Chaska may not be home to Kate Moss, Giselle Bunchen or Heidi Klum, but a quick glance at the fashions on display at the Chaska History Center paints a picture of women up on the latest trends at the turn of the 20th century.

“What She Wore” is the latest exhibit at the History Center. It explores not only fashion, but the women and tools behind the clothes.

“The reason we did this was that we never get these out,” said Tracy Swanson, president of the Chaska Historical Society, as she pointed to a collection of pre-1940s dresses.

Editor Mark W. Olson reveals the winner of the Herald's Kill the Messenger contest to guess when Highway 41 would reopen to traffic after floodwaters forced its closure on March 19.

When will Highway 41 reopen to traffic? Since the moment the bridge over the Minnesota River closed, Herald staff have been posed this question time and time again. We tell people what we know (MnDOT's latest estimate is a minimum of two weeks) and then pay the price, receiving a heaping dose of stink eye.

So we decided to hold a contest because, quite frankly, right now your guess is as good as ours. You tell us, when will that fateful day occur when the signs and cement barriers come down, allowing cars and semis to once again freeflow through downtown Chaska? If you're right, you just might win a prize (but beware, the later the date you guess, the angrier the response of the people).

A team of Southwest Newspapers reporters are covering the gubernatorial debate from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bloomington. The Uptake will broadcast the debate live:

At one time, they could all be found roaming the halls of Chaska High School. But today, Patrick Stover, Ian Nygaard, Eric Carlson, John Walker, Nate Palmquist and Michael Roser can be found roaming stages around the Twin Cities.

From the Fine Line and the Turf Club to the 7th St Entry and the Kitty Cat Klub, the sextet – better known as Colder in Moscow – is making a name for their fledgling band in the Twin Cities music scene.

Most days of the week, Ben Theis is just your average 20 year old. He goes to school. He goes to work. He plays with the family pug Phantom. He’s a regular Clark Kent, if you will.

But come game day, the 2007 Chaska High School grad transforms from a regular guy into a caped crusader. Donning royal purple and gold spandex, Theis becomes Superfan, ready to engage crowds and cheer his Minnesota Vikings onto victory at a moment’s notice.

By Leah Shaffer, correspondent

Ben Krueger, a native of Eden Prairie, is among the finalists that could have their Doritos ads aired during the Super Bowl

Thirty seconds of pure silliness has been the ticket to some serious career opportunities for two local aspiring filmmakers.

Last week’s snowstorm added an exclamation point a year that was already sludgy. Instead of barreling ahead, everyone was holed-up, waiting for the storm to pass.

Long gone are the days when Chaska was growing by a thousand people a year and houses were popping up like spring dandelions.

Instead, everyone – residents, politicians, business owners – were all coming to grips with the fact that cash just isn’t flowing into the coffers like it used to.