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šŸŒ± How a Carver County sting led to an arrest in Chanhassen

Chanhassen, Minnesota Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Chanhassen! Weā€™re your go-to source for whatā€™s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Carver County sting led to an arrest in Chanhassen
  • What todayā€™s Paisley Park memorial in Chanhassen offers Prince fans
  • How Paisley Park in Chanhassen is honoring Prince ten years later

Also on today's calendar: Minnesota Valley Community Band : Folk Songs from Around the World and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 72, low: 42.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Rogers High School wrestling volunteer charged in child sex solicitation case (hometownsource.com) ā€” Police arrested a 61-year-old Dayton man in Chanhassen after he allegedly arranged to meet someone he believed was a 14- or 15-year-old girl for sex. Investigators say the arrest followed months of explicit online messages during an undercover Carver County sting. The man, a wrestling volunteer, faces multiple felony charges and is free on bail.
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2. Prince single ā€˜With This Tear' arrives through NPG records (rollingout.com) ā€” Paisley Park in Chanhassen is marking the 10th anniversary of Princeā€™s death today with special tours, memorial activities, and an evening concert screening, alongside the debut of his newly released single ā€œWith This Tear.ā€ The article also previews Juneā€™s multi-day Prince Celebration 2026 spanning Paisley Park and downtown Minneapolis.
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3. Prince 10 Years Later: A Purple Legacy That Will Never Fade (thesource.com) ā€” Paisley Park in Chanhassen is opening its doors free today, marking ten years since Princeā€™s passing with tours, a concert screening, and a global livestreamed moment of reflection. The piece also highlights this summerā€™s Prince Celebration 2026 events and new releases that keep his legacy alive worldwide.
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4. Carmen Electra lifts lid on 'fast and furious' romance with Prince that left them both brutally 'hurt' (hellomagazine.com) ā€” Princeā€™s famous Paisley Park home in Chanhassen plays a key backdrop as Carmen Electra reflects on their intense early-ā€™90s romance and creative partnership. She recalls moving to Minnesota at 18, living and recording at the mansion, and how their fast, emotional relationship left them both hurt but still deeply connected in her memories a decade after Princeā€™s death.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • Welcome Wednesdays
    Chaska Public Library Center area, Chaska
    10:00 am
  • Baby Storytime
    Excelsior Library , 343 Third Street , Excelsior
    10:00 am
  • Family Storytime
    Chaska Public Library Children's area, Chaska
    10:30 am
  • AOA Watercolor Greeting Cards
    Chaska Community Center , 1661 Park Ridge Dr , Chaska
    1:00 pm

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  • Looking for an affordable and trusting house cleaner for a one time house cleaning (donā€™t need regular cleanings at this point in time).
    Specifically trying to find someone willing to wipe down walls, baseboards, and window sills. Consider it helping this busy mama with a good springā€¦ (Nextdoor Lake Lucy)
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    I run NJ Windows, a local window cleaning business focused on delivering streak-free, crystal-clear results. I offer interior & exterior cleaning,ā€¦ (Nextdoor Longacres Chanhassen)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chaska. Apply here.

Ok Chanhassen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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