Once upon a time, Chaska was at the western edge of metro growth.

This is no longer true, with Victoria, Carver, Cologne and other Carver County cities growing by leaps and bounds.

Another city that may not be on many Chaskans' radar is Waconia.

This city is slated to grow several square miles east into Laketown Township. Waconia's traffic, job growth and housing will undoubtedly begin to play a role in Chaska's own evolution.

The Metropolitan Council's newsletter recently profiled the town and the challenges it faces. The story can be read here.