Hey Chanhassen! Part of Highway 41 closes today through mid-summer as construction season officially gets underway. On a brighter note, the Chanhassen Lions Club is flipping pancakes at Hackamore this Sunday. Here's what's chanhappenin'.
Missed our newsletter on March 23? We covered the story every Chanhassen resident needs to know about — Old St. Hubert Church, the last original building in downtown Chanhassen, is facing demolition. Read it here.
If the story moved you, the most important thing you can do right now is sign the petition to save it. Every name matters — sign here.
We'll continue following this story every week and will bring you updates as they develop. This one isn't over.
This Pro Football Hall of Famer called Chanhassen home during his six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings — can you name him?
Scroll down for the answer
Hackamore Brewing — Chanhassen's Neighborhood Brewery
Hackamore Brewing Company didn't start with a business plan. It started with a name — Hackamore Circle, the street in Corcoran where founder Zac Gleason grew up. That sense of home is baked into everything the brewery is today.
Nestled off Highway 5 and Dell Road, Hackamore opened with a simple but ambitious vision: bring an elevated, welcoming gathering place to Chanhassen that the community could truly call its own. The result is a 10,700-square-foot space featuring rotating craft beers on tap, live music on a built-in stage, a state-of-the-art golf simulator, and a patio that's become a warm-weather staple for local families. And with food trucks on site many nights of the week, you don't need to drink to have a great time.
Justin, who has worked at Hackamore since day one, puts it best:
"The minute you walk in you're greeted with tons of natural light and a huge variety of seating options. Add to that a rock star group of beertenders who genuinely want to make every customer's experience perfect — top it all off with a great community and you have a great experience. Whether you come multiple times a week or once a year, you can belly up to the bar and have a friendly chat with anyone."
Oh, and the beer? Justin says the Let's Go Hazy IPA is lights out — and rarely leaves the tap list.
Hackamore Brewing Co. · 18651 Lake Dr E · Open daily · hackamorebrewing.com
Phase 1 Closure, City of Chanhassen
Road Closures Starting Today — Plan Ahead
Heads up if Highway 41 or Bavaria Road are part of your regular route — closures begin today, April 6th. West 78th Street between Market Boulevard and Laredo Drive also closes today for Roers utility installations (see picture above for closure details). Construction season is here. Visit chanhassenmn.gov for more details.
Chanhassen Recently Passed a Law to Protect Its Biggest Trees
The City Council unanimously adopted a new Heritage Tree Ordinance this year, formally protecting trees 25 inches in diameter or greater during development. Developers who remove them beyond a 25 percent allowance now face replacement requirements. It's a quiet but meaningful step toward preserving Chanhassen's natural character as the city keeps growing.
Market Boulevard Project Open House — April 8th
The city is hosting a public open house for the Market Boulevard Improvement Project on Wednesday, April 8th from 4:30–6:30 PM at Chanhassen City Hall. If you drive, bike, or walk that route regularly, this is your chance to see the plans and ask questions before construction gets underway. Details here.
The City's Annual Tree Sale Is Back
The City of Chanhassen's residential tree sale is back through April 24, offering eight species of containerized trees ranging from $15–$50. A simple way to add some green to your yard while supporting the local tree canopy. Details at chanhassenmn.gov.
We know Chanhassen is full of good people doing good things every single day — we just need you to tell us about it.
Did a neighbor wave you through at a four-way stop and then do something even nicer? Did someone at O.G. Coffee pay it forward? Did a stranger help you dig your car out, hold a door, or just make your day a little better?
Send your story to [email protected] — a sentence or two is all it takes. The best submission each week gets a $10 gift card to a local Chanhassen business.
We can't wait to start sharing them.
Chanhassen Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
The Chanhassen Lions Club is hosting their annual pancake breakfast this Sunday at Hackamore Brewing — and it's worth getting out of bed for. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and milk, with the Chanhassen Fire Department stopping by with a truck from 10:00–11:00AM. A great excuse to bring the kids.
Sunday April 12 · 9:00AM–12:00PM · Hackamore Brewing · $10 adults · $5 kids 10 & under
Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret · Friday April 10 & Saturday April 11 · 7:30PM · Chanhassen Dinner Theatres · Audience-driven improv comedy — clean, fast-paced, and different every show · Ticket info here.
Stevie Ray's Stand Up Sundays · Sunday April 12 · 6:30PM · Chanhassen Dinner Theatres · Stand-up comedians from across the Twin Cities — a great way to cap off the weekend · Ticket info here.
Happenin’ Every Week
Trivia Mafia at Hackamore Brewing · Every Wednesday · 7:00PM · Hackamore Brewing — check triviamafia.com/hackamore for the current schedule and theme nights.
Two Pints & A Pizza Night · Every Monday · Hackamore Brewing · Good beer, good food, and a golf simulator · Check hackamorebrewing.com for current schedule.
Live Music at Moe's Char House · Every Saturday · 6:00–9:30PM · Great food, handcrafted drinks, and live acoustic music. A perfect low-key Saturday night.
Live Music at Brindisi's Pub · Every Tuesday · 6:00–8:30PM · Right next door to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres · Dog friendly patio when weather allows · Happy hour 2–6 PM.
Tot Time Open Gym · Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday · 8:00–11:30AM · Chanhassen Recreation Center · $4–$4.50 per child · One of the best kept secrets in Chanhassen for parents of young kids — more info here.
Happenin’ Soon
Girls Flag Football Clinic · Thursdays April 16–30 · Chanhassen Recreation Center · 3-week clinic for girls of all skill levels · Registration open now — Register here
Garden Tool Swap · Saturday April 26 · 10:00AM–12:00PM · Outside the Chanhassen Recreation Center · Free · Bring unneeded shovels, rakes, pots, planters, garden decor — take what you need. No need to bring anything to participate.
Cars & Caves — Opening Day · Saturday April 25 · 9:00AM–1:00PM · Chanhassen AutoPlex · Free and open to the public · 300+ vehicles · Benefits Wishes & More · chanhassenautoplex.com
Chanhassen 1980s (Pauly’s and The Pony Express)
Have an old Chanhassen photo sitting in a drawer or a family album? Send it to [email protected] - we’d love to feature it in a future issue and tell the story behind it.
Jared Allen — the legendary defensive end lived right here in Chanhassen on Lucy Ridge Lane near Lake Lucy. Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest pass rushers in NFL history.