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Carver County Libraries: Giant, Super and Stuffed
By Patrick Jones (Note: Carver County Library branch managers are providing updates on programs and services for Carver County Local News. This month, Chanhassen and Victoria location manager Patrick Jones October highlights. Check the library Events Calendar for more details about dozens of options). See giants at the library Author Ron Rindo visits the Chanhassen Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Rindo will discuss his fifth novel, Life, and Death, and Giants. In this book, Rindo tells the story of Gabriel Fisher, an orphan, born weighing 18 pounds and measuring 27 inches long. No one in Lakota, Wisconsin,…
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Rotarians to Host World’s Largest Polio Walk on Oct. 24
Community members are invited to join Rotary District 5950, families and others 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Macy’s Court at the Mall of America for the World’s Largest Polio Walk in recognition of World Polio Day. Polio is a contagious viral disease that can attack the nervous system and cause permanent paralysis or death. There is no cure, but polio is completely preventable through safe and effective routine childhood vaccination. Rotary International has been working to eradicate polio for decades, reducing cases by over 99.9%. Today, wild polio is endemic in only two countries: Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Rotary…
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St. Joseph Catholic STEM School Waconia Opens Parent Partnership Series to the Community
St. Joseph Catholic STEM School in Waconia invites parents, grandparents, caregivers and community members to join its Parent Partnership Series, a yearlong series of conversations designed to help families navigate some of the challenges of raising children today.
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City of Carver October 2026 Newsletter
Learn about the City of Carver’s 2027 preliminary budget details, tax impacts, and community initiatives planned for the upcoming year.
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You Can Look It Up, but Can You Trust It?
You can rely on Carver County Libraries to be helpful advisors. Check out some cautionary tips and excellent resources.
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Ridgeview’s Two Twelve Emergency Department Re-Designated Level 4 Trauma Hospital
Ridgeview’s Emergency Department at Two Twelve Medical Center in Chaska has been re-designated as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The designation affirms Ridgeview’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality emergency and trauma care to patients throughout the southwest metro region. As part of the re-designation process, MDH conducted a comprehensive site review of the Emergency Department this spring. The review evaluated the hospital’s trauma program, clinical capabilities and compliance with statewide trauma system standards. Future site visits will assess progress related to recommendations from the State Trauma Advisory Council and continued adherence to trauma…
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PROP Food Offers New Digital Skills Resource
Northstar Digital Literacy assessments, instruction and practice now featured at PROP Food PROP Food now has a new resource: Northstar Digital Literacy, for anyone looking to improve their skills with computers, software or technology. Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics. “We are excited to have Northstar Digital Literacy to help meet our community needs for additional computer training and digital literacy,” says PROP Executive Director Christy Nicolaisen. “The last year…
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Chanhassen Corner: News & Updates from the City of Chanhassen
Chanhassen Corner, May 2026: Chanhassen is celebrating summer with events like the Fourth of July Celebration, a Summer Concert Series, and a new Downtown Celebration to support local businesses. Major improvements and community projects are underway while many free services are available.
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Carver County Historical Society Summer Camps Scheduled
The Carver County Historical Society has announced its History Day Camps and classes for 2026. Nature & Art Camp Join society volunteers for some outside fun and art this year at the Peterson Farm. Kids will enjoy a nature scavenger hunt, gathering materials that they can use to make art to bring home afterwards. Attendees will learn some new ways to play while learning about the trees and plants that are all around us. Let’s have some messy, art fun with glue, crayons, and nature on the farm! This camp is for kids in or just leaving grades K-2! Ten…

















