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Chanhassen Council Clarifies E-Bike Rules for Residents

Written: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council discussed electric bike regulations and safety guidelines during a July 25 meeting, providing residents with clear information about where e-bikes are legal to ride and how…

StoryCity Hall Relocation and Opening Events

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Chanhassen opens new City Hall with ribbon cutting next week

Written: Monday, June 15, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council announced that the city's new municipal building is ready for operations, with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for September 22nd and a public open house planned for No…

StoryCivic Campus Project Update & Holiday Tree Planting

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Chanhassen plants 22-foot holiday tree at civic campus

Written: Monday, June 15, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council heard an update on the civic campus project this week, which is moving forward with the planting of a large holiday tree as part of Phase 2 construction. The city also anno…

StoryPublic Works Department Seasonal Operations and Safety

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Chanhassen honors Public Works Department during appreciation week

Written: Monday, June 15, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council held a Public Works Appreciation Week meeting on May 16 to highlight the essential seasonal work performed by the city's Public Works Department, which maintains everything…

StorySmoke Alarm Maintenance and Safety Guidelines

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City Council shares smoke alarm safety tips for residents

Written: Sunday, June 14, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council held a public safety discussion on smoke alarm maintenance, offering guidance to help residents understand what their alarms are trying to tell them and when to replace the…

StorySenior Center Name Change Initiative

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Chanhassen announces community events, seeks Senior Center name ideas

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council highlighted several upcoming community initiatives and events during its recent meeting, including a push for residents to suggest a new name for the Senior Center before a…

StoryChanhassen Community Events and Planning

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Chanhassen announces summer events, seeks resident feedback

Written: Monday, June 15, 2026

During a Thursday broadcast from City Center Park, Chanhassen city officials announced upcoming community celebrations and asked residents to weigh in on city matters through a quick online survey exp…

StorySummer Concert Series Kickoff

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Chanhassen kicks off summer with concerts and July 4th festivities

Written: Monday, June 15, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council held a brief meeting on June 12 to announce upcoming community events and provide updates on several ongoing city matters, including development projects and infrastructure…

StoryLocal Vendor Relocation due to Development

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Chanhassen updates residents on development, fiber installation, robot staff

Written: Monday, June 15, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council held a check-in meeting Thursday to brief residents on three major city initiatives: the relocation of a beloved corn vendor, ongoing fiber optic cable installation, and th…

StoryJuly 4th Celebration Review

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Chanhassen updates residents on summer construction, celebrates July 4th success

Written: Sunday, June 14, 2026

The Chanhassen City Council held a community check-in on July 10 to brief residents on major road closures coming this month and construction projects reshaping the city's civic campus and recreationa…

StoryDiscussion of Explore Minnesota's economic impact on tourism

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Explore Minnesota Touts Significant Economic Contributions, $1,000 Annual Tax Savings for Households

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state's official tourism promotion agency, presented a compelling case for its significant economic contributions during a recent Minnesota House discussion. The agency…

StoryInterest on contributions to a first-time home buyer account (1.4.14) evaluation and vote

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Minnesota Commission Recommends Repeal of First-Time Home Buyer Tax Incentive

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

A Minnesota House commission recently voted to recommend the repeal of a state tax incentive designed to aid first-time home buyers, citing significant underutilization of the program. During a meetin…

StoryApproval of June 17, 2026, meeting minutes

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Minnesota House Commission Formally Approves June 17 Meeting Minutes

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota House of Representatives’ commission formally approved the minutes from its June 17, 2026, meeting during a session held on Wednesday, July 25, 2026, in Capital Room 120. The motion to a…

StoryHomeowners Associations (HOAs) and Local Government Mandates

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House committee approves bill limiting HOA mandates by cities

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota House committee voted 11-1 on March 2 to approve House File 2614, a bipartisan bill that would prevent local governments from requiring homeowners associations as a condition of approvin…

StoryParent Notification of Adverse Incidents in Schools

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House committee deadlocks on school safety and health education bills

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota House Education Committee met March 24 to consider four education bills, advancing two with amendments while two others stalled in tied votes. The deadlocked votes highlight deep divisio…

StoryLegislative session end summary

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Minnesota Senate Wraps Session with 'A-Grade' Claim Amidst Key Accomplishments and Unresolved Debates

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota Senate concluded its 2026 legislative session with Majority Leader Erin Murphy asserting an 'A-grade' for the chamber's performance, despite end-of-session frustrations and several high-…

StoryData center development and economic impact

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Minnesota Sees Economic Boom from Data Centers Amid Energy Concerns

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Minnesota is experiencing a significant economic boost from the burgeoning development of hyper-scale data centers, which are bringing thousands of jobs and substantial property tax windfalls to local…

StoryAddressing federal payment withholding and deferrals

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Minnesota DHS Faces Federal Payment Threats Amid Medicaid Provider Woes

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is navigating significant federal scrutiny and the threat of substantial payment withholding, as state lawmakers pressed officials during a July 1st he…

StoryREAD Act Implementation Update

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Senate advances literacy aid reform bill amid district funding concerns

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota Senate on March 25 advanced a bill that would overhaul how the state distributes literacy funding to schools, shifting from a performance-based model to one focused on student need. The…

StoryFood Insecurity and Food Assistance System Strain in Minnesota

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Minnesota Senate examines food crisis amid federal cuts

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota Senate held a hearing on October 7 to discuss escalating food insecurity in the state, where food shelf visits have nearly tripled since 2020 and federal funding cuts threaten to worsen…