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Greetings from the Carver County Local News Board!
A message from Carver County Local News (CCLN) Board: We have made significant progress since September, launching the CCLN website on October 8. We have created a Voters Guide, received substantial engagement, published over 140 articles, and gained 1,000+ subscribers. At CCLN, we aim to provide objective local news while seeking funds for future growth. We look forward to collaborate with the community through partnerships and growing the team.
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Chaska Middle School Student Selected for State Honor Band
Luke Beckler, 8th grade student at Chaska Middle School-West, has been selected to perform with the Minnesota Band Directors Association (MBDA)
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MN FoodShare Campaign Helps Address Food Insecurity
Minnesota’s FoodShare March Campaign runs from March 1 to April 6, aiming to combat food insecurity by mobilizing support for over 300 food shelves state-wide. The Bountiful Basket Food Shelf has expanded due to rising demand, serving approximately 1,000 families monthly. Community participation is encouraged through donations, drives, and an online auction.
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Darrel D. Roepke
Darrel Roepke, 88 of Edina passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2025. He was born February 20, 1936 to Henry and Charlotte (Orkowski) Roepke in Chaska, Minnesota. The second of three boys, Darrel had fond memories of growing up in Chaska, where he was co-captain of the Chaska High School basketball team and made many lifelong friendships.
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Duane Vernon Levandowski
Duane Vernon Levandowski, 77, formerly of Chaska, passed away peacefully and returned to the Lord in his tranquil home in Chiquintad, Ecuador on Monday, January 28th, 2025.
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Carver County Sponsors Snowplow Naming Contest
The Carver County ‘Name a Snowplow Contest’ invites residents to submit creative names until Feb. 23.
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CFCC Opens Nominations for Award in Philanthropy
The Community Foundation for Carver County (CFCC) is delighted to invite nominations for the third annual Award in Philanthropy. This esteemed award recognizes individuals and companies that have made remarkable contributions to philanthropy within Carver County.
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County Business Spans Fun and Non-So-Fun Categories
Introduction & Welcome message from Tom Workman: Carver County Board Chair celebrates the county’s qualities, highlights local governance issues, and encourages community engagement through CCLN.
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Mayor’s Corner: Engaging with Carver City in 2025
Mayor’s Corner for Carver, January 2025: Courtney Johnson invites community engagement through Office Hours, City Council meetings, and informal dinners, while outlining the 2025 Legislative Priorities, encouraging residents to participate and stay informed about local governance and initiatives.

















