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Carver County Secures Final Funding for Highway 212 Project
The Minnesota State Legislature passed a budget bill allocating $25 million to Carver County’s Highway 212 project, allowing the County to move forward with the project’s second phase. Once that phase is completed, Highway 212 will feature a four-lane expressway through the entire County.
07/23/2021 11:00 AM
County Celebrates Reopening of Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail
Carver County recently celebrated the reopening of the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail between Dell Road in the City of Eden Prairie and Bluff Creek Drive in the City of Chanhassen.
07/22/2021 2:41 PM
Carver County Helps Turn County Purple, Honors Prince Rogers Nelson
The Government Center has its exterior lighted purple during June evenings and nights to honor the late Prince Rogers Nelson, the Arts Consortium of Carver County’s honorary member for 2021.
06/09/2021 10:00 AM
Carver County Issues Property Tax Deadline Reminder
Carver County reminds residents and businesses about upcoming property tax deadlines.
05/10/2021 10:00 AM
Spring Load Restrictions End April 12
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end spring load restrictions (SLR) in the SOUTHEAST and METRO frost zones Monday, April 12, 2021 at 12:01 AM.
04/09/2021 2:00 PM
County Credit Rated "AAA" In Latest S&P Global Ratings
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings recently assigned its best possible “AAA” long-term rating to the Carver County Community Development Agency’s (CDA) $8.8 million series 2021A-C governmental development refunding bonds.
04/05/2021 12:30 PM
Carver County Ranked Healthiest Minnesota County for Ninth Straight Year
For the ninth consecutive year, Carver County ranks first among all Minnesota counties in the annual County Health Rankings report, released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI).
03/31/2021 12:30 AM
Spring Load Restrictions Start March 4
Spring Load Restrictions (SLR) goes into effect on all Carver County Highways on Thursday, March 4, 2021, and remain in effect until further notice.
03/03/2021 11:31 AM
County's Mental Health Crisis Program Part of Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program
Carver County is pleased to announce it received the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 State Planning Grant through Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline).
02/16/2021 1:00 PM
Body-Worn Camera Policy
The Carver County Sheriff's Office is considering the implementation of body-worn cameras.
02/12/2021 8:00 AM
Board Approves Pandemic Housing Relief Funding for Residents, Landlords
The Carver County Board of Commissioners approved housing assistance programs for Carver County residents and landlords suffering negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications open on Wednesday, Jan. 20, with funding available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
01/20/2021 10:30 AM
County Welcomes New Commissioners Fahey, Udermann to Board
The County Board of Commissioners welcomed two new members as Matt Udermann and John P. Fahey were sworn in on Monday, Jan. 4. Current Commissioner Gayle Degler was also sworn in during the socially-distanced, limited attendance ceremony.
01/19/2021 8:30 AM
County Notified by State of UK Variant of COVID-19 Case
Carver County Public Health officials confirmed that the Minnesota Department of Health notified them of a County resident who tested positive for the UK variant of COVID-19.
01/11/2021 3:30 PM
Carver County Board Approves 2021 Budget, Zero-Impact Levy
Carver County Commissioners approved the 2021 budget and levy, which includes no County tax impact on the average-value home.
12/29/2020 3:00 PM
County Plans To Administer First COVID-19 Vaccines to EMS Staff
Carver County Public Health announced it plans to administer its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to law enforcement and fire department personnel with EMS certification, along with those contractors and employees whose job it is to administer the vaccine.
12/29/2020 8:30 AM
County, Ridgeview Collaborate On Mobile Clinic Semi-Trailer
Carver County partnered with Ridgeview Medical Clinic to purchase a semi-trailer outfitted as a mobile clinic and emergency response vehicle using CARES Act funding.
12/22/2020 10:00 AM
County, CDA Partner To Help Businesses, Residents Impacts by COVID-19
The Carver County Board of Commissioners last week approved a $3.6 million financial assistance package to support small, local business and residents impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
12/22/2020 9:00 AM
County Asks for Public's Assistance In COVID-19 Response
Carver County Public Health asks its residents to assist in the response to keep the coronavirus pandemic from overwhelming local health-care facilities and help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
11/23/2020 3:00 PM
County Receives $2.5 Million In State Funds For Lake Waconia Regional Park Pavilion
Carver County received $2.5 million from the most recent State bonding bill to use towards a waterfront pavilion and other support services in the redesigned Lake Waconia Regional Park. The County plans to provide a matching $2.5 million to complete this portion of the project.
11/03/2020 8:30 AM
County Provides Initial Update on CARES Act Spending
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released its first local government Coronavirus Relief Fund spending report for the period ending September 30, 2020, showing Carver County distributed $2.9 million of its $12.85 million grant funds so far.
10/28/2020 11:00 AM