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2026 Voters Guide Now Available at Carver County Local News
CCLN’s 2026 Election & Voter Guide features responses from candidates across local, county, state and federal races. The guide is available online in an interactive digital format and as a complete downloadable PDF.
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$23.8 Million Park Plan Approved in Chaska
Following considerable public input and about two years of planning, Chaska’s newest park was unanimously approved for development at the City Council’s Sept. 14 meeting. Temporarily known as the Southwest Community Park, the 70-plus-acre park site sits east of Highway 212, south of Big Woods Boulevard and north of Chaska Boulevard. “It will be destination park,” Chaska Parks and Recreation Director Marshall Grange told the council. “It’s going to draw people from across the metro and get people to experience all the great things Chaska has to offer. But day in, day out, it is also just going to be…
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SouthWest Transit Sets New State Fair Ridership Record
More riders are enjoying the convenience of riding SouthWest Transit buses to the Minnesota State Fair. SouthWest Transit recently reported another record-breaking year of service to the Minnesota State Fair, providing 120,158 rides — an increase of 2.2 percent over 2025. Last year’s record-breaking mark was 117,543 rides. This year’s milestone came despite a slight decline in overall fair attendance compared with 2025 and 2024. “We’re really proud to see State Fair ridership set a new record for the second year in a row,” said Erik Hansen, CEO of SouthWest Transit. “The Fair is a big operation for us, and…
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Valley Free Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Valley Evangelical Free Church is celebrating 50 years of fruitful ministry during golden jubilee events on Sept. 12 and 13. Church members, regular attendees, former attendees and the community are invited to participate.
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Chaska Approves Concept Plan for Nordic Spa Business
Scandvik Hotels received unanimous approval for its concept plan to convert the former Oak Ridge Hotel and Convention Center into a Nordic spa and hotel complex.
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Heger, Barry Advance in the Carver County Sheriff Race
As the result of Tuesday’s primary election, the Carver County sheriff race has been whittled down to two candidates for the upcoming Nov. 3 general election. Jessica Heger had the strongest support among voters and Patrick Barry came in second.
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Carver County 2026 Sheriff Race Features Five Candidates
Five candidates for Carver County Sheriff are on the Aug. 11 primary ballot. The top two vote getters will advance to the Nov. 3 election, with the ultimate winner replacing Sheriff Jason Kamerud, who has served in the nonpartisan role since 2019.
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Copper Treatment Seeks to Control Zebra Mussels on Lake Riley
Minnesota’s first-ever, whole-lake application of copper sulfate in the battle against invasive zebra mussels is taking place this summer on Lake Riley, situated on the border of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie.
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River City Days Celebrates 50 Years of Bringing Chaska Community Together
For 50 years, River City Days has been pulling Chaska residents and visitors together for a weekend of summer fun. This year’s edition of River City Days — July 23-26 — promises to add a few new wrinkles that will ramp up the entertainment value for attendees.
