Chanhassen (/ˈʃænhæsən/ SHAN-hass-ən)[5] is a city in Carver County, Minnesota about 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Minneapolis.

[6] Located in the southwest Minneapolis–Saint Paul suburbs, there is a mix of suburban residential neighborhoods and rural landscapes.

[7] The northern metro area Hassan Township carried the latter morpheme of the word prior to its merger with the city of Rogers to avoid confusion.

[12] Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Companies with headquarters in Chanhassen include:[16] According to the city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),[18] the top employers in the city are: Chanhassen is home to several attractions that are well-recognized throughout the state and even nationally.

[20] Many youth sports programs are offered through the Chanhassen Athletic Association, including baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer.

[22] The city of Chanhassen places a strong emphasis on parks, open space, trails, and recreation.

[23] Chanhassen prides itself on providing a comprehensive, multipurpose trail system.

Chanhassen is located in Minnesota's 6th congressional district and is represented by Republican Tom Emmer.

He held a rally on October 9, 2004, at Chanhassen's City Center Park during the United States presidential elections of 2004.

[26] The National Weather Service's forecast office for west-central, south-central, north-central and the Twin Cities areas of Minnesota and western Wisconsin is located in Chanhassen.

[28] Chapel Hill Academy and St. Hubert Catholic School are private primary education institutions located in downtown Chanhassen.

In April 2024, publisher Southwest News Media announced it would quit the publication of the Chanhassen Villager and its other metro newspapers by the end of the month.