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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Carver County

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Population

110,0412024

Higher than communities in Minnesota

Household income

$125,9462024

More favorable than communities in Minnesota

Home value

$453,6002024

More favorable than communities in Minnesota

Unemployment

4.2%2026

Similar to communities in Minnesota

Violent crime

642023

More favorable than communities in Minnesota

Work from home

23.5%2024

Higher than communities in Minnesota

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Transportation

Carver County approves temporary all-way stop after traffic engineer cites recent fatal crash at CR 11 & 44

County traffic engineer Whitney Schroeder recommended temporary controls for a high-crash intersection at County Roads 11 and 44 after 27 crashes in the past decade and a recent fatality; the board authorized all-way stop control and associated measures after discussion of constructability and snow maintenance.

Carver County — Nov 4, 2026

AFSCME asks Carver County to block subcontracting and protect parks staff in any 3 Rivers deal

Nov 4, 2026

Carver County pauses 3 Rivers Park District partnership after park board seeks cost shift

Nov 4, 2026

Radio broadcaster accuses Carver County of 'fraud, deceit' over decades-old tower siting

Nov 4, 2026

Carver County approves $7.5M contract amendment for Highway 212 repairs after deep excavation revealed unstable soils

Nov 4, 2026

Labor Rights

AFSCME petitions Carver County to protect workers if parks positions move to 3 Rivers

Nov 3, 2026

Road Safety

Carver County to install stop control at crash-prone County Roads 11 and 44 after engineers recommend temporary measure

Nov 3, 2026

Parks Partnership

Carver County halts talks with 3 Rivers Park District after late 'cost shift' demand

Nov 3, 2026

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What stands out in Carver County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Carver County with communities in Minnesota or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Carver County was more favorable than communities in Minnesota on adults with a high school diploma.

100th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 4Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Board MeetingBoard approved installation of temporary stop control and related measures.Nov 311.3.2026 Agenda AmendmentAccepted staff recommendation to discontinue current joint‑powers negotiations (no formal roll-call recorded in transcript).Nov 3Board of Commissioners MeetingBoard accepted staff recommendation to discontinue partnership discussions (no formal vote recorded at the meeting).Oct 21Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Board MeetingBoard approved the subcontracting contract amendment by a 4-1 vote.

More coverage

Public commenter accuses county of 'fraud' over radio tower siting, demands 'atonement'

Nov 3, 2026

Carver County approves $7.5 million contract amendment for Highway 212 repairs; board vote 4–1

Nov 3, 2026

Carver County authorizes temporary stop control at crash-prone County Roads 11 & 44

Nov 3, 2026

Carver County board approves $7.5 million amendment to Highway 212 construction contract

Nov 3, 2026