The Shakopee Police Department is participating in Battle of the Badges, a competition between teams of first responders that highlights the importance of donating blood.
Part of what makes sports so enjoyable is the sound that surrounds it.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.
For the fourth straight summer, the Shakopee Indians have been left out of the Class B state party.
The Shakopee Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents July 25-31. The Shakopee Valley News doesn’t include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other…
Minnesota's ruffed grouse spring population counts are up from last year, which was not expected during the current declining phase of the 10-year cycle — a pattern recorded for 72 years.
A panel of administrative judges on Wednesday fined state House candidate Bob Loonan $1,500 after finding that he violated state fair campaign law by distributing campaign material with false claims.
Is the South Suburban Conference still the top volleyball league in the state?
The 62nd training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is underway at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center.
The Shakopee Indians stayed alive in the Section 3B playoffs with a three-run rally in the ninth inning Aug. 3.
Badger Hill Brewing announced July 25 that its brewery and taproom are relocating to the Canterbury Commons district in Shakopee.
A simple way to enjoy a Minnesota summer day is on a local patio. With plenty to choose from in the Southwest metro, there are an abundance of views, bites and beverages to experience.
Renderings have been released for a new 19,000-seat outdoor amphitheater at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.
Shakopee Planning Commission member Ashlee Sepulvado has announced she will run for Shakopee City Council.
The Scott County Fair returned to the fairgrounds this year with familiar attractions and brand new exhibits for visitors to enjoy.
Chad Walen of Prior Lake continues to lead the way in the Late Models season points race at Elko Speedway.
The Shakopee Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents July 19-24. The Shakopee Valley News doesn’t include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other…
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in Minnesota July 16. The three-digit number works nationwide as a hotline for people to reach crisis counselors and to receive local mental health services and resources via call, text and chat.
Tens of thousands of music fans gathered at Canterbury Park last week to attend Twin Cities Summer Jam, the three-day concert series.
Incumbent state Sen. Eric Pratt and Natalie Barnes, a nurse and first-time candidate from Prior Lake, will face off for the Republican nomination for Senate District 54 in an Aug. 9 primary.
This year’s House District 54A race is a familiar one to many Shakopee voters, with Republican candidates Bob Loonan and incumbent Rep. Erik Mortensen facing each other in the primaries for a third time.
Horse racing has returned at Canterbury Park in Shakopee following a nine-day break that allowed for Twin Cities Summer Jam, a three-day music festival that attracted more than 30,000 fans.
Last fall, Jackson Vogel was the first-ever player from the Shakopee boys hockey program to be selected for the Upper Midwest High School Elite League.
The Sub-State 3 playoffs started off well for the Shakopee American Legion baseball team.
For Dave Lane of Victoria, pickleball has become somewhat of a lifesaver.
The Shakopee Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents July 11-18. The Shakopee Valley News doesn’t include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other…
Bryce Rauner, 17, of Prior Lake has been on the fast track his whole life.
Energy and economic developer Nathan Dull announced his candidacy for Shakopee City Council on Thursday, July 21.
Local roofing company The Roof Guys has launched a new initiative called “The Roof Gals” with the hope of highlighting and offering more opportunities to women in the roofing industry.
The Scott County Republican Party has censured state Sen. Eric Pratt, accusing the incumbent of allegedly breaking a promise to abide by the party’s endorsement process.
The phrase “You can’t play the game without a referee” is becoming more and more of a reality in the world of youth sports like soccer.
The Shakopee City Council and Scott County Board held a joint meeting last week where officials discussed the Family Resource Center’s future in the Shakopee Library branch.
Southern Valley Alliance is partnering with O’Brien’s Public House to host charity bingo.
Is Jacob Goede’s streak of consecutive points titles in jeopardy at Elko Speedway?
Five straight losses for the Shakopee Indians is not the streak needed before the postseason.
The Shakopee Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents July 5-10. The Shakopee Valley News doesn’t include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other …
Mallards Restaurant opened its new location in downtown Shakopee July 16.
For 40 years, Southern Valley Alliance has provided support services for survivors of domestic violence in the southwest metro.
When Karen Shenk moved with her husband, John, from Hibbing to Victoria nine years ago, she was nervous. Their children had moved out of the house, and they left the social community they made and were accustomed to up north.
A judge has found probable cause that state House candidate Bob Loonan violated state law over a complaint alleging he disseminated campaign material with false claims — meaning the complaint will be heard before a three-judge panel.
Shakopee’s newest brewery has finally opened to the public.
Garrison Monroe will stay in state to continue his football career.
The Shakopee American Legion baseball team made a strong run in the annual Gopher Classic.
Zach Susee is expanding his game in the Minneapolis City Soccer Club.
Shakopee High School graduate Garrett Harinen has received a $1,750 Marcil Center for Journalism Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Alex Bump is still years away of potentially playing in the NHL, but he got a little taste of what his future could be like July 8.
