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PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE Rev. Josh Nelson returned to Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Chanhassen in January. Nelson served as associate pastor with senior pastor Nate Castens from 1995 to 2000. They kept in touch, and when Castens retired last year, Nelson was delighted at the opportunity to return.
PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE Rev. Josh Nelson returned to Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Chanhassen in January. Nelson served as associate pastor with senior pastor Nate Castens from 1995 to 2000. They kept in touch, and when Castens retired last year, Nelson was delighted at the opportunity to return.
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BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com No sooner did Rev. Josh Nelson come aboard as the new senior pastor, but he got a part in the annual church musical, too. “They gave me a part,” Nelson said, “I play a member of the President’ Cabinet. It’s a small walk on role. I’ve got eight lines I have to memorize.” He’s a little anxious about the memorizing lines part. It’s not like giving a sermon. What he’s really looking forward to is the singing...
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Funeral is Friday for MHS grad killed in I-94 accident
Danielle Renninger, 18 of Excelsior, was one of the four young women who were killed Monday afternoon in an accident on I94 west of Alexandria. Renninger was a 2011 graduate of Minnetonka High School, and a student at North Dakota State University. Snow and fog created difficult driving conditions Monday. The driver Lauren Peterson, an 18-year old from Prior Lake and also a student at North Dakota State University lost control of her vehicle...
Funeral is Friday for MHS grad killed in I-94 accident
r Danielle Renninger, 18 of Excelsior, was one of the four young women who were killed Monday afternoon in an accident on I94 west of Alexandria. Renninger was a 2011 graduate of Minnetonka High School, and a student at North Dakota State University. Snow and fog created difficult driving conditions Monday. The driver Lauren Peterson, an 18-year old from Prior Lake and also a student at North Dakota State University lost control of her vehicl...
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Savvy.mn: An evening with Gloria Steinem
by Sara Glassman
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem is known for spreading her wisdom through writing, producing, lecturing and as one-time editor of Ms. Magazine. Lucky for Minnesotans, Beth El Synagogue invited her to speak as part of their Inspiring Minds series, which has previously featured Jane Goodall and Deepak Chopra. Steinem will share her reflections on “Feminism: the Longest Revolution,” which will provide a perspective on the meaning of equality a...
New congressional district, new legislative landscape in county
A special Minnesota judicial panel released its redistricting plan for Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon. As expected, there were some major changes that reflect Carver County’s population growth of 30 percent between 2000 and 2010. Among the biggest changes – the new Second Congressional District (currently represented by U.S. Congressman John Kline) no longer includes Carver County. Carver County will instead be split between the Third and Si...
Country music duo Montgomery Gentry will perform at the Mystic Lake Showroom Feb. 26. Photo courtesy Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
Country music duo Montgomery Gentry will perform at the Mystic Lake Showroom Feb. 26. Photo courtesy Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
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Let's Go: Montgomery Gentry to headline Mystic Lake
Country duo Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will perform. The duo won Top New Vocal Duo or Group from the Academy of Country Music, Favorite New Artist (Country) from the American Music Awards, and Vocal Duo of the Year from the Country Music Association in 2000. Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $45-$55 Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 445-9000 Read more about local...
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Let's Go: Winter blues? Skip the canoes
by Dan Huss
Todd Eggenberger states the obvious when asked about winter camping. “No bugs,” he says with a smile, “and the camp fire actually feels good.” On the flip side, he’s not a big fan of getting out of a warm sleeping bag when it’s 20 degrees outside. Still, the Shorewood resident prefers to do his camping when it’s cold. “No bugs,” he reiterates. Eggenberger is not alone as lots of campers prefer camping in the winter. OK, maybe not lots. ...
Lake groups seek action this year on zebra mussels
Correction: This story updates a story that was in the print edition of the Villager with the correct cost of the inspection program planned at Lake Minnewashta this year. Carver County has earmarked $15,500 that will be combined with a matching contribution from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to pay for the program. Representatives of area lakeshore groups asked Chanhassen city officials Monday to take a stand regarding aquatic inv...
Public notices from the February 16, 2012 Chanhassaen Villager
Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the February 16, 2012 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.
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PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE AM LG welcome 1-uz Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 organized an impressive welcoming committee of Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Legion motorcyclists, and honor/color guards. They lined the driveway as Natl. Comdr. Fang A. Wong walked to the Legion Post’s building.
Post 580 shines for national commander
by Unsie Zuege
Chanhassen and American Legion Post 580 did themselves proud last Thursday evening. “You can tell a lot about a community when you give them a chance to shine bright,” said Post 580 Cmdr. Ron Schlagen, about the reception the Post gave American Legion Natl. Cmdr. Fang A. Wong. The national commander was greeted by an outdoor reception line that ran from the entrance of the Legion’s parking lot to its front doors. The welcoming committee inc...
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Savvy.mn: Here comes the bride
Planning a wedding? Check out Savvy.mn Magazine Bride on newsstands. The annual magazine features what's popular on everything in weddings from dresses to desserts, flowers to invites. Meet two local bridal designers known for their dresses and clutches. Learn how to dress like a royal and spend less on the dress. See what's popular in cakes and honeymoons and find out how floral designer and former Savvy.mn cover woman Ashley Fox celebrated...
PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE Dan Brinkman’s grandmother Marian chose somber hues when she sewed her wedding quilt. But today, Marian may have gone with a colorful Crazy Quilt. The Brinkman family of Young American in front of their historic barn and their Crazy Quilt block. Front, Amanda and Lilly. Back, Nolan, Cole, Dan, and Lori Brinkman. The crazy quilt pattern was designed by Amanda and Lilly.
PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE Dan Brinkman’s grandmother Marian chose somber hues when she sewed her wedding quilt. But today, Marian may have gone with a colorful Crazy Quilt. The Brinkman family of Young American in front of their historic barn and their Crazy Quilt block. Front, Amanda and Lilly. Back, Nolan, Cole, Dan, and Lori Brinkman. The crazy quilt pattern was designed by Amanda and Lilly.
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Crazy for color: Grandma Marion would have approved
by Barb Hone
One generation ago, in 1957, Maynard and Marian Brinkman purchased a farm in Young America. The barn was built in 1914. The date is inscribed on the cupola and appears in several locations around the hayloft. It was built for milking cows and continued in this use for nearly 100 years. In 1990, Dan Brinkman bought the building site from his parents and the remainder of the cropland in 2001. Lori joined the Brinkman clan when she and Dan ma...
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Capturing their imaginations
by Unsie Zuege
PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE Children’s author Mary Casanova captured the imaginations of students at Victoria Elementary School with her vivid and expressive storytelling. Casanova visited District 112 elementary schools last week as part of its Hooked on Books…and the Arts, Too program. Casanova explained where the ideas for her books come from, and advised youngsters to pay attention to the characters and stories in their own lives and write th...
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Valentine’s Day 2012: Sweet figures
Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day; whereby sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valen-tine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared Feb. 14 as Valentine Day. Es...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking against the war in Vietnam at the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. April, 1967. Photo courtesy Minnesota Historical Society.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking against the war in Vietnam at the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. April, 1967. Photo courtesy Minnesota Historical Society.
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Let's Go: Last chance to explore the year of 1968
‘1968: THE YEAR THAT ROCKED THE WORLD’ It’s 1968 – a year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope. The History Theatre and members of the Playwrights’ Center bring some of the most explosive events and personalities of 1968 on to the stage for seven distinct perspectives on the year that rocked the world. The war in Vietnam, the assassinations of Dr. Martin L...
Shakopee firefighter John Clay and Prior Lake firefighter Nikki Solie
Shakopee firefighter John Clay and Prior Lake firefighter Nikki Solie
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Now this is burning hot love
by Shannon FIecke
Other than the rare rescue from a burning building, Shakopee firefighters don’t have a chance to meet women much on the job. It’s been a while since the 43-member department attracted a female recruit, so the answer to the city’s single-plagued firemen may be more mutual aid calls with neighbor communities. Shakopee firefighter John Clay — a city native — married Nikki Solie, a Prior Lake firefighter and Chetek, Wis., native, on Sunday at ...
WSJ: 10 best places to read about silly lists (Chanhassen mention)
Wall Street Journal columnist takes a poke at the proliferation of "Best place to live" rankings. Chan gets a mention: "And it can be scientifically proven that Papillon, Neb., and Chanhassen, Minn., actually exist. So don't let anyone tell you otherwise." Story here .
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Watch a game of tennis while enjoying a protein shake, sushi or steak at the LifeTime Fitness in Eden Prairie. Photo by Shannon Fiecke.
Let's Go: Unexpected eats
by Shannon Fiecke
Several years ago, my family discovered a place we couldn’t wait to dine at, even our meat-and-potatoes grandfather. The location: Abbott-Northwestern Hospital. After my grandmother was released following heart surgery, I made a few more trips back to the hospital cafeteria. It was that good (and cheap for a college student). If you’re in a dining rut, check out these strange places to eat in the southwest metro. Hospital cafeteria ...
Reader response: Love stories
by jordanindependent
Valentine’s Day is all about the love, and if you’re married there aren’t many stories more sentimental than how you and your partner met, how your marriage proposal was made, or how your life remains full of love after many years of marriage. Those stories are often sweet, funny … and perhaps a little unusual. We asked readers to tell us how they met their spouses, to share funny or unique marriage proposals, or simply tell us a love story....
FILE PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE Last spring this teen did target shooting as Jeff Byrne of Cabin Fever Sporting Goods, Victoria looked on at a local hunt club. This spring, Chanhassen and Chaska high schools will compete in the Minnesota Clay Target State League. Prerequisites for participation are a gun safety certificate and transportation to and from the Watertown Rod and Gun Club. Participants can earn a letter in the new sport.
FILE PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE Last spring this teen did target shooting as Jeff Byrne of Cabin Fever Sporting Goods, Victoria looked on at a local hunt club. This spring, Chanhassen and Chaska high schools will compete in the Minnesota Clay Target State League. Prerequisites for participation are a gun safety certificate and transportation to and from the Watertown Rod and Gun Club. Participants can earn a letter in the new sport.
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ChanChaska clay target club launches in March
BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com This spring, Chanhassen and Chaska high schools will participate in the Minnesota Clay Target League, joining other area high schools like Wayzata, Minnetonka, and Hopkins that have competitive clubs. Clay shooting enthusiast Will Swanson of rural Cologne is happy to see the sport being offered at the two high schools. He has three sons—one is a 9th grader at Chaska High School, another attends Chaska Middl...
Plaids, pleats and pastels
Fashion stylist Latrenda Schechter (www.ruby-madison.com) will be offering complimentary fashion ...
'Rehab Addict' returns Feb. 23
Savvy covergirl and Minneapolis resident Nicole Curtis returns to the DIY network for the second ...
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EP boys hockey: Health to determine section success
In near-unanimous fashion, the Eden Prairie High School boys hockey team was awarded the No....
EP swim/dive team stays on goal-seeking task
If the Eden Prairie High School swim/dive team was working off a grocery list, it would be h...
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