The Carver County Local News Podcast

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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.

  1. Mar 31

    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?

  2. Mar 10

    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 3

    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.

  4. Jan 6

    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.

  5. 12/23/2025

    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!

  6. 12/09/2025

    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!

  7. 11/25/2025

    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.

  8. 11/11/2025

    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.

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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.

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