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February 8, 2010 - 10:44am
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Details on the winners of this year's Feb Fest medallion hunt. Story here.


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Winter storm warning


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Snowfall is increasing in intensity today, according to the National Weather Service Office.

Snow will begin to accumulate moreso today and likely have greater travel impacts as snowfall rates increase during this long duration event. The snowfall is expected to become moderate across much of the area by mid to late morning and last through the afternoon and evening...gradually lightening in intensity overnight into Tuesday. Temporary heavy snow is possible in west and south central Minnesota today and tonight.



Fatal crash reported near Arboretum


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Update: According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver who died in the accident was Brady A. Guy. The update further indicates that he was not wearing a seatbelt. 



Minnetonka AD/basketball coach resigns


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Information released Feb. 5 by Minnetonka School District:



Shaking off the blues with ‘Footloose’


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By Forrest Adams

Just a week after announcing with his business partner that they intend to purchase Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Artistic Director Michael Brindisi found himself standing before a group of mostly youthful performers.



Sheriff's Office reports trend in vehicle thefts


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The Carver County Sherrif's Office reports on "a new trend (maybe not so new, just very prevalent) occurring in the metro areas." That trend is theft of valuables from vehicles that are parked in fitness center parking lots.

The following contents are from an e-mail blast that was sent from the Sheriff's Office this afternoon.



Caucus time: Let election year begin


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By Forrest Adams

Precinct caucuses on Tuesday featured non-binding straw polls for governor.

Local Republican activists bucked the statewide Republican trend by choosing state Rep. Tom Emmer over the former House Speaker Rep. Marty Seifert as their favored candidate to run for governor.



Super Bowl DWI enforcement to 'flag' impaired drivers


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Minnesotans planning to party for Super Bowl weekend need to make the call for a safe and sober ride as added DWI patrols will be on the roads, according to a release from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports during Super Bowl weekends 2006–2008, 1,474 motorists were arrested for DWI. In the same period, alcohol-related crashes accounted for five of seven motorists killed; all five were not buckled up.



Feb. Fest on Feb. 6


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February Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of February on Lake Ann. In 2010 it will be held on Feb. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lake Ann Park. With over 800 fishing holes drilled in the ice on Lake Ann, this event is great for the whole family this winter. Activities at the event include open ice skating, a s'mores cookout on a roaring bonfire, bingo, horse-drawn hayride (weather permitting), a raffle, food concessions, and of course the ever popular ice fishing contest! This one-day event draws 1,500-2,000 participants and spectators.



Lucky medallion

February 8, 2010 - 10:44am
Lucky medallion

Details on the winners of this year's Feb Fest medallion hunt. Story here.


Have a photo you'd like to see on the front page? Send it to snapshots@chanvillager.com

City seeking applications for commissions


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The city of Chanhassen is seeking applications from interested persns to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Environmental Commission, and Senior Commission. Terms are for three (3) years. No prior experience is required and interested residents are encouraged to apply. The commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. If you need more information, contact City Hall at (952)227-1100. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 12.



City requesting more than $1 million from state


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The city of Chanhassen is requesting more than $1 million in state bonds.

The City Council on Monday night unanimously approved the city's project list for the governor and legislature to consider including in the state bonding bill. The money would help fund three different projects. Two of the projects involve Bluff Creek. The other involves the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

The projects are a Bluff Creek ravine stabilization project, Bluff Creek Drive trail and storm water improvements, and construction of a Highway 41 pedestrian underpass south of Highway 5.



City awards construction contract for Well No. 14 improvements


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The Chanhassen City Council awarded a construction contract in the amount of $824,307 for Well No. 14 improvements. Well No. 14 is recommended to be constructed to keep pace with peak summer water demand in Chanhassen.



Crime numbers fall in 2009


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Despite several high-profile crimes in 2009, the total number of criminals complaints in Chanhassen was significantly lower last year than in 2008.



Fire calls consistent in 2009


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In 2009 the Chanhassen Fire Department responded to 536 calls compared to 539 calls in 2008.



Tobacco violation


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The Carver County Sheriff's Office recently conducted tobacco compliance checks in Chanhassen and found MGM Wine and Spirits to be in violation of selling tobacco to a minor. MGM was issued a citation for the violation. The Carver County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the enforcement of Carver County's Tobacco Compliance Ordinance.



Residential building permits up in 2009


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More residential building permits were issued in 2009 than in 2008(85 permits in 2009, 66 permits in 2008), but still building permit revenue for the city was down.



Dance party on ice Friday- Postponed


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The city's second-annual Dance party on ice has been postponed one week until Friday, Jan. 15, due to the worsening weather conditions and weather forecasts for the area.



Feb. Fest on Feb. 6


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February Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of February on Lake Ann. In 2010 it will be held on Feb. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lake Ann Park. With over 800 fishing holes drilled in the ice on Lake Ann, this event is great for the whole family this winter. Activities at the event include open ice skating, a s'mores cookout on a roaring bonfire, bingo, horse-drawn hayride (weather permitting), a raffle, food concessions, and of course the ever popular ice fishing contest! This one-day event draws 1,500-2,000 participants and spectators.



Ortman, street improvements, park volunteer awards on council agenda


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The agenda for the first city council meeting of 2010 is out, and it includes the dedication of park and recreation volunteer awards, a presentation to the council by Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen), a public hearing about the 2010 proposed city street improvements, and an after-the-fact hard surface coverage variance request from a home builder for a property on Pinehurst Dr.



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