According to the latest newsletter from the Chaska Police Department, Police Chief Scott Knight was recently presented with the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association's (MCPA) President's Award.

At the annual MCPA training conference April 21 – 24, in Duluth, President Mitch Weinzetl presented Chief Scott Knight with the award in "recognition of valuable contributions to the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) and to professional law enforcement."

The Chaska Town Course has been selected to marshal hole No. 1 at Hazeltine National Golf Club for the 2009 PGA Championship.

The Town Course is currently seeking a minimum of 96 and a maximum of 122 volunteers for marshals on the hole.

The event will be held Aug. 10-16, 2009 and Aug. 17 if a playoff is needed.

All volunteers must meet the following criteria:

- Should have knowledge of the game of golf and an understanding of the rules.

Are you ready for some baseball?

The Chaska Cubs amateur baseball team will hold its annual leadoff party on Saturday, April 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Chaska Legion Post 57 in downtown Chaska.

Fans can get a taste of the upcoming season with hot dogs and apple pie served at the party. Minnesota Twins mascot T.C. Bear will be at the party at 5 p.m.

The filing deadline for federal and state taxes is today, April 15.

Forms are available at Chaska's City Hall and online at www.irs.gov.

After a winter of snow and a wintry start to spring, the golf season is finally on the horizon.

The Chaska Town Course , along with the driving range, will open on Friday, April 18.

Reservations can be made four days in advance by calling (952) 443-3748 or five days in advance, starting at 10:00 a.m., at www.chaskatowncourse.com.

The fight against eating disorders rages on. It is only Kitty Westin’s job description that has changed.

Earlier this month, the Anna Westin Foundation president announced that the foundation, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, had closed and transferred its assets to another program.

According to a press release...

The Internal Revenue Service announced that individuals who normally do not file a tax return but must do so this year in order to receive their 2008 economic stimulus payment can now use the IRS Free File program to help them file returns for 2007.

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9. Clocks should be set ahead one hour as of 2 a.m. Sunday morning.

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Minnesota taxpayers can expect to pay $208 for a professional to prepare an itemized Form 1040 with Schedule A and a state tax return, according to a recent survey by the National Society of Accountants (NSA).

This average cost in Minnesota is just slightly higher than the national average of $205.

By Mollee Francisco