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Outgoing Carver County commissioner spent years fighting for the underdog Maluchnik, a Democrat in conservative Carver County, lost the November election.  January 14, 2021 — 5:13pm Text size Copy shortlink: Randy Maluchnik spent his decades in local government fighting for the little guy. Though the 65-year-old Chaska resident's tenure as a Carver County commissioner — a seat he lost in November — is remembered for policy wins including securing funds to expand U.S. Highway 212, it is also marked by his nonconformity, both a...

It's been a tough year. So instead of leading with the Herald's top 10 news stories (found inside the newspaper), we thought we'd highlight the top 10 feel-good stories of 2020. Have a favorite heartwarming story from this year? We'd love to hear it. Let us know on the Chaska Herald Facebook page or send an email to editor@chaskaherald.com. 1. Old-time music in the park - Advertisement - Despite nearly every traditional in-person music happening being canceled in 2020, a group of fiddlers and banjo players found a way to bring joy to Chaska on Saturdays over the summer. No schedule or even se...

The Chaska City Council approved the final 2021 tax levy and final budgets on Monday, raising taxes 6.94% from last year. The 4-0 vote, with Councilor Mike Huang absent, will charge the median-valued home $5.33 more per month from 2020 to 2021. (The median home value went up 1.42% from $281,000 to $285,000 from 2020.) That’s a $64 annual increase from 2020, from $808 to $872, according to city documents. - Advertisement - Next year’s General Fund Operating Budget is $20.1 million, with a $11.4 million levy. That's $1.3 million more from 2020’s amended budget. It continues t...

Dontá Hughes, Chaska resident: Dontá Hughes File photo “The best gift I’ve gotten isn’t one that you can see. The last year and a half have been very difficult. I’ve lost quite a few loved ones since November 2019. My gift is life. Through the lives lost, I have also gained lives. The lives of my family and the people inside of this community have truly been an amazing gift. Also, an unexpected one.” Bob Roepke, former Chaska mayor: “We have two children, Robyn and Ryan, both gifts. Ryan, our son, is 39 years old and he’...