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Updated: 32 weeks 5 days ago
Sheriff's Office: Obey or pay
Extra speed patrols in July
Chaska, Minn. — Clear roads on the freeway during the summer don’t give drivers a free-pass to speed. In July, Carver County motorists will face enhanced speed enforcement patrols as part of a statewide campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety.
A banner worth fighting for
BY REV. MIKE SINDELAR
It was the second day of the famous battle of Gettysburg. The men of the 1st Minnesota regiment were being called upon for an impossible task. They were to hold a critical piece of ground and to confront an overwhelming army. Their mission was summed up with this statement: “Seize their colors.” It was a suicide mission.
Summer Concert Series 2011
Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants entertained a large crowd in City Center Park last Thursday. To see video clips, go here
Big Walter Smith & the Groove Merchants in City Center Park Video
Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants opened up this summer’s concert series last Thursday evening with dulcet tones and smooth blues.
Public Notices from the June 23, 2011 Chanhassen Villager
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the June 23, 2011 print edition of the Chanhassen Villager newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of .pdf’s that can be opened with Adobe Acrobat.
Political messaging on high volume as shutdown looms
BY FORREST ADAMS
fadams@swpub.com
With the countdown to a state government shutdown now in single digits, legislators and the governor are locked in a war of words over opposing budget proposals.
Council to begin preliminary budget discussion Monday
The Chanhassen City Council will begin preliminary budget discussions for 2012 on Monday. New construction growth for 2011 was 1.16 percent, which amounts to a $119,000 increase in potential new taxes.
Tornado watch east of Carver County
A tornado watch is in effect for counties east of Carver County and Wright County to the north.Carver County is under a flood warning.
National Weather Service warnings here.
Flood watch: More detours possible?
Here’s the latest.
As of 6:15 a.m., the Minnesota River at Jordan sits at 25.13 feet. The river is now forecast to reach 27.4 feet by Monday, June 27.
That means Chaska could possibly reach about 25.4 feet by Wednesday – 7.4 feet over its 18 foot flood stage.
If the forecast holds, it means we’re getting too close for comfort to road crossing closures
Here are the critical flood points in Chaska:
Flood stage (18 feet): Two of four Chaska water diversion flood gates are closed
hcgslimagain.com announces a new and enhanced HCG weight reduction program.
United States of America, June 21, 2011. HCGDIET-EVERETT.COM announces a new and enhanced HCG weight reduction.
Drunken driver sentenced in crash that injured Carver mayor
Jan Marie Labine, 47, was sentenced to a year in prison for a drunk driving crash that injured Carver Mayor Greg Osterdyk and Evelyn Grimm during the 2010 Steamboat Days celebration, according to a Carver County Attorney’s Office news release.
Rhetoric continues as shutdown nears
With a state government shutdown appearing more likely every day, Republican legislators and the governor appear content to keep restating their positions. Each side blames the other for failure to compromise.
Gasoline prices click up
Average retail gasoline prices in Twin Cities have risen 3.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.66/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.66/g, according to gasoline price website TwinCitiesGasPrices.com.
Rosy proposition
What's the name of this rose? Story here.
Old Glory given proper sendoff
Flags retired in annual ceremony
BY FORREST ADAMS
fadams@swpub.com
Carver County veterans’ organizations and local Boy Scout troops gathered in Chaska for the annual countywide flag retirement ceremony on June 2.
The ceremony was similar to a military funeral, said Chaska VFW Post 1791 Commander Rich Daniels. Indeed, it was almost as if one of their own had died, and memories of a foreign battle field came flooding back.
St. Croix Riverboat Rally
Start: 06/24/2011 - 9:00pm
End: 06/25/2011 - 1:00am
Minnesota non-profit VEGA Productions will stage their fourth concert cruise on Friday, June 24 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the scenic St. Croix River. The “St. Croix Riverboat Rally” aims to raise money for music and arts education by presenting a co-bill of local bands Pert Near Sandstone and the White Iron Band to perform during the charity event. Proceeds from the event will benefit students in public schools throughout Minnesota.
Two burglaries reported in Dahlgren Township
Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson reports that on June 16, there were two burglary reports of homes in Dahlgren Township with forced entry to the doors.
Both burglaries happened during the daylight hours. A witness in the area observed a white passenger vehicle near one of the burglaries with the trunk open. The vehicle was described as a possible Pontiac Grand Am or similar looking vehicle.
Chanhassen Red Birds whack Chaska Cubs
Class-C upstart Chanhassen Red Birds won a 4-2 thriller over Class-B power Chaska Cubs in amateur baseball action on Thursday in Chanhassen.
Read Red Bird Communnications Director Denny Laufenberger's story here.
