November 2025
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The Holidays Signal College Application Deadlines
College application season peaks between November and February, with seniors navigating early action, early decision, and regular decision timelines. Each option offers trade-offs in flexibility, competition, and notification dates, shaping… read more >>
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Book Nook: Jon Hickey’s “Big Chief”
A review of a book by a new author, from Minnesota, Jon Hickey. His book is called “Big Chief” and is set in the Fictional Passage Rouge Nation in Wisconsin.… read more >>
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Is There A White Elephant Hiding In Your Home?
Is there a white elephant hiding in your house? Decluttering can reveal swap-worthy items perfect for bringing joy to others and spark new traditions. read more >>
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Spreading Love One Shoebox Gift at a Time
Operation Christmas Child volunteers and donors across the southwest Twin Cities gathered thousands of shoebox gifts that are now on their way to kids around the world. read more >>
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Chan, Chaska Girls Basketball Teams Open 2025-2026 Season
Chanhassen and Chaska girls’ basketball teams kicked off their seasons at the Breakdown Tip Off tournament this weekend. Chanhassen beat Delano, and though Chaska fell to Lakeville North, there was… read more >>
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Giant Christmas Tree Now Shining Brightly in Chaska
The lighting of Chaska’s 50-foot-tall Christmas Tree in Fireman’s Park on Sunday, Nov. 23, officially kicked off the holiday season for local families and individuals. read more >>
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StormHawks Girls Hockey Earn First Win of the Season
The StormHawks girls’ hockey team earned their first win of the season with a strong 4–1 victory over Shakopee, powered by early scoring, tight defense, and a standout performance from… read more >>
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Chaska Lions Organization Highlighted in New CCLN Podcast
We are joined by Brian Dahlke and Kevin Westerhaus of the Chaska Lions as we learn more about the civic organization and their support for the community through various initiatives… read more >>
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Stapleton Honored By Chaska Rotary Club
On November 20, the Chaska Rotary Club presented its 2024 George C. Klein Memorial Award to Mary Stapleton. Speakers at the event highlighted her decades of community involvement, volunteerism and… read more >>
















