Author:

Allison Larson

Allison Larson grew up in Iowa and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and Drake University. She has spent most of her career working in communications and training positions. Currently, she is a communications associate director at Optum, leading a small team that focuses on employee communications. She and her husband, Steve, have one son and reside in Chaska. When not at work, she enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and baking.

ARTICLES:

• Chaska
  Transportation

  Projects Impacting Highways 41 and 10 Begin Soon

  March 15, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Get ready for construction season! There are big plans for Highways 10 and 41 coming soon to Chaska, likely to begin April.

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• County
  Arts & Culture

  Carver County Libraries Host Slate of Free Adult Programs

  March 12, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Make plans to visit Carver County libraries in March – there are some great free programs planned!

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• Chaska
  Community

  City Square Park Improvements Coming This Summer

  March 9, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Chaska’s City Square Park will undergo improvements later this summer. Located in the historic downtown district, this park includes some unique features, such as a gazebo and Indian burial mounds.

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• County
  Lifestyle

  Join in on Gaming Fun at Carver County Libraries

  March 7, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Enjoy games? There are lots of great opportunities to play or learn about new games at Carver County Libraries.

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• General
  Food & Restaurants

  Sourdough Bread: Delicious and Nutritious

  March 2, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Sourdough adds a distinctive tang to favorite bread recipes. It’s surprisingly easy to create and use.

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• County
  Arts & Culture

  Library Achievements Set Up for 2025 Success

  February 17, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Carver County Libraries achieved great success in 2024, which sets them up well for even greater accomplishments in 2025: including increased adult and youth program participation, improvements in material acquisitions, enhanced technology services, and intergenerational programming, fostering community engagement and literacy development.

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• General
  Food & Restaurants

  Rustle Up Easy Dinners With Rotisserie Chicken

  February 15, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Looking for something quick and easy to make for dinner? A rotisserie chicken is versatile and can be used for many different recipes.

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• Chaska
  Business, Food & Restaurants

  Check Out Newest Chaska Restaurant: Jersey Mike’s Subs

  February 14, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Jersey Mike’s Subs opened in Chaska on Feb. 12, offering a variety of customizable sandwiches and desserts. The local ownership emphasizes community involvement, with a charity “Month of Giving” planned for March to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota.

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• General
  Community

  Looking for Fun? Take Part in Cache Odyssey GeoTour

  February 8, 2025
  Allison Larson

  

  Geocaching is a fun activity for people of all ages. Learn more about Cache Odyssey GeoTours, with geocaches hidden in every state.

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