Arby's fast food restaurant will open Jan. 2 according to the restaurant's sign.

The building has been under renovation since Hardee's closed in late-September.

Arby's will be located on the northeast corner of Yellow Brick Road and Highway 212.

In 1884, a Chaska resident was involved in a very scandalous act – grave robbery.

The incident involved a local doctor, a prominent university and a number of other characters – as well as a high-speed chase out of town with horses.

The Jonathan Association Board of Directors will discuss possible dissolution at its monthly meeting this evening.

According to the meeting agenda, the Dissolution Committee will present its dissolution report which includes an outside legal counsel's report.

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The Chaska Historical Society is sponsoring a Chaska Holiday Homes Tour this December.
The tour will be Saturday, Dec. 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a reception following at the History Center from 6-8 p.m. for participants and homeowners.

Fire Prevention Week is just around the corner.

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14, was inspired by the Great Chicago Fire of Oct. 9, 1871, which claimed more than 250 lives and destroyed 17,430 buildings.

Help restore prairie by collecting native wildflower seed this fall at Carver (Victoria) and Crow-Hassan (Hassan Township) park reserves.

Volunteers help increase the amount and diversity of seed planted each year in the more than 800 acres of restored prairie managed by Three Rivers Park District, according to a district release.

District 112 Community Education and Early Childhood Family Education are offering several classes for parents to attend this fall.

There are classes available for parents of children in high school, middle school and elementary. Some classes are one night only and others are a series.