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Civic Life
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Thanks to some savvy and caring Cub Foods employees, a few Chaska residents were recently rescued from losing thousands of dollars through a high-tech spoofing… read more >>
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SouthWest Transit has introduced the first autonomous shuttles in the Twin Cities, showcasing them at a recent event with local leaders and short rides. The… read more >>
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If you haven’t decided who to vote for in the local 2024 election races, check out the Carver County Local News Voter’s Guide. The CCLN… read more >>
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The Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) has named SouthWest Transit (SWT) the 2024 Transit System of the Year. SouthWest Transit during MPTA award ceremony The… read more >>
Lifestyle & Culture
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Need a quick dinner? Let your slow cooker do the work to make delicious chicken tacos. If you have a little extra time, homemade tortilla… read more >>
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Long winter nights are perfect for curling up with a mystery. These picks span snowy northern Minnesota, a blood-splattered luxury train, and a high-tech murder… read more >>
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Meet San Marino, the world’s oldest surviving republic. Perched atop Monte Titano, this 24-square-mile microstate boasts ancient fortresses, breathtaking views, and a totally unique dual… read more >>
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Ocean Vuong’s latest novel “The Emperor of Gladness” explores humanity through the topics of loss, addiction, and poverty. A review of the book offering insight… read more >>
Living Well
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Bright yellow singing goldfinches are attracting mates, advertising their territory and warning against predators. But to our ears, they are providing the music of Summer… read more >>
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Team Casper, whose home base is the Chaska Curling Center, will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy in February. read more >>
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House Finches in Carver County are familiar to most of us with bird feeders. They might not have been seen by our grandparents, but with… read more >>
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White-breasted Nuthatches have become accustomed to our suburbs and feeders. Their “nasal” single-note songs and contact calls are distinctive. These characteristics and their cleanly defined… read more >>
Obituaries
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Duane Vernon Levandowski, 77, formerly of Chaska, passed away peacefully and returned to the Lord in his tranquil home in Chiquintad, Ecuador on Monday, January… read more >>
