As mayor of Victoria, I questioned the meaning of the word "equity" we see permeating government after attending GARE (Government Alliance on Race and Equity) training put on by the League of Minnesota Cities (summer 2019). I, along with other community leaders and staff, attended this train…
My name is Dan Kessler and I am running for the Minnesota House of Representatives for Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria. I want to invite everyone to our official campaign kickoff on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Chaska Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Regarding Dr. Muhammad Khalifa’s comments on "Islamophobia and Christian Privilege."
Our founding document, the Declaration of Independence, has beautiful words in it. “All men are created equal” and “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
On Sunday, Dec. 22, my neighbor’s townhome caught on fire. She lost everything in that fire and my heart breaks for her.
Concerned Parents of District 112 reviewed the 2018-19 district budget.
Dontá Hughes complains of a “mess” created by the ‘vote no’ crowd who spoke against the Eastern Carver County School Board referendum in November, and that we’re gloating over the defeat of the referendum and have now gone our separate ways. (“Have allowed house to become a mess,” Dec. 26.)
I want to take this occasion to recognize and thank retiring Police Chief Scott Knight for all the wonderful leadership and service he has provided in and for our community of Chaska.
I read the “Ruff Patch: Humane Society bouncing back after communication, leadership bumps,” by Amy Felegy (Dec. 5). I would like to share my experience.
Thank you Chanhassen Villager for the “Merry Christmas” front page of your Dec. 19 edition that included a beautiful local picture from our Arboretum and the Luke 2 Christmas message from the King James Bible.
In response to Cindy Pugh’s letter to the editor “As taxpayers, you deserve better” on Nov. 28, I would like to clarify an inaccurate statement made by Ms. Pugh. She wrote I stated at the Victoria City Council meeting (Oct. 14) “the district is in debt for at least two years due to overspend…
We continue to hear from politicians on the national stage that we need medicare for all, or some other big government program to fix our healthcare system. More government intervention into our healthcare system is absolutely the wrong approach for our state and for our country.
I’ve been wanting to write about this since just before the election, but I didn’t want to taint this great Hawks football season. I had to wait for this to play out to its happy result.
Just another case of nefarious activity within the system. These local people are being railroaded and sweet-talked into thinking all will be well with the new gravel pit expansion. ("Board delays vote on proposed gravel mining expansion," Dec. 5.)
I was surprised to read that Carver County made the decision to charge someone in connection with an overdose death according to a Nov. 28 article "Chaska man charged with third-degree murder."
Last week’s social gathering, catered and facilitated by Marnita’s Table at the Chaska Event Center was joyful!
In response to "As taxpayers, you deserve better" (Nov. 28), there seems to be some confusion concerning how dollars spent on equity programs impact academics.
Thank you for the article ("Seeking shelter") in the Nov. 28 Herald opening our eyes to homelessness in our community.
Editor's note: The author submitted this letter on behalf of Parents for District 112.
In response to Cindy Pugh's letter last week ("People who care about children"):
Wow! "No, no, no" campaign, congrats for mobilizing. So what’s next?
I was hoping the school referendum would pass, but it didn't.
In regards to the Nov. 7 letter “No Room For Censorship”: Can I assume the writer is a regular reader of the New York Times and Pravda?
Homelessness exists in Carver County. You may not see it, but it exists.
The garbage masquerading as an anti-referendum ad in your Oct. 24 edition is shameful.
We went to Washington, D.C. Oct. 19-21 as representatives of American Promise-West Metro to attend the National Citizens Leadership Conference and to meet with our senators and representatives, asking for their support to getting big money out of politics.
Thank you to all the great donors who donated blood on Oct. 21. We had a total of 92 units of blood.
Yes, we should have a bigger bus garage and Health and Human Services needs more space and Chaska needs a bigger library ("Space for buses," Oct. 24).
I am writing in response to the ad published in the Herald on Oct. 24 from the Parents for D112.First, let me clarify that this group in no way represents most actual parents in District 112. It is led by people who do not live in this community and as an actual parent of two children who at…
In the recently published letter written by DeeDee Kahring, director of Finance and Operations titled "Why the difference with referendum totals?" Ms. Kahring outlines two ways the referendum can be calculated, blames the editor for revealing the higher cost, cites compliance with ballot lan…
In the most recent edition of the Chaska Herald, an advertisement was placed that should have not have been printed within the newspaper. The advertisement was paid for by the Parents of D112, a group that has caused quite a stir within the community as of late. The advertisement stirs up fe…
While I am an ardent supporter of free speech and freedom of the press, I do question the value of printing an ad that does not inform but does serve to divide people and spread irrational fear.
I was disgusted to see the inflammatory and misleading ad placed by parentsford112.com in last week's paper. Shame on them for insinuating that District 112’s equity work is a cover for Islamic indoctrination in an attempt to drum up fear and drive a "no" vote.
I was surprised and dismayed that the Herald published propaganda in its pages (see advertisement paid for by Vince Beaudette, Oct. 24 issue).
Recently “Parents for D112” paid for an advertisement encouraging people to vote “no” on Eastern Carver County Schools’ referendum.
In response to Vince Beaudette’s paid ad in last week’s paper, I’m asking all voters in the ECCS community to avoid distractions from and misrepresentations of the work being done today and in the future to serve students.
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this piece in response to the ad placed in the Oct. 24 edition of the Chaska Herald on page 10.
I was disappointed to see the advertisement from the group “Parents for D112” in last week’s paper.
As a Jewish American, I am appalled by the ad that the paper allowed to be published.
I am writing in response to a misleading ad placed in the Oct. 24 newspaper by a group with the name of “Parents for D112.”
City of Chanhassen Parks & Recreation hosted its 35th annual Halloween Party on Oct. 26 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
When we look at our property tax statement, nearly 50% goes to the school district. If the proposal passes, it will be over 50%.
When decision makers look at what are the key components of a healthy community and work to understand the cornerstones on which you can build the healthiest of communities, a strong education system is the place to start.
The Nov. 5 referendum will ask residents of Eastern Carver County Schools to vote on funding to address budget gaps and growing enrollment in the district. There will be three questions on the Nov. 5 ballot:
The catch-phrase of the year seems to be “Be authentic.” That appears to be a good thing, but I’m finding out it has a dark side.
From the bottom of our heart, we thank you for all your generous outpouring of donations, prayers, support and love at Ken Frey's benefit on Sept. 28.
A recent letter to the editor suggested that Eastern Carver County Schools is not facing growing enrollment or capacity issues, and that’s just not correct. ("Vote 'no' on referendum," Sept. 19.)
As a new mother of twins I learned the difference between equality and equity early. One baby seemed content to lie peacefully, soaking in her surroundings. The other needed either stimulation or soothing. I worried I spent more time and attention on one and not enough on the other; that I w…
The Chaska downtown business community would not normally have strong opinions on school referendums beyond wanting to maintain a healthy and attractive school system that draws new households to the area.
