Category Archives: News

JEFF HOLMQUIST – CCLN A major upgrade to Highway 5 between Victoria and Chanhassen will get underway next year, disrupting traffic flow along the stretch for the better part of two years. A contractor will be selected on Dec. 16 … Continue reading →

December 1, 2025 Written by Joel Benson, Carver County Local News The Chanhassen City Council has decided to move forward with a request to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to raise Lake Minnewashta’s Slow-No Wake (SNW) elevation — … Continue reading →

The Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association (LMPA) held its 2025 Annual Meeting to review progress in protecting, preserving, and enhancing the quality of Lake Minnewashta. Over fifty residents attended the meeting which included an open forum on a wide variety of … Continue reading →

The Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association is hosting our Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner at the wonderful dining room of Camp Fire Minnesota , Sunday October 12th  from 4PM to 7PM. This is a great time to meet and catch up with your … Continue reading →

Fall is an important time to protect storm drains. Join the nation’s largest Adopt a Drain program which invites residents to adopt a storm drain and commit to keeping it clear of leaves, trash and other debris. Keeping storm drains clean prevents … Continue reading →

Dear Lake Minnewashta Residents and Supporters, As part of our ongoing mission to protect and enhance the water quality and recreational enjoyment of Lake Minnewashta, the Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association (LMPA) will be treating areas of the lake for aquatic … Continue reading →