Preserving a Chaska landmark: Guardian Angels restoring church, looks to public for help
The brick walls of Guardian Angels Catholic Church have protected its parishioners from the elements for 125 years. “The skin of the church is peeling off like a bad sunburn,” said the Rev. Paul ...
Boy Scout seeks to preserve some of Chaska’s oldest books
With its historical relics, worn but sturdy wood reading table and hundreds of ancient books lining the walls, it’s easy to imagine friars hard at work in the Guardian Angels Friary Library.
Obituaries from the Dec. 31 Herald
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Chaska, with Father Paul Jarvis celebrating. The visitation was held Monday, Dec. 28, from 4-8 p.m ...
It’s the end of an era May 28, as the last bell rings for Guardian Angels Catholic School
Look up the word “home” and you’ll probably find synonyms like “habitat” or “property.” Ask a Guardian Angels Catholic School student or teacher, and they’ll give you a much different ...
Chaska churches celebrate 150 years
By Mollee Francisco  These are two birthday cakes you don’t want to stand too close to when all the candles are lit. Two of the town’s oldest organized churches celebrate 150 years in ...
Obituary for Anthony J. Koll
Anthony John “Tony” Koll, age 84, of Chaska, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m. with the ...
Local pianists perform at honors concert
Twenty-one area students performed in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association’s 77th annual State Honors Concert. The concert was held in the Auditorium of the Minneapolis Convention Center ...
Chan native has made music his vocation and inspiration
BY UNSIE ZUEGE [email protected] Chanhassen native and Chaska High School graduate Elliott Blaufuss hustled his first gig at the age of 10 or 11 years old at Chan-hassen Elementary School during ...