Carver County Public Health is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations at the Cologne Community Center from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available to eligible individuals over the age of six months. As of April, individuals 65 and older have been approved to…
In a May 11 letter to the editor, “Our addiction to fossil fuels,” the author wrote about a friend’s alcoholism being like people using fossil fuels and terming that as an “addiction.” Most people would call that analogy a stretch that falls short. However, the writer also used “dependency,”…
The communities of Chaska, Chanhassen and Carver came through again for our veterans. Last weekend, the Walter Hecklin VFW Post 1791 had its annual Buddy Poppy Promotion. And the people of the communities supported us with great generosity.
The 15th Annual Chaska Bash fundraiser was held on Friday, May 12, at the Chaska Event Center. The Chaska Bash is the Chaska High School’s sole fundraiser supporting academics, activities, arts and athletics. This year’s event proved to be a very special celebration not because of what was p…
The Chanhassen and Chaska High School graduation ceremonies will both take place at Grace Church in Eden Prairie on Friday, June 9. Chanhassen’s ceremony will begin at 4 p.m., and Chaska’s is set to begin at 7 p.m. Both ceremonies will be live-streamed via Vimeo for those unable to attend, a…
The answer to last week’s quiz was the statue at Firemen’s Park at 3210 Chaska Blvd.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? Send your guess to agrigus@swpub.com.
The Arts Consortium of Carver County is sponsoring The New Song Collective at 7 p.m. on June 8 at Parley Lake Winery in Waconia.
The Chaska Valley Family Theatre’s production of “Matilda the Musical,” directed and choreographed by Kirstin Nelson, is set to open at Chaska High School on June 23 and play through July 2.
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
June 1, 1922: Moonshine – the cause – the cure – will be discussed by Horace G. Whitmore, Chairman of Minnesota Sanity League at the City Park, Chaska, on Saturday evening June 2 nd at eight o’clock. The meeting will be under the auspices of the Minnesota Sanity League, the organization maki…
A season ago, Holy Family finished last in the Wright County East Conference with a 9-1 record, but head coach Bryan DeLorenzo was optimistic about the team competing for the 2023 conference title.
With the section 2 tournament starting May 30, here’s a look at how the area lacrosse teams are shaping up heading into the postseason.
Just an observation: if the opinions expressed concerning the May 11 letter to the editor, “Our addiction to fossil fuels,” is indicative of the current state of critical thinking that is taught in our educational systems, then the world is truly in trouble.
The answer to last week’s quiz was Atlantic Grain & Trade at 1472 White Oak Drive.
The Chaska Rotary Club’s motto this month is “Rotary Leads the Way in May.” I find the month of May to be special for many reasons, among them is that May officially recognizes National Children’s Mental Health Awareness and Childcare Provider Day.
Southwest Christian High School will bid farewell to 103 graduating seniors at its commencement ceremony, which will be held from 7–9 p.m. May 26 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
The Chaska American Legion Family Post 57 will be holding a special service on Memorial Day, May 29, at Veteran’s Park.
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
A month ago the Herald ran an article about the Community Foundation for Carver County and the recently formed Chaska Community Fund.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? Send your guess to agrigus@swpub.com.
May 25, 1893: Chaska is famed for her noted cream colored brick, beautiful girls, splendid park, and being home of the Valley Herald – local notices only 10 cents a line.
The softball regular season has come to a close, and four area teams are aiming to make some postseason magic. Here’s a look at how Chaska, Chanhassen, Holy Family and Southwest Christian stack up heading into the final weeks of the season.
It was déjà vu for the Chaska girls and Chanhassen boys at Braemar Golf Course May 22.
Heading into the Metro West Conference championship meet May 17, Chanhassen girls head coach Jessica Matheson, other coaches on staff and athletes knew winning the girls conference title was a possibility.
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the field, track, court or course. Here are some of the highlights from May 15 to May 20.
The answer to last week’s quiz was Relaxation Dentistry at 1464 White Oak Drive.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation naming May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and established National Police Week during the week of May 15. This week offers an opportunity to remember peace officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. In the decades since its …
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
Spring has finally sprung in Carver and now is as good a time as any to share a few updates about what is going on in our community.
The Thomas A. Costello Legacy Foundation is hosting its second annual golf tournament on Monday, June 19, at the Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington.
May is Poppy Month. Wear a poppy to show support for our fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans during our National Poppy Day distribution event taking place Thursday, May 25, through Saturday, May 27. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Chaska Unit 57, A…
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? Send your guess to agrigus@swpub.com.
May 18, 1899: The Popular Excursion to Minneapolis and St. Paul Sunday May 28th is too good to miss. Sightseeing, League BaseBall games, theatres and other attractions, afford entertainment suited to all. Special fast trains, and think of it! Tickets only $.60 for the round trip. Enquire of …
Southwest Christian High School has announced the hiring of David Flom, the former Eden Prairie High School coach who served a suspension last season during a probe into comments he made to his team, as its next head boys basketball coach.
The Southwest Christian golf teams are in full swing, with the section 2AA tournament approaching at the end of the month. Here is a look at where both the girls and boys teams are at heading into the final weeks of the season.
Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the field, track, court or course. Here are some of the highlights from May 8-13.
Southwest Transit will have a new leader starting June 1 after Erik Hansen was recently named its new chief executive officer.
Dr. Lori Aleknavicius, a local clinical psychologist, is hosting a mental health open forum at the Chaska Community Center from 7-8 p.m. on May 18.
After a push in recent years to become a sanctioned varsity sport by the Minnesota State High School League, people involved in the sport of boys volleyball in Minnesota achieved that goal.
With championship season approaching, the Chanhassen boys golf team hopes to build on the success it found at the end of last season.
The answer to last week’s quiz was the car wash at the Holiday Stationstores at 1465 White Oak Dr.
As the end of the legislative session is swiftly approaching, committees formed with House and Senate members will work together to produce a single, joint bill for a number of issues. Three of those issues are addressed below.
Addiction seems to permeate our culture. It comes in many forms and varieties — some are very personal, and some are more societal.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? Send your guess to agrigus@swpub.com.
Chaska Police Department officers responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.
The Community Foundation for Carver County is seeking nominations for the inaugural Award in Philanthropy to be presented at the organization’s gala in September.
Chaska-based nonprofit Bountiful Basket Food Shelf is now SuperShelf certified and invites the public to attend the SuperShelf Open House Celebration on May 21 from 1–3 p.m.
May 11, 1893: Insomnia is fearfully on the increase. The rush and excitement of modern life so tax the nervous system that multitudes of people are deprived of good and sufficient sleep, with ruinous consequences to the nerves. Remember, Ayers Sarsaparilla makes the weak strong. Sold at City…
“Mirrors and Windows,” a book fair event promoting stories by authors of color and independent, minority owned book sellers, will be held at Family of Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.