Welcome back to Living In Carver County, the podcast that dives deep into the people, places, and stories that make our corner of Minnesota so vibrant. In this episode, we are spotlighting a powerful force in local journalism—one that’s bringing news back to the heart of our community.

Joining me is Mike Huang, board chair of Carver County Local News, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a bold mission: to restore a dedicated news operation to Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria. In an era where local reporting is vanishing, this grassroots effort is stepping up to keep our residents informed—covering everything from city council meetings and school updates to sports scores and neighborhood events.

Fueled by volunteer subscriptions and community donations, Carver County Local News isn’t just reporting stories—it’s building a civic lifeline. In this episode, Mike shares the vision behind the organization, the challenges of launching a nonprofit newsroom, and why local journalism is essential to the health of our towns.

So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s explore how one group is rewriting the narrative for local news—right here in Carver County.

To scribe: http://cclocalnews.org

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