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Chaska Council Approves $47 Million Municipal Services Building
The Chaska City Council unanimously approved construction contracts for a new municipal services building at a total cost of about $47 million. The building should be operational by the end of 2027.
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Local Leaders Oppose Bill to Merge Suburban and Metro Transit Operations
A bill to consolidate transit service across the seven-county metro region has advanced within the Minnesota House of Representatives, leaving local public transportation advocates worried about what the future might hold. Introduced on March 9, House File 4111 would allow Metro Transit to swallow up four suburban transit operations on July 1, 2027.
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Carver Oaks Begins Welcoming 55+ Residents
Local leaders and area residents gathered Monday afternoon (March 2) for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the entrance to Carver Oaks, a 43-unit affordable housing project near the intersection of Jonathan Carver Parkway and Ironwood Drive.
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Concept Plan Approved for Four-Plex Benefitting Single Mothers
Single mothers in Chaska are the focus of an affordable housing project — The Inn — being proposed along Yellow Brick Road. A partnership between The Community Asset Foundation and the nonprofit Beyond New Beginnings, the concept plan for the project was approved on a 4-0 vote of the Chaska City Council on Monday, Feb. 23.
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Huge Business Park Gains Initial OK from Chaska Council
The Chaska City Council unanimously approved the concept plan for Big Woods Business Park at its Feb. 23 meeting. The project will eventually encompass upwards of 2 million square feet of building space on 378 acres of land west of Highway 212 and off Big Woods Boulevard.
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Forgotten Miracle? Chaska’s Mayasich Recalls 1956 and 1960 Olympic Hockey Success
Hockey legend and Chaska resident John Mayasich recalls the 70th anniversary of USA’s first medal in Olympic competition. He says the game has changed since 1956, but he still is enjoying watching Team USA as it competes in Italy this year.
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Minnesota House Sergeant at Arms Works to Protect Democracy
Chaska resident Lori Hodapp, the Minnesota House’s chief sergeant at arms, is gearing up for the 2026 legislative session, which begins Feb. 17. The evenly divided House faces challenging times ahead, with all that’s occurred in recent days across the state.
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Chaska’s Goal? Best Small Town in America
Chaska Mayor Taylor Hubbard presented the community’s first-ever “State of the City” address Wednesday. While much of the evening’s presentation focused on recent accomplishments and future plans for the city, Hubbard’s words were sandwiched between statements about the ongoing federal immigration enforcement activity happening throughout Minnesota.
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Ridgeview Set to Expand Primary Care Clinic in Chaska
Ridgeview will expand its Chaska primary care clinic after Allina Health’s closure, accommodating transferring providers and staff. The clinic will relocate within the same building, ensuring continuity of care for both existing and new patients.
