program.
Racial tension is popping up in unexpected places. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
August nights make for some of the best star watching all year. At nightfall the Milky Way plunges down from the bright Summer Triangle, through stars of Sagittarius and Scorpius shining close to the southern horizon.
Healthcare is a central piece in the puzzling journey of a happy and healthy life. We all require quality medical care for everything from stitches to chronic disease, and each life stage brings new issues that require unique forms of care.
It’s magic time at the Carver County Library as part of the “Universe of Stories” youth summer program.
Physical abuse, mental abuse and drug abuse. That’s how Maria grew up. She was bullied in school. She had a learning disability. She didn’t wear the same clothes as the other kids. She felt alone and isolated, like there was no place to go. And it’s why in 7th grade she tried to end her own …
If it’s summer, that means Bill the Juggler will bring his high-energy juggling show to the Carver County Library.
Is your pond or lake covered in green? Naturally, most people assume green on a lake or pond is algae, but often the green on top of your water is duckweed.
As many of you have heard by now, the Minnesota Legislature has established a new hands-free phone use law for motorists. The law becomes active, and enforceable, on Aug. 1. With only a few weeks before then, it’s important for all motorists to become familiar with the changes.
Join us this week as the Bakken Museum presents “Small Stuff, Big Deal.”
I have a whole new definition for "streaming TV."
I wanted to share my perspective about Bethesda Cornerstone Village as the Victoria City Council prepares to discuss the project at its July 8 meeting.
One of the best experiences I had while campaigning for Chanhassen City Council in 2018 was meeting countless people and hearing their unique stories.
Now that summer is in full swing you may be preparing to make property improvements.
The “Universe of Stories” youth summer program rocks and rolls on with the kid-friendly music of The Bazillions, performing at Carver County Library.
In July the moon runs through an entire lunar cycle, from the new moon on the 2nd to the new moon on the 31st.
June may be National Homeownership Month, but Carver County CDA Housing Counselors work to support and expand homeownership opportunities for our residents year-round.
Most all of our Chanhassen residents reading this article realize we are under siege by a group of young home invaders and thieves.
A recent letter by Sen. Scott Jensen made assertions that were broadly accusatory, but short on facts (“Nothing to do with GOP Facebook” June 20). At issue is the Carver County GOP Facebook (CCGOPFB) page and its alleged “misleading news” and “offensive content.”
A recent letter by Sen. Scott Jensen made assertions that were broadly accusatory but short on facts ("Nothing to do with GOP Facebook" June 20). At issue is the Carver County GOP Facebook (CCGOPFB) page and its alleged "misleading news" and "offensive content."
Artist Hassan Qarei displays his art at the Chanhassen Library in July and August.
On June 22, 1944, the “GI Bill of Rights” was created.
Following a one-day special session last month, Gov. Tim Walz recently signed into law Minnesota’s new, two-year state budget.
Ashlyn Baker hopped into the car two years ago, on her way to a White Castle USA Luge Slider Search event in Minneapolis.
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Should the city provide some type of subsidy to enable use of Old Village Hall as the city's history center?
The Chanhassen Historical Society (CHS) has approached the city about using the Old Village Hall as the city's history museum and archive. Currently, the CHS has no home; some of the collection is at City Hall with the majority stored with CHS members. The CHS is a nonprofit and cannot afford to both lease and cover utilities for the historic building, but is willing to contribute to a portion of the utilities cost.
