Matthew Greenwood was at the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club as a tournament marshal. The Chaska resident made his claim to be back at the course in 2028, purchasing a Ryder Cup 2028 sweatshirt at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship last year.
Scheels, an employee-owned and operated sporting goods and entertainment chain store headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, has a slogan of "Gear. Passion. Sports."
The Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a free live webinar July 23 on how to plant live native prairie in your own backyard.
Shakopee Public Schools will suspend its in-person July 25 graduation ceremony plans due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a recent announcement by Shakopee High School Principal Jeff Pawlicki.
The Shakopee Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents June 29 to July 6. The Valley News does not include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other …
Shakopee Public Utilities may be one step closer to sharing resources with the city after the two entities met June 25 to discuss combining some functionalities to save time and money. The discussions put some decisions about the future of the utility on hold.
When Shakopee native and famed designer Christopher Straub was approached by Visit Roseville nearly a year-and-a-half ago to design one of 20 roses for its Roseville in Bloom public art project, he immediately said “I’m in.”
Canterbury Park has expanded its hours of operation back to 24/7 and will bring poker back to its card casino, according to a press release. The card casino, which was already offering table games such as black jack since June 15, will initially offer Texas Hold ‘Em.
The Shakopee Coyotes lost its second Dakota-Rice-Scott league game on Wednesday night.
The coronavirus pandemic has shut down life in many different ways since March, but it hasn't slowed down the urge for many to grow their own vegetables.
Shakopee Valley News reader and avid photographer Randy Monnens shot this photo of a wren grabbing some fresh air from a bird house shaped like a face.
What will school look like for Shakopee Public Schools this fall? This is a common question and is currently on many minds.
Shakopee's Tommy Marker recorded his first hole-in-one on Thursday, July 2 at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
I see a lot of incredibly stupid comments on social media and also hear them in person on occasion. It made me wonder if people are becoming less intelligent or if people have always been this ignorant, they just now have more avenues to showcase their stupidity because of the internet and m…
Due to COVID-19, fall sports registration and volunteer registration in Shakopee schools will remain closed until they receive word that athletics and activities can happen in the fall, the Shakopee activities department announced on Tuesday.
After more than a week off, the Shakopee Indians would like to forget their return to action.
As a young child I was taught the concept of head in the sand. At an early age I also realized the adage, never cry wolf, and its impact on our actions and lives. This summer began with an explosive mandate on recognizing racism for what it is and how it affects all of us, not simply people …
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration on Monday released data on the nearly 700,000 loans distributed by the federal government in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
It was a great weekend for the Shakopee baseball players that missed out on a high school and an American Legion season.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded $61,705 through the U.S. Coast Guard Federal Boating Safety Equipment Grant administered by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, according to a news release. The grant funded the purchase of a patrol boat, a new jet motor, a small …
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Highway 169 will continue to see traffic impacts throughout the summer, as work nears completion on the Highway 169/41 interchange in Louisville and Jackson townships, about 10 miles north of Jordan.
The horrific and unnecessary death of George Floyd has been condemned by virtually everyone. The officers responsible for this are being held accountable and are awaiting their fate. Mr. Floyd’s unfortunate death, however, should not give a free pass to violence and riots. No one disputes th…
Editor's note: Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is an executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Jeff Byrne is no stranger to Minnesota fishing. With over 38 years of experience in the industry, Byrne is used to crowded waters and bustling bait stores.
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community announced Friday, July 2 its annual weekend-long celebration Wacipi scheduled for next month is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-Shakopee Superintendent Rod Thompson was transferred from a federal prison to a work release program on June 30, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Elko Speedway was supposed to open its season with some big fireworks.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conducted an informal independent survey of gun clubs throughout Minnesota in 2001, and it was determined the average age of members was almost 57 years old.
Walleye angling on Mille Lacs Lake will be closed through July 31.
On the outside, the El Chido Taqueria truck seems chipper. It’s got bright yellow paint with appetizing food photos adorning the side, complete with big handmade signs reading “OPEN” and “cash only.”
Ziplining at Kerfoot Canopy Tour in Henderson is like wading from the shallow to the deep end of the pool, said owner Lee Kerfoot.
Want to watch Canterbury Park's live racing but can't get to the Shakopee track?
Shakopee Valley News reader Prasith Venkatesh captured this photo in Shakopee, which he titled “Painted Sky.”
With summer events canceled due to the pandemic, and a new type of cabin fever setting in, many Minnesotans are turning to outdoor recreation for their fix of summer fun.
Over 150 people participated in the 21st Annual Jeans and Gems Gala to benefit the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women, now known as Southern Valley Alliance, on June 12.
The city of Shakopee was awarded a $458,600 cleanup grant to help with the redevelopment of contaminated land and buildings at the Riverfront Bluffs development.
For the first time, I feel a lot of anxiety about our country. It’s because of recent events. I suspect that most people, regardless of their political views, have seen, read, or experienced events that left them shaking their head if not sick to their stomach. I worry that we’ve become so b…
The Scott County Board of Commissioners authorized a $604,700 jail security system upgrade in June.
Chances are you spent the last 90 days at home, watching streaming services and eating more processed food than normal (I know I did). You were probably sitting more often, moving your body less, and your sleep schedule might have changed due to not having your normal work schedule dictating…
The Scott County Community Development Agency is launching a small business recovery fund to assist small businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from the CDA.
It was an up and down season opening weekend for the Shakopee Indians.
The Shakopee Coyotes dropped their season opener on Sunday at Montgomery.
The Jordan Independent's earliest mentions of the 1918 influenza pandemic, which within the following four months would kill thousands of people in Minnesota and millions worldwide, urged readers not to worry too much about it.
During an emergency evacuation, individuals may find themselves scrambling to make sure loved ones and prized possessions are accounted for, but Scott County Emergency Management Director Scott Haas wants to make sure pets are not one of those things.
Nature has so many different ways to accomplish just one task — reproduction. At this time of year, it seems that everywhere I look I see baby birds. It’s a blizzard of baby birds being fed by their parents. From a small backyard pond to the large expansive lakes and wetlands to suburban bac…
Last Monday, June 15, the tent outside Turtle’s Bar & Grill was bustling with people enjoying food, drinks and a live band. They were celebrating Turtle’s 30th anniversary in business. I caught up with Bryan Turtle, the owner, a couple days later to talk about his three decades in downto…
I recognize many are unhappy with the job Brad Tabke has done as our representative by consistently putting the big city liberal agenda ahead of the actual needs of our own local community.
I have just finished reading the article on area law enforcement following the recent protests. It concerns me that the primary area of concern at this time is on “crowd management” training, the varying levels of equipment among departments and the costs associated with acquiring additional…
Shakopee residents might be hard-pressed to find Independence Day firework shows this year.
