One hundred deaths from COVID-19 were newly reported Dec. 1, 2021, a stark increase as the state continues to have one of the highest percentage of confirmed positive cases in the country.
Minnesota health officials reported the state’s first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 on Dec. 2.
Three recent motor vehicle thefts in Savage are the latest in a rising trend.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, (for those too young for this reference, it refers to vinyl records that would skip and repeat the same thing over and over again and were considered broken) I love unique or unusual critters.
Expectations are high for the Shakopee boys hockey team this winter despite the youth on its roster.
As Native American Heritage Month concludes, newly released data reveals that Minnesotans overwhelmingly support increasing education about tribes and Indigenous people in the state’s public schools.
Tirzah Lange will be heading north to continue her soccer career.
It’s a fresh new start for the Shakopee wrestling team this winter.
Chanhassen High School's Tyrique Williams and Minnetonka High School's Joey Gendreau will participate in the 2021 Minnesota Football Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in law enforcement? The Scott County Sheriff’s Office invites Scott County community members and business owners to participate in the annual Sheriff’s Community Academy — an interactive, six-week series meant to give academy participants a worki…
I really enjoyed seeing the Shakopee High School Drama Club’s production of “Mamma Mia!” on opening weekend. I’m old enough to remember when ABBA’s music, which is the basis of the musical, was regularly played on the radio. Knowing the songs so well made the musical even more enjoyable and …
It is a special time of year for families and friends. 2021 has been a challenging year in so many ways.
The holiday lights were lit up at the “Gingerbread House” at 1101 Naumkeag St. S. in Shakopee, beginning on Thanksgiving.
Sever’s is well known in Minnesota for its corn maze and festive fall activities. What people might not know is it has equally spectacular delights to make the holiday season bright. This year, plan on bringing the whole family to Sever’s Holiday Lights.
Community organizations in Shakopee and Scott County are coming together to establish the Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Trail.
Over 70 water bodies in Scott and Carver counties are proposed to be listed on Minnesota’s latest impaired waters list.
In early September, from a hospital room at the St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Scott County Commissioner Dave Beer watched his son’s wedding ceremony over a Facetime call.
Downtown Shakopee is hoping residents come out to support local businesses during the holiday season.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District will transition students to virtual learning around the Thanksgiving holiday in hopes of slowing the latest COVID-19 surge.
Sarah Wheelock, an attorney for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, will become the first Native American judge to serve on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Was there any doubt? Nope, Shakopee teammates Amelie Girard and Arianna Zelen agreed. Haley Zelen was going to be a state champion.
The Shakopee girls basketball team has some holes to fill in its lineup, but there’s plenty of talent back.
Editor's note: Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is an executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Archery hunters who participated in the Camp Ripley hunt near Little Falls Oct. 29-31 had a strong harvest, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
In light of the recent event involving a Prior Lake High schooler, I felt the need to share my heart.
One of the hardest parts about being a senior student athlete is seeing the final season come to an end. It can be emotional, especially for those who played a sport most of their lives. Last week, I reached out to Olivia McCall to talk about her experience.
Shakopee Public Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday leading into the upcoming Thanksgiving break amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections, the district announced Thursday.
Shakopee’s Amazon Fulfillment Center spent Veterans Day celebrating and thanking employees who have served.
The Shakopee Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents Nov. 9-Nov. 15. 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 o…
Yet another white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) mating season is behind us now. This year I spent a truckload of time in the woods following several large bucks who were actively searching for mates. I was able to capture a pile of images of the most interesting mating behavior.
On the morning of Oct. 28, Jerry England received a call from his neighbor telling him the sign in front of his Shakopee home had been damaged.
Students at WestWood Elementary School in Prior Lake have transitioned to virtual learning amid a doubling in the district’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload.
A long-sought interchange project on Highway 169 in Jordan received an $8 million boost in federal funding, U.S. Rep Angie Craig announced last week.
The Tokata Learning Center in Shakopee recently held its Quarter 1 graduation.
Landfills and other state-regulated industrial facilities may soon be required to monitor releases of potentially harmful substances known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”
The No Child Left Inside grant program doesn't seem to be as controversial as the No Child Left Behind Act.
A New Prague woman reported missing by her husband last week has been found safe in Idaho, according to law enforcement.
Julia Hanson joined some elite company Nov. 9, winning the Ms. Baden Award that goes to the top senior in the state.
A New Prague women reported missing last week may no longer be in Minnesota, according to the new details from investigators.
The Shakopee football team showed a lot of fight in the Class 6A quarterfinals Nov. 12 at Stillwater High School.
Christmas is right around the corner, and Excelsior’s Christkindlsmarkt is sure to put you in the holiday mood.
An expanded surgical wing at the Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague will begin offering new services this month.
The Shakopee girls swimming team made some state waves in a very difficult Section 2AA field.
On a sunny Saturday morning last month, Rennie Gathier showed a group of volunteers how to use a special gel to keep the roots of young saplings hydrated for the trip to the Saint Paul homes where they would be planted. By the end of that weekend volunteers from Saint Paul’s Unity Unitarian …
Benedictine St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee is Minnesota’s first alternative care site, seeking to alleviate hospital capacity concerns and staff shortages caused by COVID-19.
Veterans Day was Thursday of this week. It’s a federal holiday, but it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.
The Shakopee High School’s drama program begins performing “Mamma Mia!” for the school’s fall musical Friday, Nov. 12.
