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Civic Life
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Local, state and federal officials gathered April 7 for a brief groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the Highway 5 improvement project. It marks the start… read more >>
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) approved a route permit for the Laketown 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission line project in Carver County. read more >>
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After years of planning and preparation, the major Highway 5 corridor project through the southwest Metro Area is beginning in earnest. Starting Monday, April 6,… read more >>
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Pilot Program aims to help farmers improve nitrogen management. From March 2 to May 1, 2026… read more >>
Lifestyle & Culture
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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.… read more >>
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Choosing between a bathtub and a shower involves considering lifestyle, space, and resale value. While showers are popular for their convenience, bathtubs are favored by… read more >>
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A fantastic, meaningful book for families to read together. “Not Nothing” by Gayle Forman, for ages 10+ read more >>
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See all posts in the Libraries series The school year is winding down for many students, which means it’s almost time for the Carver County… read more >>
Living Well
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The red-eyed vireo’s Latin name, Vireo olivaceus, reflects is primary color, but we might be inclined to call it Vireo repetitious for its manner of… read more >>
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Chanhassen teenager Natalia Yurecko’s inspiring book on anxiety and OCD, co-authored with her mother to help youth and families understand mental health. read more >>
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April is Severe Weather Awareness Month, and the National Weather Service is seeking more people to join CoCoRaHS, a volunteer network where participants measure and… read more >>
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Humanity Alliance, a nonprofit in Carver County, seeks volunteers, especially on Friday mornings, to help prepare and deliver over 300,000 meals this year to families… read more >>
Obituaries
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Diane Yvonne Nelson85, of Chaska, passed on July. 28, 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. read more >>
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Mark Brian Riesgraf passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1958. He had a love for carpentry, fishing, hunting, and… read more >>
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Franc Andrew Sotis, previously of Chaska passed away on April 11, 2025. He was born October 20, 1931. Franc joined the marine corp, loved reading,… read more >>
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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… read more >>
