Happy Memorial Day and welcome to summer in Minnesota!
“Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme for the 2022 Summer Reading Program at Carver County Library.
How are you? This is a common question that people often ask each other. The answer that often comes back is, ‘Fine, thank you.’
I would just like to post a thank you to the city of Chaska crews that cleaned up my street after my tree fell into the street May 12.
At age 13 I migrated from Taiwan to California. I was transplanted into a new world in California where I would experience a new environment, a new culture, and learn to speak a new language.
It is music in May with the Roe Family Singers at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand in Victoria at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21.
Not everything in nature appears the way you see it! I’ve said it over and over again in various ways. We see the natural world through the lens of a human and all of the things that go into being a human.
We wonder, what special days do you celebrate?
Chaska Rotary is a service organization consistently looking for opportunities to address community needs. To that end, Rotarians are committed to service efforts that positively impact our neighbors.
The Chaska High School Robotics team would like to thank the community for their support and donations during our season: from purchasing a coupon card; to attending a fundraising event; and donating to our GoFundMe site.
As a native Minnesotan, I’ve learned that the state tax base is substantial when you combine what is paid by individuals and businesses alike.
Mitchell James Ottinger, 25, a former substitute teacher in the Eastern Carver County school district was recently sentenced to 40 years in prison — followed by 25 years of supervised release — for sextortion. Ottinger had engaged in this scheme for 10 years — doing the math, nearly a third …
The Carver County Library and CareerForce Chaska are partnering to serve you better.
My name is Sienna White and I am a junior at Chaska High School. I am the organizer of 112% Kindness, a student-led high school community service group.
Are you a compliant egg or a defiant egg? You probably are wondering, what is this all about? What got us thinking about this subject recently is that we were peeling shells off of hard boiled eggs. Have you ever noticed that with some eggs the shells peel off quite easily (the compliant egg…
Last week's paper contained an interesting juxtaposition of articles on healthy Carver County, (excellent outcomes, longer life expectancy, etc.) and Minnesota weather.
This is to the person who stole my power tools, ladder, dolly, snow brushes and bungee cords from my garage. I want to tell you who you stole them from.
Chaska Rotarians are committed to speaking the truth, and acting in ways that are beneficial to all concerned. That’s what Rotarians mean by “service above self.”
Lunar eclipses are special occasions when light and shadow collaborate to provide a display that is both memorable and unique.
Club Books returns with a virtual visit from author Tia Williams on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. For more than two decades, Williams served as beauty editor for iconic magazines including Elle, Glamour, and Essence.
Did you know that you, yes you, have the distinguished title of CEO, chief executive officer?
My father has been a resident in local assisted living for about one year. Our experience has been great — the location is convenient for family and friends to visit and near many of my dad’s favorite places. Most importantly, the compassionate staff do a wonderful job of helping my father f…
Back in middle school, my parents often told me that I should reach for more mature and educational books. I was infatuated with young adult fiction at the time, particularly fantasy, and regularly whipped through two or three books a week.
Celebrate Music in May with Carver County Library. Traveled Ground offers a unique combination of folk, blues, roots rock, and Americana styles on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Waconia City Square Park.
Are you a conformist controlled by groupthink? What got us thinking about this is how social influence can impact our decision-making. Conformity and groupthink are aligning one’s attitudes and behaviors with others, even if you may not agree with their philosophies.
All month, we at Carver County have celebrated National County Government Month by honoring our employees, celebrating our innovations throughout the pandemic, and recognizing our partnerships that make our communities stronger.
As of this year, more than one million Minnesotans are 65 or older. Our elders have contributed greatly to the success of our state and country, and I believe we should honor and protect them during their final years.
The Friends of the Chanhassen Library’s book sale returns beginning Thursday, April 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit and find great prices on used books, CDs, and DVDs.
Looking up into the dark Wyoming night sky, all the stars in the Milky Way were shining so brightly it looked like white paint had been splashed across the sky from horizon to horizon.
Today we’re covering a very important topic that we’ve been meaning to write about for some time, but we keep putting it off. At times, it can affect all of us. The topic is — procrastination.
Join us for the official kickoff of the 2022 Chaska Seed Library on Saturday, April 30 anytime between 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
I continue to value the opportunity to write a column about joy and compassion.
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput, 66, died recently after receiving a stomach cancer diagnosis less than two weeks before his death.
Two years ago, I wrote a letter to the editor pointing out that women receive less Social Security money in retirement because they earn thousands less than men over their careers.
Opportunities to see four or more naked-eye planets confined in a small piece of the night sky are rare events. The last chance we had to see four planets in a compact bunch happened six years ago. The next opportunity to see such array of planets is literally on the horizon.
What if someone says something to you that doesn’t seem quite right?
Within the past year, Apple began to sell AirTags, which are roughly the size of a large coin and designed to track other objects using its network of iPhones.
After reading Reid Anderson's letter to the editor ("Doesn't illustrate moderate view," March 31), I have a few things to say to Greg Boe: Kudos! Hats off! Thank you!
April is national Volunteer Appreciation Month and we appreciate all the volunteers out there that make our communities stronger, safer and healthier for everyone.
It is National Library Week! This means it is time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and observed in libraries across t…
It seems like there are as many different strategies employed for a bird’s survival as there are species of bird.
I am fascinated by the diversity of mother nature. And this was abundantly clear to me the other day while I sat in a tiny chair blind, in the dark, waiting for the sun to come up and for a ruffed grouse to enter the habitat that lay before me.
Recently we were sitting around playing some Elvis tunes. We’d been thinking about how complicated the world is with everything that’s going on. It’s easy to get discouraged if you listen to the news.
Celebrate Arts in April with Carver County Library and join us to learn a new skill or polish one you already have. From classes with Parcel Arts to upcycling cards and crafts, we have something for everyone.
A letter in the March 17 paper characterized Councilwoman Rehm as a “radical leftist" ("Look forward to electing more Republicans"). The implication of the letter is that Greg Boe is a moderate in comparison to Councilwoman Rehm.
The members of the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition would like to extend our gratitude to our U.S. senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith for their work in securing funding for U.S. Highway 212 and Trunk Highway 5 in Carver County as part of the Omnibus FY2022 Appropriations bill.
Mary Leizinger recently wrote comments that need to be challenged and clarified. (“Costs may be deployed elsewhere,” March 17).
The Chaska Human Rights Commission stands with the Ukrainian people and their right to fully actualized and protected human rights, sovereignty, peace, safety, and their democratically elected government.
Anything rotten in your life and causing a stink?
The city of Carver has a great system of parks and trails. We’re fortunate to have some unique natural features and lots of outdoor space to explore and enjoy in our community.
