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Civic Life
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Motorists along the busy north-south stretch of Highway 41 have been navigating detours since the spring, as four planned roundabouts were on Carver County Highway… read more >>
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The Congressional District 6 DFL invites voters and community members to attend the official Congressional District 6 DFL Candidate Forum on Saturday, Sept. 7, at… read more >>
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Notification of emergency conditions, weather or other critical information is a concern that reached headlines this week. Flooding might be a concern locally, and getting… read more >>
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An exploration of the modern shift in high schooler’s thinking toward college. Explains how cost of education and alternative career paths have been impacting the… read more >>
Lifestyle & Culture
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School of Rock: The Musical is live on-stage now in Chaska. Presented by Chaska Valley Family Theatre, the show features many local students and their… read more >>
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Indonesia blends incredible cultural diversity with a rich, complex history. Explore this vibrant nation in the first of our three-part series, which reveals why this… read more >>
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A historical fiction book by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray about the intriguing friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune. read more >>
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Looking for a midwinter escape that hits every high note? In the heart of Chile, you don’t have to choose between rugged peaks and coastal… read more >>
Living Well
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If the weather is right, and the winds are favorable, and your neck isn’t too sore watching the leaves burst from their buds, the Black-and-white… read more >>
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If you’re in a park, on a trail or in a yard and you get a sense of bird movement on the ground, you might… read more >>
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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 >>
Obituaries
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1958 – 2025 Deceased’s Full Name: Todd Nikolai Date of Birth: 6/13/1958 Location of Passing: Chaska, Minnesota Date of Passing: 12/1/2025 Biographical Information: Todd was… read more >>
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1949 – 2025 Deceased’s Full Name: Stephen “Steve” Wilker Date of Birth: 8/23/1949 Location of Passing: Chanhassen, Minnesota Date of Passing: 12/1/2025 Biographical Information: Steve… read more >>
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1940 – 2025 Deceased’s Full Name: William H. Noll Date of Birth: 5/19/1940 Location of Passing: Chaska, Minnesota Date of Passing: 11/22/2025 Biographical Information: Bill… read more >>
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Janice Katherine Rome, 75, passed away peacefully in Chaska, MN, on October 24, 2025. Born on March 5, 1950, she was a dedicated mother, successful… read more >>
