Chaska was incorporated as a town in 1874 and as a city in 1905. The city's economy
Sunset
Twilight
Darkness
Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Chaska, Minnesota, located in the southwestern part of the state, is the largest city in and the county seat of Chaska. With a population of 37,005 in 2010, it is the 24th largest city in Minnesota.
The city is located at the junction of US 10 and I-494, about south of Minneapolis and about north of St. Paul. The city is at the headwaters of the Mississippi River.
The city's history is closely tied to the fur trade. The first Europeans to enter the area were French traders in the mid-1700s, followed a few years later by their colleagues from the North West Company. The first permanent white settler in what is now Chaska was Joseph Baptiste, who arrived in 1837.
Chaska lies in the central Grain Belt region of the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.27%, is water.
The surrounding countryside is mostly rugged hills, with rolling farmland in the east and southeast. The city is located in the Minnesota River Valley, and has a continental climate characterized by cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers.
Regular transportation in and out of the city is provided by I-494 and Minnesota Highway 100. I-494 provides direct access to Minneapolis and St. Paul, while Highway 100 connects Chaska with the Twin Cities and other points east and south. Amtrak provides service twice daily between Minneapolis and Chicago.
The city's public schools are operated by Chaska School District No. 1. The district has two high schools and eleven elementary schools.
Chaska is served by several restaurants and cafes, a movie theater, and a variety of stores. The city is also home to a public library, a branch of the Hennepin County Library system.
The city has a variety of pedestrian- and bike-friendly streets, and there are several parks and recreational areas in the city.
Chaska has been home to two colleges - Chaska Community College and Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
The city is also home to two professional sports teams - the Chaska Blue OxAthletics (NLL) and the Chaska Lakers (NA3HL).
The Chaska area was first explored by French traders in the mid-1700s. The first permanent white settler in what is now Chaska was Joseph Baptiste, who arrived in 1837. Fur traders played a significant role in the city's early history, and Chaska is still home to several fur businesses.
Chaska served as the seat of government for the area until the formation of the county system in 1849. The city's first post office was established in 1852.
Chaska was incorporated as a town in 1874 and as a city in 1905. The city's economy
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.