The Chaska Herald had an article Wednesday on Carver County commute time.

In Carver County, commute times are expected to continue to decline as new Highway 212 opens and residents gain a freeway alternative to existing Highway 212 and Highway 5. County commute time holds steady; Average commute to work is 25 minutes

I know I can’t wait until the new highway is done.

But, one thing the article didn’t mention is how Carver County commute time compares to the nation. It’s very comparable. The national average is 25.1 minutes compared to Carver County’s 25 minutes.

Doubling or tripling populations might seem like a big step for small cities, but that’s exactly what Mayer and New Germany are going through.

According to their web site:

The Carver County Auditor administers all federal, state and local elections within the county. Our website reports recent election results and voter registration information to you online.

In addition, the Auditor’s Office oversees voter registration within Carver County. In that role our office works hard to encourage people to participate in our democratic process.

Check it out to find what you need to know about the upcoming elections.