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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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 >>
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Chaska, Carver Tornado’s 100th Anniversary Recalled
One hundred years ago today — June 2, 1925 — a tornado ripped through Chaska and Carver at about 7:15 p.m. killing three in the Carver area and leaving a… read more >>
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Exhibit Explores History of Chaska
“Chaska: Remember When… ” exhibit at the Chaska Community Center through end of January read more >>
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Behind the Scenes of the 50-foot Christmas Tree in Downtown Chaska
The annual lighting ceremony for the 50-foot-tall Christmas Tree in Chaska’s Fireman’s Park in downtown Chaska will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The tree’s history is… read more >>














