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History & Heritage
Dedicated to exploring the rich history and heritage of our area. This category shares stories from the past, celebrates cultural landmarks, and highlights historical preservation efforts that connect our community to its roots.
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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… read more >>
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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… read more >>
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Music, Costumes, Cultural Activities Celebrated at Catrina Festival
The second annual Catrina Festival was held recently in Chaska , with several hundred in attendance, celebrating the iconic Mexican figure La Catrina and the Day of the Dead holiday. read more >>
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Public Survey Will Advise Fate of Historic St. Hubertus Church
The St. Hubert Parish in Chanhassen is conducting a public survey to help decide the fate of the historic church at Heritage Square. After the survey’s close on Oct. 31,… read more >>
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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,… read more >>
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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+… read more >>
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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… read more >>
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Nordic Musical Festival Delights Large Crowd
The 16th annual Nordic Music Festival had something for everyone on a beautiful day in Victoria. The annual Lutefisk Toss pitted Norway against Sweden. read more >>
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Carver on the Minnesota awarded $10,000 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage grant
Carver on the Minnesota, Inc. received a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society for the “Carver Stories” project. This initiative will document local accounts of the 1965 flood and… read more >>
