| Chaska, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
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| - Mayor | Gary F. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers This is a List of counties in Minnesota. There are 87 counties in the U Carver County is a County located in the US state of Minnesota A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Van Eyll |
| Area | |
| - Total | 14. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 sq mi (37. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²) |
| - Land | 13. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 7 sq mi (35. 5 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 6 sq mi (1. 6 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 22,467 |
| - Density | 1,639. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/sq mi (633/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55318 |
| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-10972[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641129[2] |
| Website: www.ci.chaska.mn.us | |
Chaska is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 952 is the Telephone numbering plan code in Minnesota for the southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis-St Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Carver County is a County located in the US state of Minnesota Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 17,449 as of the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Carver County[3]. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Carver County is a County located in the US state of Minnesota
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 3 square miles (37. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²), of which, 13. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 7 square miles (35. 6 km²) of it is land and 0. 6 square miles (1. 6 km²) of it (4. 25%) is water. The downtown portion of Chaska lies on the Minnesota River.
U. S. Highway 212 and Minnesota Highway 41 are two of the main routes in the city. US Route 212 is a spur of US Route 12. Though it currently never intersects U Minnesota State Highway 41 is a Highway in Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with U
Demographics
As of 2005, there were 22,467 people and 8,194 households residing in the city. The population density was 1,640 people per square mile (633/km²). Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume [4] There were 6,235 housing units at an average density of 454. 1/sq mi (175. 3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93. 71% White, 1. 02% African American, 0. 28% Native American, 1. 67% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 2. 18% from other races, and 1. 13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5. 81% of the population. 39. 2% were of German, 12. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as 6% Norwegian, 8. Norwegians See also History of Norway and Demography of Norway. 7% Irish and 5. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate 1% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,104 households out of which 47. 2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59. 1% were married couples living together, 10. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26. 5% were non-families. 20. 8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5. 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 82 and the average family size was 3. 31.
In the city the population was spread out with 32. 5% under the age of 18, 7. 7% from 18 to 24, 36. 8% from 25 to 44, 17. 1% from 45 to 64, and 5. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100. 0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96. 8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,325, and the median income for a family was $69,612. Males had a median income of $45,401 versus $32,312 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,368. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 3. 4% of families and 4. 7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 6. 4% of those age 65 or over. Chaska: 1769 - 2004
History
Chaska's history reflects the influence of the Native American culture. The first inhabitants are believed to be the Mound Builders, whose ancient communities are marked by mounds in City Square. Later, the Dakota (commonly known as the Sioux) were the primary nation in this region known as the Big Woods. Although the Indian mounds located in Chaska City Square indicate the immediate area was inhabited years before 1769, that's the year Chaska's recorded history began.
In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys. Jonathan Carver ( April 13[[ 715]] &ndash January 31[[ 780]] was an American explorer and writer The Minnesota River is a Tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 332 miles (534 km long in the U French Canadian fur traders traveled the waterways, trading with the Dakota in the early 1800s. During this time, Jean-Baptiste Faribault established a trading post in Chaska. Jean-Baptiste Faribault ( 19 October 1775 &ndash 20 August 1860) was a trader with the Indians and early settler in Minnesota
In 1851, the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux officially opened Little Rapids, as Chaska was then known, to settlement. The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux was a treaty signed on July 23, 1851, between the United States government and the Sioux Indians who lived Soon after, speculators moved into the new territory. Among the earliest was Thomas Andrew Holmes who, in August of 1851, claimed a 20 acre clearing as the Chaska townsite.
The name "Chaska" is derived from a Dakota word often given as a name to the first born male child. Records show that David L. Fuller purchased the "Shaska" townsite from Holmes in 1852. In 1857, the townsite was platted by the Shaska Company. In the same year, construction began on the original Carver County Courthouse located where the post office and KleinBank now stand in downtown Chaska. Chaska was incorporated as a village in 1871 and, by special legislative charter, as a city in 1891.
An abundance of high quality clay led to the start of brick making in 1857. By the 1880s, as a result of the clay resources, Chaska was a thriving brick manufacturing center. Bricks were shipped by boat to Saint Paul and, although the City grew as a result of steamboat trade, it was not until the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway was built through town in 1873 that rapid expansion began. The Minneapolis and St Louis Railway (M&StL now defunct was an American Railroad that built and operated lines radiating south and west from Minneapolis
With the advent of the twentieth century came other industries, including the processing of beet sugar and other agricultural products; flour making, butter making, the canning of peas, corn, and tomatoes, and the curing of sauerkraut and pickles.
In a national poll in 2007, Chaska was named the eighth best city in the United States. [5]
Growth
Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, Chaska's population averaged about 2,000 and the nature of the City remained unchanged. The City retained its small town image until the 1950s when the transition to a metropolitan community began. The expansion of the seven county metropolitan area reached Chaska in the 1960s. With that expansion came the introduction of the Jonathan New Town design concept in 1966. The Jonathan "new town" development within Chaska brought new land, new jobs and new people to the community.
This period of transition and expansion continues today. Dozens of modern industries have located to Chaska 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. Although the community has seen much growth, development regulations and sound planning have ensured Chaska's small sense of community and the preservation of its rich heritage.
In early 2005, the city of Chaska annexed the remaining portion of Chaska Township. Current plans for the area include a 600-acre residential "smart growth"-styled development.
A new explosion in the population is expected after the construction of the U. S. Highway 212 freeway passing through the heart of Chaska, serving as a fast, direct, link to the heart of the Twin Cities. US Route 212 is a spur of US Route 12. Though it currently never intersects U This freeway will include a bus rapid transit route serving Chaska with fast, efficient mass transit to the Twin Cities. Bus rapid transit ( BRT) is a broad term given to a variety of transportation systems that through improvements to infrastructure vehicles and scheduling attempt to use
Technology
For over five years, the City of Chaska has been successfully operating an Internet service for businesses and government entities, Chaska. net. Since 2004, this service has been available to Chaska's residents via Wi-Fi transmitters located throughout the city. Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used The success of this system has led other cities, such as Minneapolis, Minnesota to look at Chaska as a model for future wireless internet networks. Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers
Industry
Chaska is the home of numerous industrial and manufacturing concerns. Among them are TPI Specialties, Update Ltd, Wigen Water Technologies, and Hartman Homes. TPI Specialties is the name of an auto parts manufacturer specializing in air induction and fuel delivery parts with a particular emphasis on GM Tuned Port Injection
Education
Children attend District 112 (Public) and several private institutions including Guardian Angels Catholic School located in the downtown area. Guardian Angels Catholic Church is a historic church located in Chaska Minnesota founded in 1858.
Politics
Chaska is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by John Kline, a Republican, scoring 2. Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District covers the south Twin Cities metro area and contains all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue John Paul Kline (born September 6, 1947 in Allentown Pennsylvania) is an American Politician. 8% progressive on a range of issues[6] and 88% conservative based on 2006 House votes. Progressivism is a term that refers to a broad school of international social and political philosophies. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. [7]
Points of interest
- Hazeltine National Golf Club
- Chaska Town Course
- Chaska Community Center
- Chaska High School
- Guardian Angels Church
References
- ^ American FactFinder. Hazeltine National Golf Club is a golf club located in Chaska Minnesota. The Chaska Community Center (Abbreviated CCC located in Chaska Minnesota, is a place for local citizens to convene and socialize Chaska High School (CHS is a public High school located in Chaska, Minnesota, a southwestern Suburb of the Minneapolis-St Guardian Angels Catholic Church is a historic church located in Chaska Minnesota founded in 1858. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Minnesota population estimates: number and characteristics of the current population. Minnesota Department of Administration (2005). Retrieved on 2006-12-12. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian
- ^ Best Place to Live:Top 100. CNN/Money Magazine (2007).
- ^ Grossman, Joshua. ProgressivePunch Leading with the Left. All Issues. ProgressivePunch. Retrieved on 2007-09-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz
- ^ ACU Ratings of Congress, 2006. American Conservative Union (2006). Retrieved on 2007-09-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz
8. Johnny Cash mentioned Chaska in I've Been Everywhere.
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