Reading Brett Martin’s March 28 commentary “Millennials are angry and we need to listen” provides an important reminder that we need to listen to the millennials and strive for change but also cements the reality of how self-centered that generation is. I think it is important for Brett’s so…
When trying to count every person in a country it begins to become a very hard task. There are groups that are easy to miss. But being one of the most developed countries in the world, the U.S. should be able to do it.
Coronavirus is expanding quickly and we now have a national emergency. This is serious because of its evolving and dynamic nature. With the enormous scope of the problem, a lot of questions and not much answer, it is easy to get confused, demoralized, frozen with fear and transfixed into inaction.
Perusing through the paper I see where the Shakopee School Board is considering a referendum in the fall
"These are unprecedented times." "We must flatten the curve." "Protect the community by staying in." These soundbites are just a snippet of the echochamber we hear over and over again. And none of them sound appealing. Frankly, in some ways, there is little appealing about what we face over …
Shakopee’s parks are frequented by people from all walks of life. But with that comes the risk of secondhand smoke exposure.
As a physician, public health expert with a master's in public health and the daughter of a polio survivor, I was dismayed to read in the Feb. 29 Prior Lake American that my state senator, Eric Pratt, told GOP caucus-goers he "stands with moms" when it comes to "vaccination decisions."
The Republican Party has, with intent and with purpose, let our precious democracy dissolve...supplanting it with fascism.
My family moved to Shakopee from Richfield in 1952. Dad was a farmer and also a pilot for Northwest. Mother was a homemaker, and six kids attended grade school and high school in this community. It was indeed a fabulous place to grow up. Shakopee was uniquely situated within reasonable commu…
In response to Lindstrom’s letter, “Holstine an embarrassment."
What a shock to be sitting with some of my family at halftime and see the unbelievably awful entertainment, if you could even call it that. It was more like being at a strip club, which is not what any of us desired to see at 7:15 p.m. on a Sunday evening!
Members of both the Legion and VFW along with concerned citizens, met with Mayor Mars, Councilor Brennan and city staff that are also veterans including City Administrator Bill Reynolds (Marines), Assistant City Administrator Nate Burkett (Army) and Director of Parks and Recreation, Jay Tobi…
Proposing to do away with Memorial Park is wrong. The park has been in existence for 60 to 70 years built by veterans and others for the people of Shakopee. Mr. Clete Link of Shakopee put in a lot of hard work, time, dedication and money to erect the helicopter exhibit. This helicopter can b…
Kelly Holstine 2019 Minnesota “teacher” of the year is at it again. Now that she believes she has a forum she pulled a Kaepernick and knelt for our national anthem at the college football championship.
Thank you Mark W. Olson for the very informative article "Faith and Patience." Thanks also to community columnist Brett Martin on an informative but heartbreaking article "Why a Muslim teen hides her religion." It is so discouraging to realize that there are branches of Christianity that sub…
In the Dec. 19 Prior Lake American, State Rep. Tony Albright was quoted as saying that government price controls on pharmaceutical drugs could lead to controlling doctors’ fees by a “bureaucratic force.” He suggests that innovation and market forces are the better way to let drug prices be d…
Precinct caucus night is coming up soon: Feb. 25.
I was very pleased to see that the Scott County Board of Commissioners has continued to do what is right as opposed to what is politically expedient in the handling of the county’s fiscal stability. The board approved a 3.95% levy increase that will accomplish a variety of good things; but, …
There are only a few days left for Congress to pass legislation in 2019, and I would like to highlight an issue that I believe is critical for passage this year. As employers and families select insurance plans for the upcoming year, they are faced with the possibility that premiums could sk…
I moved here in 1979 with my family to open a retail store here in downtown Shakopee. This is my first letter to the editor in all that time. I love Shakopee! My kids grew up here. Over the years I have come to realize that the small businesses that I supported were the same people I found o…
The Shakopee Rotary Club, one of Shakopee’s great organizations, once again hosted their senior luncheon which was held at Turtle’s Social Centre on Nov. 12. In addition to the senior citizens that were invited by a Rotarian, many residents from St. Gertrude's, Friendship Manor and All Saint…
In the Nov. 9 edition of the Shakopee Valley News, Autumn Raw wrote that Shakopee “must declare a climate emergency” due to a river that floods and encroaches every single year.
Shakopee needs to declare a climate emergency.
Since 1963, the Jaycees have been active in Shakopee — helping young adults build professional skills, make connections, and create positive change. Our work this year has earned us recognition at the state and national levels, setting the stage for success in the future!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Shakopee has a garbage problem.
From the bottom of our heart, we thank you for all your generous outpouring of donations, prayers, support and love at Ken Frey's benefit on Sept. 28.
As a parent and coach of four children who participated in traveling sports while growing up, and as a board member and past president of the Spring Lake Park Traveling Basketball Association, I feel compelled to comment on Dr. Niehoff’s article that gave me the impression that traveling spo…
I am writing about the article “Winning in the pool” featured in the Sept. 28 Shakopee Valley News.
Thank you to the boy scouts, leaders and dads that came out to Calvary Cemetery last Saturday to help with removing the overgrown grass from the flat headstones, and to Steve Schiffman for making their help possible.
Echoing the views of a recent letter to the editor, regarding the Aug. 9 article "Pregnant in Prison."
Friendship Manor Health Care Center would like thank all our staff and volunteers who helped make the Hawaiian Luau Picnic that was held on Saturday Sept. 7 a big success. The weather was great, the food and entertainment were wonderful and the children enjoyed face painting and games.
In the recent aftermath of the mass shootings of El Paso and Dayton, the issue of gun reform or gun safety laws have come into the forefront of political conversations from presidential candidates, halls of Congress and talk shows.
I was very disappointed with the manner in which the writer of the article "Pregnant in Prison" described this pregnant woman: waddled, watermelon, loose skin, etc. The words were very crass, derogatory, and just plain mean. I expected better from this paper. In this day and age we don't nee…
Thank you to Rep. Brad Tabke for serving our district and the people of Minnesota.
We have attended the Rhythm on the Rails concerts since they began and, once again, we want to say thank you to all who support it and put so much effort into this wonderful event. That, of course, includes the Chamber of Commerce and all their volunteers, our public works and police departm…
On behalf of the Shakopee Class of 1989 Reunion Committee, I want to thank all of the classmates who attended our 30th class reunion on Aug. 9. We laughed, we shared, and we reconnected. The event was also used as a fundraiser for Dollars for Scholars and raised $1,350 in memory of our three…
There is a very common prayer that goes like this:
Beating cancer takes more than breakthrough research. You’re invited to make a difference right here in Scott County in this fight. Please attend and support the Relay For Life movement in our community, so together we can help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle.
I’m writing today because of the frightening growth rate of the opioid crisis. In fact, last year a record number of 422 Minnesotans died from opioid overdoses.
Brad Tabke is a real piece of work. We all know his reputation by now but he’s not slowing down.
Great article by SPU Commissioner Mathew Meyer. The SPU Commission is doing its job. Large Shakopee developments are favored with Tax Increment Financing. Individuals and small developers are not.
In his book, "How Civility Works," Syracuse political science professor Keith Bybee defines civility as “the baseline of respect that we owe one another in public life." Civility is a trait so appealing by definition that we ought to have figured it out in the 243 years of the United State’s…
Back in “the day,” servers at restaurants made enough money to survive on their wages. Not only could they survive, but many people could afford to have kids, pets, and a home of their own.
The recent law to stop cell phone usage and texting is a wonderful thing.
Since being sworn in, I have traveled all across this Congressional District on a Healthcare Listening Tour, and no matter where I am, folks are saying the same thing: we need to address the cost of health care, and we need to do it now.
This legislative session, Rep. Brad Tabke chief authored a bill on behalf of the Minnesota Sheriffs Association and the Minnesota Department of Corrections to authorize state and local correctional facilities to use body scanning technology.
I am very unhappy with the new Farmers Market. Last year it started on Lewis and pretty soon there were tents at the Legion again on Thursdays. I have talked to a few people and along with me, we want our fresh vegetables for gatherings on Sunday.
Over the last months through the Minnesota legislative session, Rep. Brad Tabke has shown complete contempt for his constituents.
I'm one who normally stays out of politics, but when it comes to horse racing at Canterbury I get excited.
