Carver County Local News is local nonprofit, nonpartisan digital newspaper serving Chaska, Chanhassen, Carver, and Victoria, Minnesota. Our mission is to provide quality news, sports, and features to residents of our communities.
Chaska's Ghost Stories, an Execution and other River City Stories from the Chaska Historical Society
Lisa Oberski and Connie Jacobs from the Chaska Historical Society join us to talk about some of the fascinating history to be found in downtown Chaska!
What was Chaska like back in the 1800s. And how did it lead to the community that we are today?
10 Mar 2026
Public Safety and Policing in Carver County with Sheriff Jason Kamerud
We sit down for a candid conversation with Sheriff Jason Kamerud, and talk about public safety and policing in Carver County.
3 Feb 2026
Small Business in Carver County / Health and Fitness with Steve Ritz of Fitness First
We sit down with Steve Ritz, owner and founder of Fitness First in Chaska, to hear his perspective on doing doing business in Carver County. In the second half of our podcast we talk about health and fitness, and how to be successful when making changes towards a fitter, healthier lifestyle.
6 Jan 2026
Community Engagement and the Business Climate with Sarah Amundsen and Travis Glenzer
We talk with Sarah Amundsen the founder and owner of Hayloft Studios and Travis Glenzer the General Manager of Southern Social Chaska about how businesses engage with their community, and the business climate in Carver County.
23 Dec 2025
Interview with Dominic Papatola of Community Giving Foundation and Laura Helmer of Carver County Community Foundation
In this episode, we explore the nonprofit funding ecosystem in Minnesota and Carver County with Dominic Papatola of the Community Giving Foundation and Laura Helmer of the Carver County Community Foundation. We talk about where funding comes from, how it is managed, distributed, and how these foundations ensure that contributions make it to the hands of people who are most in need. Tune in for more!
9 Dec 2025
Interview with Andy Mooney of Red Bench Bakery and Kent Kramp of Cy's Bar and Grill
In this episode, we talk with two Chaska restauranteurs and small business owners, Andy Mooney of the acclaimed Red Bench Bakery, and Kent Kramp of the long-time local favorite, Cy's Bar and Grill. We talk about how they got started in the restaurant business to what drives them, community engagement, and running a successful business. Tune in for some great conversation and insights!
25 Nov 2025
Interview with Chaska Lions Brian Dahlke and Kevin Westerhaus
In this episode, we talk with Brian Dahlke and Kevin Westerhaus about the Chaska Lions and their deep connections to our community. They share with us how Lions has impacted our community both through the international organization as well as the local chapters through programs such as supporting first responders, planting trees in our community, and raising money to fight childhood cancer.
11 Nov 2025
Interview with Chaska Rotary Co-Presidents Ryan Seibert and Matt Podhradsky
In this episode, we talk with Ryan Seibert and Matt Podhradsky, the co-presidents of Chaska Rotary, where they share with us the mission of Rotary, both locally and internationally. They also share some of their success stories, and how Rotary's many contributions to the community over the years ranging from the Miracle Field to repairing homes of those who are in times of need, can have deep, meaningful impact within our community.
28 Oct 2025
Interview with ACT United Founder and Executive Director Jessica Bartholomew
In this episode, we talk with Jessica Bartholomew, founder and executive director of ACT United, and learn how she reaches out to over 3,000 children and parents a year to help teach them to identify warning signs of human trafficking, and how to avoid being a victim. Also, we dive into the nuts and bolts and share some important information on how you can protect yourself and your child from these crimes.
14 Oct 2025
Interview with LoveINC Executive Director Al Norby
We spend some time interviewing Al Norby, the Executive Director for LoveINC of Carver County, a community nonprofit that helps residents in need. This past year, LoveINC has helped over 800 families in our county in addition to taking over 2,300 calls for assistance, while being support by 30 churches throughout the county.
30 Sept 2025
Interview with Carver County Deputy Division Director of Health Services Dr. Richard Scott
We spend some time with Dr. Richard Scott, the Deputy Division Director of Health Services for Carver County. We learn about Carver County Public Health’s mission to support residents of our county, as well as challenges and opportunities for keeping our communities healthy. We learn more about what it is doing to help residents stay one of the healthiest communities in America.
9 Sept 2025
Interview with Carver County CDA Executive Director Allison Streich
The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is celebrating 45 years of supporting housing affordability for homeowners and renters of Carver County this year. In this episode, we get some insight into what our communities are doing to help families afford homes in our area, as we speak with Carver County CDA Executive Director Allison Streich.
26 Aug 2025
Interview with Carver Co. Library Director Jodi Edstrom
Books, learning, technology, and community! We discuss all of these topics including what services libraries offer and what they'll look like in the future, with Carver County Library Director Jodi Edstrom.
12 Aug 2025
Interview with ECCS Superintendent Dr. Erin Rathke
We sit down and talk about the budget, quality education, retaining great educators, and the impact of technology in education with Dr. Erin Rathke, Superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools.
29 Jul 2025
Interview with SW Transit CEO Erik Hansen...
We sit down and talk about transportation, growth in the metro, and what the future holds, with SW Transit CEO Erik Hansen.
15 Jul 2025
Interview with SW Metro Chamber Executive Director Steve Curtis...
We sit down and talk about promoting business in Carver County with Steve Curtis, the Executive Director of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce.
1 Jul 2025
Interview with Carver County Public Works Director Lyndon Robjent...
We interview the Director of Public Works/Chief Engineer for Carver County, Lyndon Robjent to talk about construction, planning, and of course... traffic!
13 Jun 2025
Interview with Chaska Police Chief Ryan Seibert...
interview with Chaska Police Chief Ryan Seibert
5 Feb 2025
Interview with Former Chaska Mayor Bob Roepke...
Mike Huang (Carver County Local News) and Ryan Dahnert (The Hub) interview former Chaska Mayor Bob Roepke in the first episode of The Carver County Local News podcast.
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