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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… read more >>
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How to Respectfully Address Your Local Public Board
Carver County Commissioners update, January 2026: Commissioners Lisa Anderson highlight the importance of local governance and citizen engagement. Residents are encouraged to verify information before attending meetings and to communicate… read more >>
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Chanhassen Corner: New Year, New Activities
Chanhassen Corner, January 2026: Chanhassen’s January events include a community open house, Kids Night, a Royal Ball, and a Sweetheart Dance. Residents are reminded about winter parking, recycling, and upcoming… read more >>
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Sharing the City of Carver’s Top 10 Memorable Moments of 2025
Mayor’s Corner for Carver, January 2026: In her New Year message, Mayor Courtney Johnson highlights Carver’s top achievements of 2025, including the Merriam Junction Trail progress, Fire Department leadership changes,… read more >>
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ICE Operation in Chanhassen Sparks Community Response
A federal ICE operation at a Chanhassen construction site on Dec. 13 left two workers on a rooftop in subzero weather and drew a growing crowd of residents. Witnesses describe… read more >>
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Chat with Matt | 6.9 Millions Reasons To Rethink Resolutions
Carver County Commissioners update, December 2025: Commissioner Matt Udermann talks about “Engage 50” – which encourages community members to volunteer hours, have meaningful conversations, express gratitude, make new connections, and… read more >>
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Chanhassen Corner: Winter Events, City News and Council Updates
Chanhassen Corner, December 2025: Chanhassen is busy with holiday events, including Toys for Tots, a Gingerbread House Contest, and a Tree Lighting Ceremony. The community can participate in food drives… read more >>
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Mayor’s Corner: December 2025 Newsletter
Mayor’s Corner for Carver, December 2025: Carver Mayor Courtney Johnson shares community updates, including the start of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the annual Mayors Luncheon featuring four female mayors, awards… read more >>
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Chanhassen Requests that DNR Loosen Boating Restrictions on Lake Minnewashta
Chanhassen City Council, by a 5-0 vote, has decided to move forward with a request to MN DNR to raise Lake Minnewashta’s Slow-No Wake elevation from 945.0′ to 945.5′. After… read more >>
