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Jon Owen Holmquist
1937 – 2026 Deceased’s Full Name: Jon Owen Holmquist Date of Birth: 1/1/1937 Location of Passing: Chaska, MN Date of Passing: 10/16/2026 Biographical Information: Jon Owen Holmquist, 89, flew into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 16. His heart simply stopped, some might suggest, as he’d expended all the joy, laughter and love once stored inside his earthly body. He’s now happily reunited with his loving wife, Sheila, who passed away in 2023. Jon was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on January 1, 1937, to Clarence and Orpha Holmquist. He spent summers at the family…
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Holiday Stores in the Southwest Metro Transition to Circle K Brand
Circle K is rebranding Holiday locations in the southwest metro.
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Chat with Matt: Carver County Commissioner
Matt Udermann describes how Carver County can balance tax levies and enhance services.
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Chanhassen Corner: Halloween Fun, Early Voting and Development Updates
By Patrick Gavin, Chanhassen communications manager October brings Halloween events, early voting, updates on Avienda and the 2027 city budget. Here’s a look at what’s happening around town. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Environmental Academy Recycling Sessions The Environmental Academy has two recycling sessions this month: a virtual tour of a single-stream recycling facility led by Annie Eklund of Dem Con from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at City Hall, and a tour of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s organics recycling facility at Dakota Prairie Composting in Shakopee from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Full schedule → Halloween Costume Swap…
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Muthyala Joins Ridgeview Endocrinology Practice
Caitlan Muthyala, DNP in endocrinology, is now seeing patients at Ridgeview Clinics in Chaska and Waconia. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of hormone-related conditions, with special medical interests in diabetes, thyroid disorders and bone health. Muthyala’s experience advancing from registered nurse to provider has helped her build strong relationships with patients and colleagues while developing expertise in a wide range of endocrine conditions. She says she is passionate about helping patients understand how their health, medications, nutrition and lifestyle work together to support overall well-being, and she strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood…
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No-Cost Home Repair Services Available to Low-Income Carver County Homeowners
No-Cost Home Repair and Modification Services Are Available to Low-Income Carver County Homeowners
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Lakeview Clinic Welcomes Three New Physicians to Internal Medicine Team In September
Expanded team will increase access to comprehensive adult primary care in Carver County communities Lakeview Clinic is pleased to welcome Emma Leirdahl, MD; Alison Vecellio, MD and Hannah Schull, MD, to its Internal Medicine team in September. Appointments are available with Dr. Leirdahl and Dr. Vecellio beginning mid-September at Lakeview in Chaska and Waconia. Scheduling is also available for Dr. Schull, who will see patients at Lakeview in Waconia and Watertown beginning in mid-October. The addition of these three physicians expands access to comprehensive, relationship-based primary care for adults across Lakeview Clinic’s communities. Meet Lakeview Clinic’s New Internal Medicine Physicians …
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Natalia Yurecko Places Third Runner Up IN Miss America’s Teen 2027
Natalia Yurecko, Miss Minnesota’s Teen, placed third runner up to the national title following three nights of competition at The Kravis Center for Performing Arts and the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Yurecko is the recipient of a $5,000 educational scholarship. “Making the top five in Miss America’s Teen is an incredible honor,” said Yurecko. The competition featured 52 delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. A native of Chanhassen, Minnesota, Yurecko is a 17-year-old senior at Minnetonka High School, where she is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a member of…
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BEYOND NEW BEGINNINGS ANNOUNCES SUZANNE BANNING as NEW BOARD CHAIR
Beyond New Beginnings announced the appointment of Suzanne Banning as the New Chair of its board of directors. Banning succeeds Russell St. John, the organization’s first board chair, who co-founded the nonprofit six years ago. He will remain on the board, serving as treasurer. Beyond New Beginnings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing stable housing and support services that help young mothers and their children build essential life skills, thrive and live independently. “Serving as the inaugural board chair for the last six years has been the honor of a lifetime,” said St. John. “We started with just an idea, and…

















