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Chaska Water: From the Ground Up!
From early cisterns and midcentury wells to today’s large-capacity water towers and treatment systems, Chaska’s water infrastructure has expanded to meet growing demand. Chaska’s water history is fascinating, underpinning the city’s past and continuing to support the community into the future.
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Chaska’s History Speaks – January 2026
Reflecting on the past as we begin a new year, Chaska History Speaks shares tidbits from previous Chaska Herald newspaper articles. The Herald was a serial publication from 1862-2024, and reflected the many changes during the times in which it was published.
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Chaska’s History Speaks – December 2025
The end of the calendar year is always a good time to reflect upon the past–and such is the case with this month’s Chaska History Speaks. Our collection of tidbits from the Herald newspapers continues to both entertain and instruct us by revealing what was typical in years past. We can continue to use these glimpses to remind ourselves what is valuable to preserve or what changes make things better for all people today.
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Chaska’s History Speaks – November
Take a look at November historical news from the The Chaska Herald: reports around various community developments, a new bank building and social events like a church bazaar and a wrestling match.
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Chaka’s History Speaks – October
Take a look at snippets from October news across various years from The Chaska Herald: highlighting topics like the Chaska Mill’s growth, dental advancements, local fairs, and public health initiatives, reflecting the town’s evolution.
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Chaska’s History speaks – September 2025
The Chaska Herald provided weekly news to Chaska and the eastern half of Carver County for more than 160 years. The Herald Reports included here are snippets from those 160+ years that capture the changing personalities, issues, and sensibilities of this historic community. Enjoy the humor and the reflection these quips encourage, now known as Chaska’s History Speaks!
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The Story Behind the Stories of ‘Hauntings and History’ Tours
HAUNTINGS AND HISTORY is a ghostly tour of downtown Chaska. The Chaska History Center invites you to learn about the origins of a family-friendly walking tour of the homes and businesses of downtown Chaska with spooky histories. Tours take place rain or shine, lasting about an hour and a half and covering a walking distance of one mile. Wear some comfy shoes and prepare for a hauntingly good time!
