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Fourth of July events

July 3, 2008 - 2:56pm — Mollee Francisco

There will be plenty of activities to fill the long Fourth of July holiday weekend in Chaska this year.

The Jonathan Association will hold its annual Jonathan Fourth of July Fun Run Friday. The run begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Early Childhood Center (110600 Village Road) and goes through Jonathan and along the shores of Lake Grace. Runners, walkers and strollers are welcome. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Chaska City Council agenda for 6/30

June 30, 2008 - 2:32pm — Mollee Francisco

Among the items on tonight's Chaska City Council agenda are:

* Ridgeview Medical Center ER

* Commitment to Community Task Force

* Exterior Building Maintenance Requirements

Chaska City Council meetings are held the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall, One City Hall Plaza.

June 18, 2008 - 9:51am

The Lodge celebrated its first year of service Tuesday afternoon. Hundreds came out to enjoy the beautiful afternoon and the sounds of Dale Dahmen and the Beats. (Photos by Mollee Francisco)

Chaska Town Course named one of country's best municipal courses

June 17, 2008 - 12:18pm — Mollee Francisco

Chaska Town Course ranks 27th among municipal golf courses around the country according to the latest issue of Golfweek Magazine.

Bethpage State Park in Farmington, New York ranked first on the list. Chaska Town Course is the only Minnesota entry on the list.

You can see the top 30 by clicking here.

The Lodge celebrates first anniversary

June 12, 2008 - 4:02pm — Mollee Francisco

A delighted, albeit quiet, squeal erupts as city workers eye an unfamiliar group of people ambling through the doors of The Lodge.

“Those aren’t regulars,” note Kathy Skinner, assistant director, and Joan Seedorf, recreation coordinator for the Chaska Parks and Recreation Department (which oversees The Lodge).

City rips chamber plan to merge

June 5, 2008 - 10:50am — Mollee Francisco

The Chaska City Council is no fan of the Chaska Area Chamber’s recent vote to merge with chambers in Chanhassen and Victoria.

Monday night, the council grilled the chamber’s Executive Director Deb McMillan and Board Chairman Lon Hand on what the vote could mean for Chaska and its businesses.

Huang to run for Ward 4 council seat

June 5, 2008 - 10:32am — Mollee Francisco

A second candidate has announced intention to run for Jay Rohe’s Ward 4 council seat this November. Mike Huang threw his hat into the ring Monday.

So far, he will face Rick Ford this fall. Rohe is giving his seat up to run for mayor.

Huang to run for Ward 4 council seat

June 5, 2008 - 10:30am — Mollee Francisco

A second candidate has announced intention to run for Jay Rohe’s Ward 4 council seat this November. Mike Huang threw his hat into the ring Monday.

So far, he will face Rick Ford this fall. Rohe is giving his seat up to run for mayor.

City council roundup

June 3, 2008 - 1:52pm — Mollee Francisco

City council roundup for June 2

The Chaska City Council discussed the following items at its June 2 meeting. For more detailed information on some of these stories, see this week's print edition of the Herald.

Chamber merger: The council expressed their displeasure with the idea of merging the Chaska Area Chamber with chambers in Chanhassen and Victoria.