2025 was the first full year for Carver County Local News.
This year, our volunteer writers, editors, web team, and board members have published 587 articles covering local news, sports, arts, and culture written by 27 volunteers.
As a volunteer-powered organization, CCLN provides independent local news without paywalls or subscription fees because an informed community is a strong community.
To help us cover even more of what is important to you in 2026, please consider a donation that will help cover technology costs and go toward hiring a reporter for more consistent coverage. Donations made before Jan. 1, 2026 will be matched, doubling your impact.
Now, have a look back at the most impactful moments from 2025:
Most Read Article
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No Kings Day Rally in Chaska Set for June 14
On June 14, residents of Western Twin Cities suburbs will protest along Highway 41 against the Trump administration’s policies, coinciding with a military parade in Washington, D.C., aiming to show dissatisfaction to Rep. Emmer. read more >>
Most Read Sports Article
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Friday Night Frights: Storm and Hawks Collide for a Trip to State
Sorry, kids. This Halloween, the community’s focus will be on the Section 2AAAAA Football Championship game at Chanhassen High School as the Storm take on the Chaska Hawks in the biggest game of the two… read more >>
Most Read Community Article
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City Square Park Improvements Coming This Summer
Chaska’s City Square Park will undergo improvements later this summer. Located in the historic downtown district, this park includes some unique features, such as a gazebo and Indian burial mounds. read more >>
Most Read Business Article
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The Dive Spot: A Thrift Store with Mission, Great Finds, and a Dumpster?
The Dive Spot, a new family-run thrift store in Chaska, is co-owned by 19-year-old and her dad. With $1 bin deals, potted plants in quirky containers, and a strong mission to reduce waste, the shop… read more >>
Most Read Transportation Article
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Major Highway 41/10 Project Set to Begin Next Spring
By next year, the Highway 10/Engler Boulevard project in Chaska will be nearing completion. Scheduled to start in April 2025, this $34.3 million upgrade includes four roundabouts, improved traffic flow, and pedestrian underpasses for safety.… read more >>
Polls
We ran 13 polls this year. The top poll was “Where are you reading from today?”
Podcasts
There were 15 episodes of the CCLN Podcast posted this year. The most-listened-to episode featured Chaska Police Chief Ryan Siebert.
Events
370 local events were submitted by community members and posted on the CCLN events page. Submit an event listing here.
