A flashback to warmer times, Shakopee Valley News reader Randy Monnens sent in this photo, which he captioned: “Excuse me, this feeder is occupied.”
The Shakopee Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents Oct. 20 to 26. 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 factors.
The popularity of doorbell cameras has grown rapidly over the last several years and now hundreds of thousands of home surveillance systems keep an eye on backyards, front doorsteps and residential streets.
Jonte Flowers made his mark as player on the hardwood, and now he'll hope to do the same as coach.
Chaska's Brad Hand is the winner of the Dick Siebert Award (former University of Minnesota Baseball Coach) given to the Upper Midwest Player of the Year by the Minnesota Twins and annual Diamond Awards.
The German language has a word for taking pleasure in someone else’s misfortune. Schadenfreude translates to mean experiencing joy or satisfaction from the trouble, failure, or humiliation of another person.
Amateur baseball in Minnesota looks liked it survived the summer of the coronavirus.
The Shakopee girls' swimming team didn't allow a pandemic to drown its season in the pool.
Election day is fast approaching, and the stakes are high at local, state and national levels. Here’s what you should expect heading into Election Day.
Two Minnesota duck hunters likely are alive today as a result of good choices they made before and after falling into cold water, and because rescue personnel worked quickly with the tools at hand to ensure a positive outcome.
Three Rivers Park District's Snow Sports Academy offers downhill skiing and snowboarding lessons for all ages and abilities.
Through three games, Minnetonka's defense has done its job for the most part. The offense is making strides; it comes down to limiting mistakes and finishing drives.
I really find that some of the most amazing animals on the face of the earth are the insects. I recently spent some time capturing a few incredible images of just one of these amazing animals, the praying mantis, often just called mantid.
Minnetonka was 7-0 this season when senior Dylan Olson scored, including a 1-0 decision over Edina on Sept. 14. The Skippers were 1-4-1 when he didn't.
Four goals in 40 minutes, it felt for much of the second half that it was only going to take one more goal, either way, to win the Section 2AA semifinal Oct. 22 at Braemar Dome.
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At an Oct. 20 meeting, Shakopee City Council members received three proposals from electric firms vying to manage the city’s electric utility should voters abolish Shakopee Public Utilities Nov. 3.
Candidate debates hosted by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce last week gave local Scott County and Shakopee candidates a last chance to discuss their most important issues.
Jim Jackson was 10 years old when his photo first appeared in the Oelwein Register, his hometown newspaper in Oelwein, Iowa — a quaint town with less than 10,000 people in the northeastern corner of the state, where enough rail lines intersect and weave through the area to nickname the commu…
Autumn leaves may be disappearing, but there’s still plenty of fall activities before the snow takes over.
Shakopee Valley News reader Robert Mitchell sent in a pair of photos showing the before and after of Tuesday’s record snowfall. The photos were captured in his backyard.
Parents, how many times have you told your children about the Halloween snowstorm of 1991?
The Shakopee Police and Fire Departments responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents Oct. 12-19. The Valley News does not include a comprehensive list of calls to which the departments responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or ot…
I am certain that Rep. Brad Tabke is a great dad, a wonderful husband, and a supportive friend.
The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong supply for patients as the U.S. braces for flu season while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from the organization.
Minnesotans experienced peak 2020 this week as an unusual year got stranger Tuesday with a record snowfall — in October.
One consequence of the pandemic is that it severely restricted the ability of Minnesotans to exercise. Gyms, pools, and training facilities were closed for several weeks or longer.
Gracie Ostertag will be on the ice Oct. 25-31, but not for the University of Minnesota women’s hockey team.
I am a ‘94 graduate of Shakopee, a mother of an alum, and a mother of four future graduates, whom I open enroll because I believe in Shakopee schools. Sweeney Elementary, West Middle School and Shakopee High are integral parts of my children’s lives. I have also been fortunate enough to work…
I read Peggy Gleason's wonderful letter in the Oct. 10 paper and had to agree with all she said. You are either pro life or pro death. I love how Planned Parenthood tries to sell their business as women's "health care." Just go there and try to get a chest X-ray or annual check up and see ho…
On Nov. 3, voters in Shakopee School District will decide what the future of our schools will look like. When I began on the board in 2018, fiscal responsibility was my main focus. I believe that the operating levy our board unanimously approved is a balanced approach. It takes the concerns …
As many of you may have heard, Shakopee has been chosen as one of the 50 best cities in the United States by Money Magazine. Shakopee was 30th out of 50 cities and I believe this shows the city is moving in the right direction.
When Chris Adams took over the head coaching position of the Shakopee girls soccer team five years ago he did so with a goal of building tradition, a shared experience between players of the past and the present.
Motorists should prepare for snow-covered road conditions, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said in a press release Tuesday, as a winter storm brought heavy snow to the region, making travel difficult.
The Shakopee Valley News publishes the names of Shakopee residents or former residents who graduate, enroll or earn recognition in post-secondary education and whose names are shared by their schools.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Jordan renters, homeowners and landlords were in need of support.
Jason Elliot Clark, 48, of Shakopee, was sentenced Oct. 12 in Scott County District Court to 18 years in prison and ordered to pay $182,000 in restitution after being convicted in July of identity theft and four counts of theft by swindle.
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Local government should be a democratic process where different ideas should be considered. In my opinion people in Shakopee are not getting this process anymore. Let me explain.
The city of Shakopee, like other municipalities across the state, has had a commission in place for decades to oversee its electric and water utilities operations. The Shakopee Public Utilities Commission has existed for nearly 70 years.
The day after the presidential debate, I asked my students their thoughts. One student said that he was curious about how a presidential debate should go, then explained to his class how he looked up the 2008 McCain/Obama debate. He said, “I learned about the process and more importantly how…
Benjamin Palmieri should have had one more race to run for the Shakopee boys cross country team.
Recently current and former Shakopee Public Utility Commissioners and employees have banded together in a bid to preserve the current SPUC form of governance. As part of that effort, they have tried to paint the actions of the City as a “power grab,” a financial coup, a “political” action, o…
In-person absentee voting is available at Shakopee City Hall, 485 Gorman St., ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
The Shakopee Police Department is partnering with Shakopee Crime Prevention Inc. to host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Shakopee Valley News publishes the names of Shakopee residents or former residents who graduate, enroll or earn recognition in post-secondary education and whose names are shared by their schools.
Shakopee police are investigating reported shots fired near Tahpah Park Monday, Oct. 12.
Inside the shop, it’s almost like the pandemic never made headlines.
