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Also on today's calendar: Tri-Chamber Mixer at Southern Social Chaska! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Under the Lights 2026 (milesplit.com) — Chaska runners had a strong showing at the Under the Lights 2026 meet, with several boys and girls posting competitive 5K times against big programs like Eden Prairie, Wayzata, and Northfield. The detailed results list dozens of Chaska athletes by name, giving families and fans a clear look at how local runners stacked up across multiple races.
• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Sept. 28, 2026 (va.gov) — Veterans in Chaska may want to check out a Sales Specialist opening at Home Depot listed in this week's nationwide roundup of veteran-friendly jobs. The post also highlights virtual career webinars, franchise coaching, and VA employment opportunities designed to translate military experience into civilian careers.
• Police find 27 open liquor bottles in SUV after deadly Jordan crash: Charges (fox9.com) — A 69-year-old man from Chaska was killed and his wife seriously injured when their Miata was struck in Jordan by an SUV that allegedly ran a stop sign at highway speeds. Police say they found 27 open or empty liquor bottles in the Bronco and have charged the other driver with criminal vehicular homicide and related offenses.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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