In last week's column ("Brought together by a love of baseball"), I failed to mention a few important thank you’s related to the Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament.
When I was a student at Chaska Middle School (back when there was just the one), our district held a very important referendum.
This is in response to Dave TenEyck letter to the editor ("Why not build tunnel under Hwy 41," Sept. 2).
When you published your article on,"Rollercoaster for child care," (Sept. 2) you dropped the ball. You should have included the effects on Carver County licensed in- home child care providers.
Service to your children is my life’s work. From the moment I began student teaching at Chaska High School in 1990, to current preparations readying to teach freshman English, my work is to serve your children.
We are writing to express our support for Eastern Carver County Schools’ 2021 operating referendum.
All hail the queen, she has arrived! A rare sighting has been made in Chanhassen.
So much road construction going on everywhere and I am wondering if there couldn't be a better schedule in getting it done. I understand it is Minnesota but it just seems like poor planning.
The spinner whirled and “Candy” was what it stopped on. But wait, almost all the slots were labeled “Candy”! The wheel was rigged, just like our political system is rigged to allow the big money spenders to influence our candidates and elected officials.
In the last few years, I've noticed that many adults and particularly elementary through high school age children do not follow bike and pedestrian safety protocols. Specifically, riding their bikes against oncoming traffic (left-hand side of the road), instead of riding with the flow of tra…
There are few things that pull communities together and instill a sense of pride and belonging like public schools.
It’s called “America last.” President Joe Biden and his handlers from the former Barack Obama administration are out to drastically change and weaken America, in preparation for their post-America global government. There — I said it. What other conclusion can we come to?
The situation with respect to American law enforcements’ effectiveness has hit an unprecedented low. The near-term does not look promising, as violent crime in major cities has hit double digit increases. But that is not the fault of the “rank and file.”
I appreciated Leo Parvis's article on critical race theory in last week's Chaska Herald ("Don't panic about critical race theory," July 29).
Thanks to so many outstanding persons who helped to rescue my cat, BJ, after she got out of her crate in the Petco parking lot around noon on Sunday, July 18.
With support of city leaders and a group of dedicated community members, Chaska became a Yellow Ribbon City almost 10 years ago. The mission statement “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is united to bring service members all the way home” is a powerful statement that we take seriously.
As co-presidents of Friends of the Chaska Library, we are writing this letter to thank the community for attending our summer book sale.
If you have a Minnesota driver's license, here is a heads up for a new requirement. The name on your license must be identical to the name on your Social Security card.
Undaunted by national scrutiny over critical race theory (CRT), the National Education Association (NEA) has countered with a strong rebuke.
The Bountiful Basket Food Shelf, serving the communities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria, thanks the Carver Lions Club for their $10,000 donation.
Editor’s note: The author submitted the following letter on behalf of Wassermann neighbors in response to: “Victoria neighborhood protests level 3 sex offender.”
I have, for the last six or seven years, purchased $20 worth of school supplies from Target on its first school supplies sale to donate to Jonathan Elementary School.
Oct. 22, 1989 was a date that rocked my generation of parents. Jacob Wetterling, an 11-year-old boy from St. Joseph, Minnesota, was kidnapped while riding bikes with his brother and friends. Having school-age children at that time, this tragic event put a new level of caution in my parenting.
One of my many hobbies is to sit on my deck and look at the circumpolar stars.
I recently read a letter detailing how cities like Victoria were built on Christian principles, and while this is undoubtedly true, our church and state should remain separate.
The deadline for democracy is upon us! The U.S. Senate is now back in D.C. after a short recess and now is the time to end the filibuster and pass the For the People Act (S1)!
‘Referendum enthusiastically supported with 70%+ of vote.' This year or in the future, is that headline possible?
As a Vietnam veteran, I believe that those of us who served, and the thousands of my fellow men and women who died, did not risk their lives so that only some of the citizens of this country can vote.
When it comes to home, local leaders have been stepping up. But there isn’t enough investment from the state back into our communities — and that’s a problem in the long run.
The 2021 legislative session may have needed to go into overtime, but the wait has been worth it for those who rely on U.S. Highway 212 in Carver County and beyond.
In response to Joe Polunc's June 24 letter in opposition to the teaching of critical race theory.
Regarding the idea of critical race theory recently espoused in the letters section, I want to ask if Mr. Polunc is really interested in the kind of critical thinking that all schools should be teaching the future citizens of this democracy. His unquestioned assumption about “American except…
In recent months it is very apparent that the issue of “critical race theory” (CRT) has caught the attention of parents across the nation. There is no shortage of clips showing parents taking school boards to task. Future elections will certainly change school boards focus and agenda.
I enjoyed your article on the National Wildlife Refuges in the metro area ("5 things to know about the wildlife refuge," June 10).
There are only three states that have larger legislatures than Minnesota, but despite its size, or maybe because of its size, our legislature has again failed to complete their work and will again go into special session.
My recent letter to the editor ("We should be engaged in conversation," May 27) was inaccurate and I’d like to apologize for the confusion the letter caused.
Recently, we saw two local varsity baseball teams celebrate their seniors.
Tracy Leggett and the far left are now urging voters to urge U.S. senators to vote for passage of “For the People” legislation in Congress (“Time is now to speak up,” May 27).
Chaska VFW Post 1791 and Auxiliary would like to thank Cub Foods in Chanhassen; Cooper’s Foods and Chaser’s in Chaska; and Fleet Farm in Carver for letting us promote our veterans cause at their businesses. With their support, and with everyone’s generosity, we had an outstanding year.
Rep. Greg Boe (R-Chanhassen) voted “No” on clean energy policy in the Energy Committee and on the floor of the House.
In the eight years I have lived in Victoria, the town on the edge of farmland and filled with lakes has changed dramatically. “The Untethered Society” spoken about in the April Gazette wants to set down roots here. I am glad the city is vigilant in planning for its growing neighborhoods.
We the people know that in order for our country to be a strong inclusive nation and beacon of light to the world, it must include everyone.
Rep. Greg Boe (R-Chanhassen), how can you claim to represent all the constituents of District 47B when you won’t hold any public forums?
My comments come in regard to two recently published articles: “Family of ex-marine acquitted of murder speaks out on mental illness” and “County, state gear up for better suicide prevention crisis line.”
Another round of budget cuts in Eastern Carver County Schools this spring means larger class sizes and fewer course choices for students in 2021-22.
Many will tune out of Minnesota politics now that the regular legislative session is over. However, now more than ever is the time to call on our elected leaders to take action against tyranny.
I want to let the Carver County Sheriff’s Office know how grateful I am to you that one of your deputies was there with my friend immediately after her horrific car accident.
Editor's note: The author sent this letter to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, and asked that it be published in the newspaper.
May is Poppy Month — wear a poppy to show support of our veterans and military personnel!
There is something inherently wrong when a judge is allowed to create state law, bypass legislative oversight and dictate to a business sector what they should carry as inventory.
