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I most definitely do not

CharWeber — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:42:30 -0500

I most definitely do not think Carver Co should build their own fiber ring. ALL the benefits they speak to in this article by the Commissioners are already being provided by other companies in the area i.e. EMBARQ, Comcast. This would be nothing but a waste of taxpayer dollars. Does the County understand the magnitude of what they are talking about? To me they look like ignorant and uniformed people. I would like you to post the County's Business Plan for this project in your paper because there are probably a hundred questions right now that I and fellow taxpayer have that need to be addressed. Most should be answered by a Business Plan. When I read through the posted RFB for this project quickly the maintenance estimates are grossly low by first glance. They don't have a clue what it cost to build & run a utility company? look how bad their brother Chaska failed at Chaska.net. That's less then a tenth of what we are talking here. Let big business do what they do best - provide service, Let the County do what they are suppose to do; meet the basic service requirements and special needs of residents in a fiscally responsible and caring way. (per their mission)

I still appreciate my smooth

colifis — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:31:13 -0500

I still appreciate my smooth and easy daily commute from Carver to Eden Prairie on the new 212.

I'm a little disappointed the CR147 interchange won't open until mid-August.

This story has been updated

Mollee Francisco — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:52:44 -0500

This story has been updated to reflect the new road opening date of July 14. The grand opening celebration will still take place this Tuesday.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

The Minnesota Valley

Mark Olson — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:16:23 -0500

The Minnesota Valley Community Band playing in Sousa in City Square Park on a Friday evening... . Without adding apple pie, it doesn't get any more American than that.

This story has been updated

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:54:20 -0500

This story has been updated to reflect new information received from the Carver County Sheriff's Office. Johnson's body was found in the Crow River Tuesday night. Foul play is not suspected.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

MinnPost has published a

Mark Olson — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:51:49 -0500

MinnPost has published a story on Chaska's Backstage Gallery at: www.minnpost.com/minnov8/2008/06/24/2341/backstage_gallery_your_ticket_t...

This is a very important law

Ruth Anne Maddox — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:41:49 -0500

This is a very important law to have on the books. Hopefully, scared teens (and any other women who feel they can't raise a child from an unplanned pregnancy) will take advantage of this opportunity.

So often when a teen is arrested for killing an infant she gave birth to, the family claims not to have known she was pregnant and this allows for the mother's anonymity and secrecy. This is such a better alternative than a Dumpster!

So, do you think (besides

Mark Olson — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:54:52 -0500

So, do you think (besides talent), the key to Hand's success is keeping a flat rim on his cap?

I heard two radio announcers go on for about five minutes, talking about flat-rimmed caps during the state baseball tournament.

What's up with the flat rim?

I'd like to make that much

Pat Minelli — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:54:20 -0500

I'd like to make that much long, long after high school!

The Gammel Garden Museum in

Mark Olson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:06:19 -0500

The Gammel Garden Museum in Scandia hosts its own Midsommar Dag, June 21, with Swedish food, choirs, fiddlers and dancers, as well as children’s activities, 120 Dala horses and Dala horse crafts, according to Explore Minnesota. More info: www.gammelgardenmuseum.org

Sesquicentennial season is

Mark Olson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:01:31 -0500

Sesquicentennial season is back: Here are two 150th festivals, courtesy of Explore Minnesota:

The Holmes City 150th Celebration will be held Saturday, June 21, throughout Holmes City, with lots of great food, a grand parade, kiddie parade, beer wagon, free kayaking and pontoon rides, a vintage car and tractor display, children’s activities, live music, a flea market, dance, and fireworks over Grant Lake.
More info: www.holmescity.com

The city of Alexandria will offer a Sesquicentennial Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 & 22. Highlights will include a grand parade, the Alex-150 Exhibit, an ice cream social, outdoor church service, an Old-Time Sing and Service, Dad’s Belgian Waffles, 150th Anniversary Crock silent auction, and a chance to win lots of prizes. More info: http://filelibrary.myaasite.com/Content/12/12866/27406512.pdf
Please note that The Alex 150th also has a beard growing contest. That's classic!

A co-worker spotted Whitey

Mark Olson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:40:02 -0500

A co-worker spotted Whitey this morning, June 19, along Pine Street near Mill House Gallery.

I'd have liked to make

Mollee Francisco — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:51:01 -0500

I'd have liked to make $760,000 just out of high school. Not bad at all.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

No way! There may be 26

Greg Boe — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:30:41 -0500

No way! There may be 26 other cities 'out there' with municipal courses that are rated higher (according to Golfweek Magazine, anyway), but that is likely their only positive attribute. Chaska, on the other hand, is simply loaded with positives! Remember, there is always plenty to do in Chaska!

Fall sports already? It's

Mark Olson — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:58:59 -0500

Fall sports already? It's not even summer!
So how do you think the Hawks will fare during the last season as an undivided school district -- how about after Chanhassen High School opens in September 2009?