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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.
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Olympic Dreams: Chaska Curler Ready to Compete in Italy
Taylor Anderson-Heide is a fixture at the Chaska facility and a member of Team USA’s women’s curling team that will compete in February during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Anderson-Heide says she’s “super excited” about the upcoming international competition.
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Chaska Officer Offers Encouragement, Not Just Enforcement
The Chaska Police Department is poised to hire a full-time mental health clinician to assist with its ongoing Enhanced Services effort, led by Sgt. Mike Duzan.
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Carver County Jail Won’t House ICE Detainees
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity has ramped up across the Twin Cities, area residents have lined up to passionately express their opinions on a rumored plan to house detainees in the Carver County Jail. Trouble is, there never was serious consideration given to the idea.
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Chaska Resident Pledges Matching Grant to Help Restore Cemetery
Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Chaska could soon see a few improvements, thanks in part to a local resident’s desire to kick-start a needed restoration effort.
