West Carver News

Serving the western Carver County area including Watertown, Mayer, and New Germany – an online-only news publication

Mayer City Council approves water tower repairs after dispute with original contractor

Mayer City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to award a contract for repairs to the city's water tower painting. The move comes after the...

Mayer City Council reviews positive financial performance at March meeting

The Mayer City Council convened on Monday night to review the city's financial performance for the previous year and discuss upcoming budgetary considerations. Audit and...

Watertown 18 year old involved in Sibley County traffic crashFree Access

A young driver from Watertown was involved in an early morning traffic crash Tuesday in Sibley County. The Minnesota State Patrol said that around 6:40...

Protecting the US during the Cold War

The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis demonstrated our nation’s strength and defense capabilities in preventing a nuclear conflict. During this time, the Duluth SAGE Direction Center...

MN’s housing shortage: time to end local snobbism?

Minnesota faces a serious housing shortage. All across the state, communities grapple with the rising cost of housing and a lack of available units. While...

Sketchpad’s ‘Whirlwind’ graphical interaction

As World War II drew to a close, the United States embarked on Project Whirlwind. At the time, “whirlwind” evoked images of fast, powerful, and...

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     Smoke free 2 bd apts open May & June. $600 p/mo + elec. One year leases, no pets & deposit

  • RIDING LAWN MOWER

    – John Deere 112, with 38″ mower, rebuilt engine. $600 obo. Call 952-693-1599. 38-42s

  • WICKER FURNTURE SET

    – 5-pieces. Inculdes chair, rocker, love seat. All with cushions. Matching square and rectangle tables with glass top. Furiture always

  • BALER

    – New Holland, BC5060. Always stored inside. Apprx. 2,000 to 2,500 bales. Bale chute, no thrower, hydraulic bale chamber pressure.

  • WHITE CHINESE GEESE

    – Pair or trio. Good layers and sitters. Lester Prairie. Call 320-395-2220. 37-41s

W-M/MW’s McCabe earns All-Area Gymnast of The Year

W-M/MW’s McCabe earns All-Area Gymnast of The YearFree Access

WATERTOWN – It’s been an impressive career for Watertown-Mayer/Mound Westonka’s Maggie McCabe. A senior, McCabe capped off her stellar career for the Royals with a...

W-M’s Burkett dominates the field to earn All-Area Wrestler of The Year

W-M’s Burkett dominates the field to earn All-Area Wrestler of The YearFree Access

WATERTOWN – To say Watertown-Mayer’s Bryce Burkett dominated this season is an understatement. The junior went 54-0 this past season en route to winning his...

D/WM’s Winter captures All-Area Boys Swimmer of The Year

D/WM’s Winter captures All-Area Boys Swimmer of The Year

DELANO – For Delano/Watertown-Mayer coach Mark Seguin, there's nothing better than having an athlete who is willing to work hard and set an example. That’s...

Mayer public hearing 4/11/24: Old Fire Hall parking lot


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ACCEPT INPUT ON A PROPOSED VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FROM THE REQUIRED THIRTY (30)...

Mayer notice of seat vacancy


City of MayerNotice of City Council Seat VacancyNotice is hereby given that the City of Mayer has an immediate vacancy for residents to serve on...

Hollywood Township ad for bids: mowing and hay ground rental


Lawn Mowing and Hay Ground Rental QuotesHollywood Township is currently taking quotes for lawn mowing services and hay ground rental. The hay ground is approximately...