Chanhassen is a city about southwest of
Minneapolis
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in
Carver County
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and partially in
Hennepin County
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,
Minnesota
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, United States. The southwest edge of the
Minneapolis–Saint Paul
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suburbs, there is a mix of residential neighborhoods and rural landscapes. The population was 22,952 at the
2010 census.
History
The origin of the name comes from the
Dakota
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* Dakota people, a sub-tribe of the Sioux
** Dakota language, their language
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* Dakota, Illinois, a town
* Dakota, Minnesota, ...
word ''chanhasen'' meaning "sugar-maple tree" (''chan'', tree; ''haza'', a tree with sap). The northern metro area
Hassan Township carries the latter morpheme of the word to avoid confusion. Chanhassen merged with Chanhassen Township in 1967, bringing the population to 4,200.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.
U.S. Highway 212
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and Minnesota State Highways
5 and
41 are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.
Township 116 North, Range 23 West,
Fifth Principal Meridian of the
Public Land Survey System
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.
Climate
Demographics
According to data from the US Census Bureau the median household income (using data from 2008 to 2012) for Chanhassen was $103,462. For the same time period the
per capita income
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Per capita i ...
was $46,305. Three percent of the population was living below the poverty line.
2010 census
As of the
census
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of 2010, there were 22,952 people, 8,352 households, and 6,257 families living in the city. The
population density
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was . There were 8,679 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.5%
White
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, 1.1%
African American
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, 0.1%
Native American, 3.9%
Asian
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** Asian culture, the culture of the people from Asia
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, 0.9% from
other races
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* ''The Other'' (1913 film), a German silent film directed by Max Mack
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, and 1.5% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to viceroyalties forme ...
or
Latino
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* Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America
* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
** Latin A ...
of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 8,352 households, of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were
married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,321 people, 6,914 households, and 5,524 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 7,013 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.90% White, 0.75% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.83% Asian, 0.41% from
other races
Other often refers to:
* Other (philosophy), a concept in psychology and philosophy
Other or The Other may also refer to:
Film and television
* ''The Other'' (1913 film), a German silent film directed by Max Mack
* ''The Other'' (1930 film), a ...
, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.
There were 6,914 households, out of which 51.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
Economy
Companies with headquarters in Chanhassen include:
*
AmericInn
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* Bongards Creameries
*
Life Time Fitness
Life Time, Inc. is a chain of health clubs in the United States and Canada.
History
The company was founded by chairman and chief executive officer, Bahram Akradi. The company was incorporated in 1990 as FCA, Ltd., a Minnesota corporation, and ...
*
Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness is a privately owned and operated health and fitness club founded in 2003 by Peter Taunton. Its headquarters is in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States.
Snap Fitness is associated by ownership and otherwise with other fitness and ...
*
Supervalu has its western satellite of the corporate headquarters in Chanhassen.
Top employers
According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the top employers in the city are:
Arts and culture
Points of interest
![Chanhassen City limit](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Chanhassen_City_limit.jpg)
Chanhassen is home to several attractions that are well-recognized throughout the state and even nationally.
* Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
*
Paisley Park Studios
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*Paisley (design), an ornamental Persian pattern or motif commonly identified with the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, in west Scotland
People
* Paisley (name), including a list of people with the name
* Lord Paisley, in the ...
*
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
*
Eckankar Spiritual Campus
*
Temple of Eck
* US
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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's Twin Cities
National Weather Service
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Forecast Office - MPX
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is the nation's largest professional dinner theatre and the largest privately owned restaurant in the state of Minnesota. Since 1968, more than 200 plays have been produced and played to more than ten million guests.
Sports
Many youth sports programs are offered through the Chanhassen Athletic Association, including baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer.
Chanhassen is also home to the Chanhassen Red Birds amateur baseball team (2018 Class B State Champions).
Parks and recreation
The city of Chanhassen places a strong emphasis on parks, open space, trails, and recreation.
Beaches
Chanhassen has five public beaches.
* Lake Ann Beach (
Lake Ann)
* Greenwood Shores Beach (
Lake Ann)
* Minnewashta Regional Park (Lake Minnewashta)
* Roundhouse Park Beach (Lake Minnewashta)
* Carver Beach (Lotus Lake)
Trails
Chanhassen prides itself on providing a comprehensive, multipurpose trail system. The city has built and maintains 70 miles of trails. Many of the city's trails are located in natural resource corridors.
Skate Park
The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in September 1999. The park is located between City Hall and the downtown fire station. It features a wedge, quarter pipe, half pipe, hotbox, doobie roller, spine, and grind rails.
Fishing
Several well-producing lakes in Chanhassen keep the sportsmen busy year-round with fishing during the warm months and ice fishing when the lakes freeze over. Both Lake Minnewashta and Lake Ann contain large and aggressive
northern pike
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for the adept anglers.
Government
Chanhassen is located in
Minnesota's 3rd congressional district
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and is represented by
Democrat
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Dean Phillips.
President
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George W. Bush
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was the first sitting U.S. president to visit Chanhassen. He held a rally on October 9, 2004, at Chanhassen's City Center Park during the
United States presidential elections of 2004.
Education
Chanhassen is split between two school districts. Most of the city is in District 112 (Eastern Carver County School District), with most Chanhassen students attending
Chanhassen High School, Chaska Middle School West, Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Chanhassen Elementary, and Bluff Creek Elementary. Northern sections of Chanhassen are a part of District 276 (Minnetonka School District), with most students attending
Minnetonka High School
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, Minnetonka Middle School East, Minnetonka Middle School West, Clear Springs Elementary, and Scenic Heights Elementary. Also, some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. Chapel Hill Academy and
Church of St. Hubertus
The Church of St. Hubertus is a historic Catholic Church, Catholic church in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States, built in 1887. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for having local significance in the themes of " ...
Catholic School are private primary education institutions located in downtown Chanhassen.
Media
The Chanhassen Villager is the city's official weekly newspaper.
Notable people
*
Jared Allen
Jared Scot Allen (born April 3, 1982) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football at Idaho State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth ...
, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end, resided in Chanhassen during the season
*
Stu Bickel
Stuart Richard Bickel (born October 2, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild.
Playing career
On July 2, 2008, the Anaheim Ducks ...
, NHL defenseman for the
New York Rangers
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*
Julia Coleman, politician and member of the
Minnesota Senate
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*
Tony Denman, actor, grew up in Chanhassen
[Olson, Mark (December 20, 2006)]
"Homegrown movies"
''Chaska Herald''
*
James Denton
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, actor
*
Verne Gagne
Laverne Clarence Gagne (February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015) was an American amateur and professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer, and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis-based American Wrest ...
, Professional Wrestler and Promoter of the
American Wrestling Association, trained new wrestlers on his farm in Chanhassen.
*
Dave Huffman, former NFL player for the
Minnesota Vikings
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and former Park & Recreation commissioner, lived in Chanhassen
*
Kris Humphries
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, NBA player for the
Atlanta Hawks
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*
Jim Lord, Minnesota State Treasurer
*
Miles Lord
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Education and career
Born November 6, 1919, in Dean La ...
, attorney and United States District Court judge
*
Tim Mattran
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Mattran has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguar ...
, NFL player for the
Oakland Raiders, grew up in Chanhassen
*
John L. Nelson, jazz musician and father of rock musician
Prince
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*
Erik Paulsen
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, former representative Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in the
United States House of Representatives
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*
Prince
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, singer and musician, owned
Paisley Park
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Studios
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Frank Ragnow
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Hig ...
, professional football player with the Detroit Lions, played high school football in Chanhassen
*
Debbie Turner
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Turner was raised in Arcadia, California. In 1964 she won the role of Mart ...
, actress
References
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Cities in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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