The Chaska Human Rights Commission sends their deepest condolences to the victims and their families of the mass shootings in the United States this year.
Providing a great education for our children is something every parent strives for. I know; we raised four wonderful children who all went to the Eastern Carver County Schools.
There was outstanding support for the annual VFW “Buddy Poppy Weekend," and our community was very generous.
We would like to express our gratitude and thankfulness to the Christmas in May committee, the city of Chaska, Lyman Lumber, Chaska and Southwest Christian High School students, and all the volunteers and skilled workers who so graciously came out and gave of their time and skills to help us…
As a third generation resident of the Lake Minnewashta area, I am writing to express my growing concern about the various negative impacts the zebra mussels have on our ecosystem, our economy, and our enjoyment of the lakes.
As the daughter of a Vietnam-era veteran, I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses and friends of those who served.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota or Moscow? The March 14 Victoria City Council informational meeting was more akin to what we would expect from Russia, not America.
In July of 2018, a Chanhassen mother called the police for help with her mentally ill, 16-year-old son, who was off his medications and presenting a danger to himself and others. A short while later, her son lay dead, shirtless, and shoeless, of multiple gunshot wounds.
When the Supreme Court of Minnesota released the new district lines for the Minnesota House and Senate, I was happy to see they kept all of Chanhassen together in the new House District 48B. While the district has been trending from red to purple, nearly all pollsters agree 2022 will be a gr…
"Are you listening with both ears" is a question I would often ask my young children when I wanted to make sure they were intently listening to me. Our State Senator, Julia Coleman, is also a mother and should be familiar with this concept. But, based on her first — and only — town hall on J…
One joy of reading and participating in the Chaska Herald opinion pages for 45 years is exposure to a wide range of views. The arguments used to be more civil and fact-based though. People cared more about how candidates would affect the economy.
The Freedom to Vote Act sets national standards for us to safely and freely cast our ballots, ensure every vote is counted, and elect people who will deliver for us.
Jan. 6 marked one year since the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop the certification of the presidential election.
We must demand accountability for the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021 when our U.S. Capitol was overrun by MAGA militants. The day that the certification of the free and fair election of 2020 was to happen. Together we all watched in horror as America was attacked, our Capitol defiled, our lawm…
On Nov. 2, an ailment brought my wife, Kathy, to the hospital, where the magnificent staff saved her life.
In an Aug. 7, 2021 Facebook post, Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen called Critical Race Theory (CRT) "toxic.” However, when a group of parents from District 112 attended school board meetings in the summer of 2019 to beg the board to stop the anti-American CRT curriculum pe…
Belated but heartfelt thanks to all of the first responders whose prompt, professional and kind care gave my husband John two more weeks to be with his family beginning on Nov. 30.
A person living in California whom I know quite well recently suggested to me that, given all the tumult of the past two years, we should consider starting all over in America. Just toss the U.S. Constitution and our freedoms along with it. (Ever heard of the 'Great Reset' John Kerry advocates?)
The guest commentary by Dr. Richard Scott in the Dec 23 Villager was disappointing because all it did was raise alarms. ("We face another variant battle: Omicron," Dec. 23.)
On Dec. 4, the American Legion Auxiliary Chaska Unit 57 participated in the Hometown Holiday event held the first Saturday in December in historic downtown Chaska.
On a warm-for-December evening (44 degrees in the early evening), a group of guys wearing assorted baseball uniforms came to Sunset Park in Chaska on short notice — to play under the lights one more time before winter arrived.
A month after Republican Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor's race, there has been nary a peep about "voter fraud" or "election fraud" in that state. It's like playing poker with your opponent's cards lying flat on the table — they've shown their hand.
The current energy policy of the Joe Biden administration with regard to fossil fuel and climate change has eclipsed any semblance of logic and reality.
When I learned that the Eastern Carver County School District’s Attendance Area Task Force included in their recommendation a proposal that would move my son to another school, it was like the district had punched me in the gut. Pain, shock, and the force of the blow left me gasping. It has …
I have never written a letter to the editor but since Eastern Carver County School's referendum passed on Nov. 2, I want to “applaud” our community for “speaking loudly” for our students.
Rarely does a governor’s race hold so much significance as the election of Glenn Youngkin in the commonwealth of Virginia. Reclaiming that spot after a 12-year dry spell is stunning, as President Joe Biden carried Virginia by 10% in 2020. Other national races held similar impact as the voter…
On this Veterans Day, we as an organization, Chaska American Legion Post 57, would like to thank all veterans for serving and for your continuing service to our community.
The members of American Legion Auxiliary Chaska Unit 57 would like to express our sincere appreciation for the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
This submission is in response to your article of Oct. 21, "Man charged after school board incident."
This letter is in response to last week’s paid letter “Has district earned your trust?”
One million people in the U.S. live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s.
We all work so hard every day to provide for our families and create a brighter future for our children. As a member of the District 112 School Board and someone who works in finance, I hope you’ll consider some perspective and data on our financial circumstances to realize just how critical…
