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Chaska Approves Concept Plan for Nordic Spa Business
Scandvik Hotels received unanimous approval for its concept plan to convert the former Oak Ridge Hotel and Convention Center into a Nordic spa and hotel complex.
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Heger, Barry Advance in the Carver County Sheriff Race
As the result of Tuesday’s primary election, the Carver County sheriff race has been whittled down to two candidates for the upcoming Nov. 3 general election. Jessica Heger had the strongest support among voters and Patrick Barry came in second.
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Carver County 2026 Sheriff Race Features Five Candidates
Five candidates for Carver County Sheriff are on the Aug. 11 primary ballot. The top two vote getters will advance to the Nov. 3 election, with the ultimate winner replacing Sheriff Jason Kamerud, who has served in the nonpartisan role since 2019.
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Copper Treatment Seeks to Control Zebra Mussels on Lake Riley
Minnesota’s first-ever, whole-lake application of copper sulfate in the battle against invasive zebra mussels is taking place this summer on Lake Riley, situated on the border of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie.
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River City Days Celebrates 50 Years of Bringing Chaska Community Together
For 50 years, River City Days has been pulling Chaska residents and visitors together for a weekend of summer fun. This year’s edition of River City Days — July 23-26 — promises to add a few new wrinkles that will ramp up the entertainment value for attendees.
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Free Summer Music Concerts Continue in Southwest Metro
All four southwest Metro Area communities — Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria — have hosted numerous free music concerts so far this summer. More concerts are planned through August.
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Future of Old St. Hubert Church Remains Uncertain
Despite a seemingly growing wave of support for the restoration of Old St. Hubert Church in Chanhassen, the last remaining historic building in the community still faces an uncertain future. A nonprofit group is still leading a push to save the church from demolition.
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The Copperfield Restaurant Opens in Chaska
The Copperfield Neighborhood Diner & Bar opened June 23, replacing the previous restaurant, Crooked Pint, which operated adjacent to the Chaska Curling Center for the past decade.
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Chaska Nonprofit Promotes Crime Prevention
A newly established nonprofit — the Chaska Crime Prevention Fund — is striving to prevent crime and emphasize safety throughout Chaska.














