Carver County Part of State Program For At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits

The Minnesota Department of Health announced that Carver County is part of a pilot COVID-19 Test at Home saliva program. These tests are available free of charge to any County resident who believes they need to be tested. It will soon be available to all Minnesotans.

10/22/2020 3:00 PM

County Announces Highway 212 Phase 1 Funding Goal Met

The Carver County Board of Commissioners voted to fully funding Phase 1 of the Highway 212 expansion between the Cities of Carver and Cologne.

10/14/2020 1:00 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Carver, Sibley Counties

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Carver County, as well as in Sibley County. These are the 24th and 25th counties in the state with EAB.

10/05/2020 12:00 PM

COVID-19 Help in times of crisis

10/05/2020 11:04 AM

Carver County Ranks In US News' Top 10 of Healthiest Communities

Carver County placed eighth in a national ranking of the healthiest communities, as ranked by U.S. News. Carver County was the only Minnesota county ranked in the top 10.

09/24/2020 10:00 AM

County, SouthWest Transit Partner To Offer Prime Cards

CareerForce in Chaska joined with SouthWest Transit and Carver County Health and Human Services to offer SouthWest Prime Cards to qualified County residents.

09/17/2020 11:30 AM

Carver County Ranks in Top 10 in Digital Counties Survey

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) recently ranked Carver County in its top 10 for counties with populations up to 150,000 in its 18th annual Digital Counties Survey.

09/04/2020 1:30 PM

New Alert System Helps Prevent Property Fraud

A new website aims to give Carver County residents another way to avoid falling victim to fraud. The County Land Records Department has implemented Land Notification, a website that allows residents to monitor their name or a parcel of land for real estate activity.

08/03/2020

CareerForce Services Available For Unemployed Residents as Additional Payments End

With the Federal CARES Act ending the $600 per week additional payment for unemployment insurance recipients, CareerForce Chaska stands ready to assist residents in finding a job now.

07/10/2020 8:30 AM

Coping During a Pandemic: County Offers Virtual Challenging Times Support Group

First Street Center, the County's mental health center, offers County residents a free online video support group for those struggling with difficult emotions and thoughts during the COVID-19 crisis every Thursday evening.

05/11/2020 11:30 AM

Spring Load Restrictions To End April 13, 2020

04/09/2020 7:06 PM

County Offers Income Support Applications at Alternate Sites

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Carver County’s Income Support offers its various applications at public locations throughout the County

04/08/2020 12:30 PM

County Extends Service Suspension Through May 3

The Carver County Board of Commissioners approved an extension to the current service suspension through Sunday, May 3, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board approved the License Center locations in Chaska and Chanhassen to start allowing drive-through service offerings.

04/07/2020 10:00 AM

County Veterans May Be Eligible for COVID-19 Emergency Grants

Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature recently approved $6.2 million to provide $1,000 emergency grants to Minnesota veterans and their surviving spouses financially affected by COVID-19.

04/06/2020 8:00 AM

CareerForce in Chaska Remains Available To Support Residents During Pandemic

Despite the suspension of Carver County services and the Government Center being closed to the public, CareerForce in Chaska staff remain available to support County and area residents during this uncertain time.

03/30/2020 5:00 PM

County Extends Service Suspension Through April 12

Carver County announced an extension of its current walk-up/walk-in public services suspension through Sunday, April 12, in response to the continuing COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic.

03/24/2020 1:30 PM

Mental Health Resources, Coping Strategies During COVID-19

The County offers mental health services remotely via the First Street Center and Crisis Team (available 24/7) during the current pandemic. Learn other healthy coping strategies during this uncertain time.

03/23/2020 3:00 PM

Carver County Notified of Second COVID-19 Case

County Public Health officials received notification of the County’s second COVID-19 case on Wednesday, March 18. The patient is in their 20s and recovering at home. The case is related to travel to Europe.

03/18/2020 5:00 PM

Carver County Suspends Walk-Up Service in Response to COVID-19

Carver County announced a suspension of walk-up services, except for emergency and 24/7 operations, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

03/17/2020 3:00 PM

Carver County/Ridgeview Screening Call Center, Drive-Through Testing Halted

We regret to announce that we are halting the Carver County/Ridgeview Medical Center COVID-19 screening hotline and testing center, effective immediately.

03/17/2020 2:30 PM