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Carver’s Summer Road Projects Underway
Carver Mayor’s Update for June 2026: It is said that in Minnesota there are two seasons: winter and road construction. And while not many love road construction, it is necessary so we can keep our roads in good condition.
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Eastern Carver County High School Students Selected to Perform at Minnesota’s Largest High School Theater Celebration
Students from Chanhassen and Chaska High Schools will join more than 1,200 students from across Minnesota at Spotlight Showcase, Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration, presented by Hennepin Arts. They will perform a selection during Spotlight Showcase at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis on Monday, June 8.
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Rotary Club of Chanhassen Awards $27,000 in Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Chanhassen awarded 18 scholarships totaling $27,000 to graduating seniors, honoring their volunteerism and community commitment. The event celebrated students from local high schools, highlighting mentorship and future success pathways.
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Waconia-Based Recording Engineer Gary Spencer Honored at Midwest Country Music Organization Awards
Gary Spencer, a musician and producer from Waconia, received the 2025 Studio Engineer of the Year award at the Midwest Country Music Organization’s annual show. He aims to expand Wildhurst Studio into a larger creative hub for artists.
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Goddard School Teacher Selected as Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist
Katlin Ritenour, an infant teacher at The Goddard School of Chanhassen, has been named a regional finalist for the 2026 Teacher of the Year Award. She is recognized for creating a nurturing environment that supports infants and families during early education.
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Haga named 2026 Minnesota School Communicator of the Year
The Minnesota School Public Relations Association (MinnSPRA) honored Minnesota’s best school communications professionals and leaders who champion the profession at its 2026 spring conference, “Center Stage,” April 29-30. Celi Haga, APR, chief of staff and executive director of strategic communications for Eastern Carver County Schools, received MinnSPRA’s highest honor — the School Communicator of the Year Award. She is among the candidates now vying for the National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) School Communicator of the Year Award, which will be presented this summer. MinnSPRA’s School Communicator of the Year Award recognizes an exemplary school PR leader who demonstrates a…
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Les Schwab Tires Store Prepares to Open in Carver
Les Schwab Tires is opening a new store in Carver on May 6, expanding services and hiring for local jobs.
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Chaska’s Legion Auxiliary Celebrates 73rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The American Legion Auxiliary Chaska Unit #57 hosted its 73rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, inviting children aged 0-10 to participate and take photos with the Easter Bunny, while thanking community supporters.
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Legion Auxiliary Celebrates ‘Purple Up! For Military Kids Day’
The American Legion Auxiliary Chaska Unit #57 celebrated “Purple Up! For Military Kids Day” on April 6, honoring military children’s sacrifices by encouraging the community to wear purple, symbolizing support for all military branches throughout April.

















