14 Facts About Chaska Minnesota

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An outer ring suburb of the Twin Cities, Chaska is home to the Hazeltine National Golf Club and is known for its historic downtown area located on a bend of the Minnesota River.

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Chaska Minnesota's history reflects the influence of the Native American culture.

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Name "Chaska Minnesota" is derived from a Dakota word often given as a name to the first born male child.

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Chaska Minnesota was incorporated as a village in 1871 and, by special legislative charter, as a city in 1891.

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5.

In September 2016, Chaska hosted the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Course, and in March 2018, the PGA of America, with help from the U S Curling team, announced Hazeltine would be the first American venue to host a second Ryder Cup in 2028.

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The Jonathan "new town" development within Chaska Minnesota brought new land, new jobs and new people to the community.

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Dozens of modern industries have located to Chaska Minnesota and continue to do so; residential construction adds 300 to 400 new homes per year; commercial business continues to expand offering a variety of retail and service opportunities to its residents; redevelopment of commercial areas in the downtown began in the 1980s and still continues.

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New spike in the population occurred after the construction of the Highway 212 freeway passing through the heart of Chaska Minnesota, serving as a fast, direct, link to the heart of the Twin Cities.

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Chaska Minnesota is the home of numerous industrial and manufacturing concerns.

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10.

Opening in December 2015, the Chaska Minnesota Curling Center has exceeded expectations as becoming a landmark in the city.

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In 2018, the Chaska Minnesota Curling Center was named a USA Curling National Training Center for the United States Curling Association, which means the Curling Center is able to host national events with USA Curling, and the USA Curling High Performance Program and Development Program can use the Chaska Minnesota Curling Center for practices, camps, and events.

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12.

In State Government, Chaska Minnesota is represented by Greg Boe, State Representative for District 47-B, and Julia Coleman, State Senator for District 47.

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13.

Elementary schools located in Chaska Minnesota include Clover Ridge Elementary, Jonathan Elementary, and La Academia Spanish Immersion.

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14.

Chaska Minnesota is home of the "World's Largest" 3D printed "Mustache" found at 516 N Pine St in downtown Chaska Minnesota.

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