Carver County Email Format
Government AdministrationMinnesota, United States501-1000 Employees
Carver County, based in Chaska, Minnesota, operates as a local government serving a growing region. It is described as one of the fastest growing counties in the state, with roughly 100,000 residents living in a mix of suburban and rural communities. The county emphasizes livability and has been ranked the healthiest in Minnesota since 2013, supported by growing schools and medical facilities and a diverse industrial base centered on advanced manufacturing, connected by Highway 212 to the metro area. Carver County offers recreational resources such as golf courses, lakes, and extensive trails, with notable attractions including the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, and Lake Waconia. It maintains external partnerships to address regional needs, such as a 2021 collaboration with WSB & Associates on invasive species movement and a 2020 food-assistance partnership with Bountiful Basket Foodshelf.