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Obituary for Elaine Elizabeth (Ebert) Stelten
Elaine Stelten, 86, of Chaska, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Chaska, with Father Mike Kaluza celebrating. The visitation was one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday, Feb. 20. Casketbearers were David Stelten, Tim Hammers, Mark Hammers, Russell Fahey, Christopher Winkler, Sean Stelten, Jake Stelten, and Chase Stelten. Burial at...
Obituary for Phyllis Helen (Gothmann) Stacken
Phyllis Stacken, 79, of Chaska, died peacefully with her devoted husband Charles at her side, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at the Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home, Chaska. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Chaska, with Father Thomas Joseph celebrating. The visitation was Monday, Feb. 20 from 2– 3:15 p.m. at the Bertas Funeral Home. Casketbearers were her 12 grandchildren. The ...
Obituary for Marion Alvina Nord
Marion Nord, 84, of Chaska, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at Friendship Manor Care Center, Shakopee. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, Feb 23, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4th and Oak St, Chaska, with the Rev. Greg Snow officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. The inurnment will be later at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Chaska. Marion was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Renville, MN, to Jo...
Feb. 22, 1945: Herald reports
Feb. 22, 1945: Herald reports Legion planning stag party for Feb. 22 at Legion Memorial Hall, starting at 8 p.m.
Savvy.mn: An evening with Gloria Steinem
by Sara Glassman
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem is known for spreading her wisdom through writing, producing, lecturing and as one-time editor of Ms. Magazine. Lucky for Minnesotans, Beth El Synagogue invited her to speak as part of their Inspiring Minds series, which has previously featured Jane Goodall and Deepak Chopra. Steinem will share her reflections on “Feminism: the Longest Revolution,” which will provide a perspective on the meaning of equality a...
Carver County to be split among congressional districts
A special Minnesota judicial panel released its  redistricting plan  for Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon. As expected, there were some major changes that reflect Carver County’s population growth of 30 percent between 2000 and 2010. Among the biggest changes – the new Second Congressional District (currently represented by U.S. Congressman John Kline) no longer includes Carver County. Carver County will instead be split between the Third and...
Christmas in May seeking applicants
Chaska’s 16th Christmas in May is May 19, 2012. Christmas in May-Chaska is a local non-profit organization that enlists volunteers and coordinates a one-day work project to repair and rehabilitate the homes of Chaska residents who don’t have the financial or physical ability to accomplish. Skilled and unskilled volunteers do the work, which can include painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, hauling, cleaning, and landscaping. Chris...
Eden Prairie bus stop on South Dakota-Minneapolis route
SouthWest Transit, with Jefferson Lines, is establishing an “intercity” bus stop at SouthWest Station, 13500 Technology Drive, in Eden Prairie, according to a SouthWest press release. Jefferson Lines provides intercity service in the upper Midwest states and is especially popular with college students in Duluth, Sioux Falls and other cities, the release stated. The Eden Prairie stop will be along the Jefferson Lines route between Sioux Fall...
Feb. 21, 1929: Herald reports
Feb. 21, 1929: Herald reports the Chaska High School staff of the “Purple Gold Parrot” is James Faber, Editor; Dorothea Miller, Senior Reporter; Gladys Koch, Junior Reporter; Magdaline Fink, Sophomore Reporter; William Klammer, Freshman Reporter; Dorothy Gastler, Grade Reporter.
Double state champions
by Eric Kraushar
Twelve times during the 2011-2012 season, Chaska danced like champions. The Hawks added two more electrifying performances to its resume and along the way captured two state titles this weekend at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Chaska is the first double state champions in any class since St. Cloud Cathedral in 2010. It was the first state title in jazz/funk for the Hawks Dance Team. Coming into the season, Chaska had one state ch...
Feb. 20, 1930: Herald reports
Feb. 20, 1930: Herald reports first “talkie” (a movie with sound) at the Rex movie theater is next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. “Best of equipment … and pictures will make Rex one of the best in state.”
Beacon Council fosters cultural understanding
by Meghan O'Connor
A community is built around diverse backgrounds and cultures coming together in pursuit of a common good. The Beacon Council is doing just that. Their mission statement is “To cultivate welcoming and inclusive communities in Eastern Carver County.” The Beacon Council has a history of providing educational opportunities for the community to learn and explore diversity and inclusion within eastern Carver County. Topics including, “Understanding...
Attention shoppers
by Karla Wennerstrom
Army Pfc. Kelly Collins stood outside the Eden Prairie Menards store on Feb. 2. She was nervous. Her grandparents, Dave and Priscilla Cassin of Edina, had just picked her up from the airport. “I have been in Afghanistan since June,” Kelly said. The mission that night? Surprising her father, John Collins, who works at the store, with her homecoming. “It’s been very hard keeping it a secret,” Priscilla said. Kelly’s route that day took her ...
Feb. 19, 1976: Herald reports
Feb. 19, 1976: Herald reports that Frontier Dodge in Chaska is selling a full-sized Dodge Pickup at $3,677.
Watershed awards matching funds for environmental improvement projects
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, based in Chaska, Minnesota, has created a new program that will award up to $20,000 in matching funds this year to individuals, neighborhoods, or organizations that carry out environmental improvement projects. The Cost Share Incentive and Water Quality Restoration Program offers money for projects within the district, which includes portions of the cities of Bloomington, Burnsville, Carver, Chas...
Let's Go: Montgomery Gentry to headline Mystic Lake
Country duo Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will perform. The duo won Top New Vocal Duo or Group from the Academy of Country Music, Favorite New Artist (Country) from the American Music Awards, and Vocal Duo of the Year from the Country Music Association in 2000. Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $45-$55 Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 445-9000 Read more about local...
School district maintenance plans take shape
by Chuck Friedbauer
District 112 will seek school board approval to advertise for bids on four maintenance projects at the board’s Feb. 23 meeting, with anticipated costs expected to be slightly less than $1 million. Three of the projects involve original portions of the Chaska High School site, including reconstructing the tennis courts for approximately $438,000, resurfacing the track and field event area for approximately $120,000, and renovating parking lo...
New political landscape to be unveiled Feb. 21
by Richard Crawford
If you’re a political junkie or at least mildly curious about who will be on your ballot this fall, circle Feb. 21 on the calendar. That’s the date a special judicial panel will release redistricting plans for state legislative seats and the U.S. Congress. Redistricting of congressional, state, county and municipal lines is done every 10 years after the U.S. census to equalize represen-tation in various district. This redistricting could h...
Day graduates from Army Basic Training
Patrick Day, a 2010 Chaska High School graduate, recently completed Army Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He is now located at Fort Jackson, S.C., to complete his advanced training in light vehicle maintenance. He is the son of Al and Lorrie Day of Chaska.
Feb. 18, 1937: Herald reports
Feb. 18, 1937: Herald reports the grand opening of roller skating at Happ Auditorium in Chaska on Sunday, Feb. 21. There will be skating every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday afternoon and evening.
Fashion stylist Latrenda Schechter (www.ruby-madison.com) will be offering complimentary fashion ...
Savvy covergirl and Minneapolis resident Nicole Curtis returns to the DIY network for the second ...
In near-unanimous fashion, the Eden Prairie High School boys hockey team was awarded the No....
If the Eden Prairie High School swim/dive team was working off a grocery list, it would be h...
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