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GAINING POPULARITY IN (Main photo) An 18-hole disc golf course is located at Lions Park in Shakopee.
(Inset photo) Richie Ortiz, a disc golfer sponsored by Westside Discs, throws a disc at Lions Park course.
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Shakopee’s disc golf course is located at Lions Park, 1103 Adams Street South. There is no cost to play the course.
“I urge people to get out there and try it.” Mason Moore specialistrecreationalShakopee Lions Park
Moore’s advice for Shakopee residents who are even a bit intrigued by the sport is to give it a go this year. “I urge people to get out there and try it. There’s a lot of people that want to teach and get you out there,” he said. “I think it’s a great sport, easy to do and it’s only as competitive as you make it — bring the whole family.”
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BY ALYSSA HUGLEN Disc golf in Shakopee has seen a recent increase in popularity and continues to build momentum among residents this year. The free disc golf course at Lions Park has become a go-to spot for disc golf players from Shakopee and nearby cities. The Lions Park course has 18 holes spread throughout the park area and is 6,108 feet long. Mason Moore, the city’s recreation specialist, said the course is well-maintained and provides the chance to practice a variety of shots and play at different skill levels. “It’s a pretty good course for all levels of play, which is great,” he said. “So if you’re starting out, there’s a lot of easy ones. If you’re more experienced, there’s a couple long shots and finesse shots too. It’s a good all-around course.” Course features at Lions Park include open grassy areas, trees and water holes. Moore has played disc golf at Lions Park over the past few years and seen firsthand the sport’s popularity increase in town. He said over the last couple years, he’s noticed that many people looking for an outdoor outlet during the pandemic have turned to disc golf as an ersaid.quiteingpeople“Duringoption.COVID,startedpick-updiscgolfabit,”Moore“Itwasanoth-activitytogetoutside and go do things. Disc golf in the last couple years has been on the up and up, which has been reallyMoore’sfun.”interest in disc golf has resulted in him setting up leagues in his role as recreation specialist. Last year, he created two leagues in Shakopee for people to get involved. This year, that number has increased to three — offering a solo league, duos “best shot” league and duos “alternate shot” league. This year’s disc golf leagues began in May and last through the end of September.TheLions Park course also hosts a couple disc golf tournaments over the summer. Moore said with the increase in league and hasparticipation,tournamentheseenpeople from all around the Twin Cities metro come to Shakopee to play on the Accordingcourse.toMoore, there are many benefits to getting involved with disc golf at any age or skill level, competitive or not. He believes the local area and Minnesota as a whole are great places to live for those wanting to play disc golf.
“It’s a great sport for someone who doesn’t know anything about it, and it’s easy to get into because it’s a low cost,” he said. “As long as you have one disc, you can get out there and start throwing. There’s also a lot of free disc golf courses out there.”
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The city’s website states that the Shakopee Flats development is an ideal addition to the community and can make an impactful mark on the downtown region of Shakopee.
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“The project fits with the goals and priorities of the community and the comprehensive plan by constructing a new project in an overlooked area of Shakopee, adding new residents and retail to the downtown area and furthering downtown’s growth and revitalization,” the statement said.
For more information on the Shakopee Flats apartment complex, visit shakopeeflats.com.www.
Kyle Sobota, a senior planner for the city, said the Shakopee Flats development is another addition to the many exciting developments recently coming together in the downtown area.
“There’s been a lot of downtownthingsinterestinggoingoninShakopee.”
“There’s been a lot of interesting things going on in downtown Shakopee … a lot of entertainment and more activity that’s been happening,” he said. “The private companies have taken notice, and they’re looking to make investments in downtown Shakopee.”
Dan Hebert, Gaughan Companies Senior Vice President of Commercial Accounts, said the Shakopee Flats development is expected to open sometime in TheJune.development is located in the Riverfront Bluff Redevelopment District in downtown Shakopee at the intersection of First Avenue West and Scott StreetShakopeeNorth.Flats will have 170 apartment units consisting of studios, one-bedroom and twobedroom spaces. The building will also include features such as balconies, a rooftop deck, an underground heated parking garage and a rooftop clubroom. The apartment website shows unit availability starting as early as June 15. In addition to the apartment complex, the Shakopee Flats development is home to multiple commercial features. A Mallards Restaurant location has been added, with a patio on the building’s second level overlooking the Minnesota River.
The restaurant’s entrance is on Atwood Street North. Peak Physique, a gym and fitness studio, makes up one of the retail spaces of the development and is located on Levee Drive. This is the third location for Peak Physique, with others located in St. Cloud and Fridley.Another retail space is located on First Avenue West and vacant as of April.
In his time working for the city, Sobota said he’s noticed the number of vacant spaces in the downtown area decreasing significantly over the years.
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PHOTO BY ALYSSA HUGLEN A Mallards Restaurant location will be part of the building, with a patio on the second level overlooking the Minnesota River.
The Shakopee Flats development is bringing apartment units and exciting retail features to the downtown Shakopee area this summer. Concept plans for the development were initially presented to the Shakopee City Council in 2018, and site work construction began in late 2020. Gaughan Companies is the project developer, with Greystone Construction working as the general contractor.
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Along stretch of the Minnesota Valley State Trail runs through Shakopee along locations like Memorial Park and Huber Park. Shakopee’s section of the trail displays an array of different features highlighting the town’sRemainshistory.of the Shakopee Brewery can be seen along the trail roughly 1.7 miles from Huber Park toward Chaska. Informational signs explain the brewery’s history and describe specific features of theAccordingbrewery. to the Scott County Historical Society, Shakopee Brewery was founded in 1856 by Herman Strunk. It was the first brewery in ScottInformationalCounty. signs state that Strunk chose the location due to a natural spring, northern exposure and access to ice from nearby bodies of water.Thebrewery was eventually sold to Andrew Winkler in 1863. When Winkler died in 1870, his widow, Mary Winkler, independently took over Shakopee Brewery’s operations until marrying German brewer Hubert Nyssen. The two ran the brewery together until prohibition forced it to close in 1920. The current owners bought the building remains in 1957. Visitors along the trail can see many different features of the brewery that are still recognizable today. Another feature along the trail near Huber Park is a brickyard lime kiln. The kiln belonged to Schroeder Brickyard. Founded in 1876 by Herman Schroeder, the Schroeder Brick and Lime Manufacturing Company was located along the river and ran until 1941.
The company is well-known in Shakopee for its iconic red bricks, which have been used in multiple buildings. According to the historical society, roughly one in every 100 bricks made out of Schroeder Brickyard had the word “Shakopee” stamped on it.
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Scott County Historical Society Executive Director Heather Hoagland said it’s important to acknowledge features of Shakopee and Scott Historic MinnesotahighlightfeaturestheValley State Trail in Shakopee
PHOTO BY ALYSSA HUGLEN Remains of the Shakopee Brewery are located along the trail in Shakopee.
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A large strip of the Minnesota Valley State Trail runs through Shakopee along the Minnesota River.
swnewsmedia.com | SUMMER 2022 | NEXT! 7 County history along the trail. That was a primary goal in the creation of the Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Trail, a project designed to recognize the cultural, historical and ecological significance of the existing 2.5mile section of the Minnesota Valley State Trail in town.
An old kiln off the Minnesota Valley State Trail in Shakopee is one of the last remnants of the Schroeder Brickyard, which closed in 1941 after a 65-year run.
“The Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Trail is such an exciting project to see come to life along the Minnesota River in Shakopee because trail users literally walk through ten thousand years of history,” HoaglandHighlightingsaid. the Schroeder Brickyard’s history is one part of the SRCT project. The SRCT visitor experience plan states that visitors can delve into “how people used the river and its resources to build local industries in the nineteenth century.”TheSRCT will also acknowledge and celebrate other significant pieces of history. “From Tinta Otunwe, a key Dakota settlement, to Samuel Pond’s mission house, to modern festivals in Huber and Memorial Park — this is a place of connections and shared history,” Hoagland said. “All the partners of the Scott County Cultural Consortium look forward to highlighting that history for visitors.”
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CANTERBURY PARK Canterbury Park has photoworthy events all summer. Guests can take action-packed shots at live horse races. The park also hosts multiple events outside of racing, including Twin Cities Summer Jam. The three-day concert event takes place July 21-23 and brings outdoor musical entertainment, food stands, happy hour activities and more to Shakopee.
WAMPACH’S Those wanting to add a more retro look to people’s feeds have an ideal photo opportunity with Wampach’s. The restaurant opened in downtown Shakopee in the late 1950s and has kept its small-town diner atmosphere ever since. People can take photos of the building’s iconic Wampach’sexterior.isalso ideal for any “foodies” wanting to add some food photos to their social media. Guests can take some great shots of the restaurant’s go-to menu items, including burgers and breakfast dishes. Wampach’s is located at 126 First Avenue W. VALLEYFAIR Valleyfair is a great location for exciting photos that will stand out online. The Fun places Insta-worthyforpics
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Shakopee residents looking for some fun places for photosInstagram-worthycanstaycloseto home this summer. The city has a variety of lively attractions, restaurants, trails and more that can be great locations to take some photos. Here are four spots in town for photo ideas that can liven up anyone’s social media pages.
The concerts can be a fun location for people to take photos among the crowd and photos of the musicians and bands performing on stage. Canterbury Park is located at 1100 Canterbury Road.
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MINNESOTA VALLEY STATE TRAIL For those wanting a more nature-based addition to their photo collection, the Minnesota Valley State Trail is a perfect spot. A long stretch of the state trail runs through Shakopee, with a nearly 10-mile paved section running from Shakopee to Chaska. The trail is a perfect spot for someone wanting to get some pictures of trees, birds and other animals and the MinnesotaRemainsRiver.of the historic Shakopee Brewery can also be seen along the trail about 1.7 miles from Huber Park toward Chaska. Access locations to the trail in Shakopee include Huber Park, 150 Fillmore Street North; Memorial Park, 1801 County Highway 101 East; the Levee Drive parking lot; and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Wilkie Unit, 7701 County Road 101 East.
swnewsmedia.com | SUMMER 2022 | NEXT! 9 amusement park is packed with rollercoaster rides, carousels, waterslides, wave pools, bumper cars and more — making it a perfect place for photos with the family or a group of friends. A standout ride is Wild Thing, currently Valleyfair’s tallest rollercoaster with its highest point reaching 207 feet, according to the park’s website. Some great photo opportunities are available at Planet Snoopy, an area of the park where people can often be seen taking pictures with Snoopy and other Peanuts characters. Valleyfair is located at 1 Valley Fair Drive right off County Road 101.
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Jenn Moore, a fourth grade teacher at Eagle Creek, said the vending machine is already a hit with her students.
Eagle Creek Elementary in Shakopee has been promoting reading to its students this year with an exciting new addition to the school — a book vending machine. This is the first book vending machine in the Shakopee Public School District. The machine arrived in October last year and was put to use around January. In April, the school held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate both the addition of the machine and School LibraryStudentsMonth.are given special coins to put into the machine and then choose a book. But unlike a library, kids actually get to keep the book they choose.
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The book vending machine at Eagle Creek Elementary is the first in the Shakopee Public School District. “It’s exciting for everyone in our building to have something different that nobody else has.”
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“They get excited to see what’s available … kids will often look at it and decide what books they would like to get in the future or if they have a birthday coming up really soon,” she said. “It’s just really neat to see their excitement about it.” Currently, kids receive one coin during the start of their birthday month. Kids whose birthdays are in summer receive a coin in the month of their half birthday.
The school hopes to start giving out more coins on a regular basis. Schools in the district follow the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework. PBIS is aimed at establishing positive behavior expectations for students.Students at Eagle Creek earn “ABC tickets” for exhibiting positive behavior. They can put these tickets into a drawing, from which winners receive fun, little Principalprizes.Josie Koivisto said the school plans on using the book vending machine as a reward for students next school year. “I’m excited to see how this helps with PBIS next year and positive reinforcement,” added Kari Owens, Eagle Creek’s Parent Teacher Organization cosecretary. “That really is something that the kids will work toward positively, and I think it will be a really neat thing to see how it works in that aspect.”
The PTO pays to refill the vending machine with new books. The machine carries a variety of books for different grade levels and reading abilities. This includes picture books, early-reader books and chapter books for more advancedKoivistoreaders.said having this unique feature added to Eagle Creek is exciting for everyone at the school. “Anytime you can bring something that’s novel and isn’t something that you have in every single room in the district, I think it’s fun for kids and fun for teachers,” she said. “It’s exciting for everyone in our building to have something different that nobody else has.”
The school’s PTO helped raise funds for the machine in spring 2021 by hosting a fun“We’verun. been very blessed with a lot of very generous families who will donate to the fun run,” Owens said. “Some of that money goes toward the PTO and our operating fund and for all the events we do. Plus, there are times when we’ve had different special things that we’re trying to raise money for.”
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Lakefront Music Fest : JulyThe8-9Lakefront Music Fest, Prior Lake’s main summer shindig, is held at Lakefront Park. This year’s headliners include country band Alabama on July 8 and rocker Sammy Hagar on July 9. More info www.lakefrontmusicfest.com.at Summer Jam : July 21-23 Summer Jam is a three-day music festival at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The main stage on #TCSJGivesBack-Minnesota Music Night will include Hairball, Fabulous Armadillos and Anderson. That night will also center around creating awareness for the CAP Agency of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties. More info at https:// tcsummerjam.com.
Dan Patch Days : June 23-25 Dan Patch Days, Savage’s annual city festival, includes Tim Sigler, Jud Hailey and The Dweebs and other acts. More info at www.danpatchdays.org. Rhythm on the Rails : June 22 and 29; July 13, 20 and 27; Aug.Rhythm3. on the Rails, Shakopee’s long-running music festival, is a free outdoor concert series. This year’s acts include The Gear Daddies, The Rolling Stoners and Free Fallin’. Concerts run from 6-9 p.m. More info at pee.org/rhythmontherails.www.downtownshako-
JUNE Victoria Classic Car Nights: July 13 and 27; Aug. 10 and 24; Sept. 14 and 28 Victoria Classic Car Nights brings classic cars from all over the metro area to downtown Victoria. More info Community-Events.www.ci.victoria.mn.us/484/at
Summer fun in Carver and Scott counties
Scott County Fair : July 27-31The fair in Jordan includes some new food items, including hot beef sundaes, Venezuelan cuisine and street tacos. Acts on the main stage include IV Play, Dustin Evans and Mudcatt Melby. More info at https:// scottcountyfair.org.
River City Days: July 29-31 River City Days, Chaska’s hometown festival, includes live music, water fights, a talent show, games, a parade and food served by area nonprofit organizations. More info at chaskarivercitydays.org.https://
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AUGUST Old-time Harvest Festival: Aug.The5-7Carver Scott Threshers hold its 58th Annual Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival in Jordan. The event features volunteers operating hundreds of old machines. There are vintage buildings to explore, markets, tractor pulls and a daily 1 p.m. parade. More info at ers.org/harvest_festival.htm.www.scottcarverthresh-
The Nordic Music Fest will be held Sept. 10 in Chanhassen’sVictoria.Fourth of July celebration will be held July 2-4.
Carver County Fair: Aug. 10-14The fair in Waconia includes rides, food, exhibits and events ranging from a demolition derby to tractor pulls. Info at www.carvercountyfair.com. Music in the Park: Aug. 19 Music in the Park in Prior Lake features free live music and food trucks. Sawyer’s Dream will perform Aug. 19. More info at summer-events.recreation/annual-events/gov/government/departments/www.priorlakemn. Renaissance Festival: Aug. 20-Oct. 22 The Renaissance Festival is
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JULY Fourth of July, Chanhassen : July Chanhassen’s2-4 39th annual Fourth of July Celebration is a three-day event held at City Center Park and Lake Ann Park. Among the attractions: live music, local food vendors and – of course – a parade. More info at bration.mn.us/272/4th-of-July-Cele-www.ci.chanhassen.
a 16th century European village in rural Shakopee with more than 16 stages of different entertainment. There are food and beverages for sale at the festival, as well as over 250 artisans who make handmade wares. The event is 9 a.m.7 p.m. (rain or shine) Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-Oct. 22, plus Labor Day (Sept. 5) and Fest Friday, Sept. 30. Info at www.renaissancefest.com.
Victoria’s early fall festival, Volksfest includes music, food trucks, bouncy houses for kids and other attractions. This year’s live music includes headliner GB Leighton. More info at www.victoriavolksfest.com.
Dan Patch Days will be held June 23-25 in Savage. Victoria Classic Car Nights will be held twice a month from June through September. Rhythm on the Rails concerts will be held on select Wednesdays in June, July and August in Shakopee.
River City Days will be held July 29-31 in Chaska.
Attractions at this Carver event include a beer tent, food vendors, a medallion hunt, live music and a Sunday afternoon parade. People are encouraged to park downtown and use the city’s trail systems to walk to the events. More info at carversteamboatdays.info.www.
Halloween attractions: September and October, select dates This year, Valleyfair is replacing its ValleyScare attraction with Tricks and Treats, a fall festival and Halloween party combo. Meanwhile, ScreamTown returns to Chaska while Trail of Terror again appears in Shakopee. More info at trailofterrormn.com.town.com/and-treats,valleyfair.com/events/tricks-www.https://scream-andhttp://www.
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The 13th Nordic Music Fest in Victoria includes the music, food, culture and customs of the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Don’t forget the lutefisk toss! More info at https://nordicmusicfest.org.
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The19-21wacipi (powwow) will be held at the Wacipi Grounds on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community reservation in Shakopee. Accompanied by drum groups, Native American dancers will participate in dance competitions in categories such as Men’s Fancy, Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl and Golden Age. Info at wacipi-pow-wow.shakopeedakota.org/culture/https://
SEPTEMBER Heimatfest : Sept. 9-10
Volksfest : Sept. 10
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This celebration of German heritage in Jordan will include a classic car cruise and street dance Friday night and a fishing tournament, 5K run, parade and Miss Jordan coronation Saturday.
Steamboat Days : Sept. 9-11
The Old-time Harvest Festival will be held Aug. 5-7 in Jordan.
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Rhythm on the Rails returns to Shakopee this summer with six nights of live music, food and family activities.
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The Lewis Street lot will be the location for a Kids Zone for kids to enjoy a variety of free games and activities. Proskey said a big part of Rhythm on the Rails is making the concert series entertaining for visitors of all “Weages.make it fun and accessible for everybody,” she said. “Everything we do has a little element for everyone.”
Rhythm on the Rails concerts will be held on select Wednesdays in June, July and August in Shakopee. PHOTO Rhythm on the Rails Location: Lewis Street, downtown Shakopee Hours: Wednesday evenings, 6-9 p.m. June 22 June 29 July 13 July 20 July 27 Aug. 3 Cost: rhythm-on-the-rails/Website:Freeshakopee.org/ Fun a stress-free, affordable way for people to come out and have a good time” TO
The concert series takes place from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning June 22 and ending on Aug. 3. The free concerts take place on Lewis Street in downtown Shakopee. “We’ve kept all aspects of a concert series in mind and are really just making it a stressfree, affordable way for people to come out and have a good time,” said Heather Proskey, the Shakopee Chamber’s Main Street and special events director. Rhythm on the Rails has expanded its season to six nights instead of the usual five. According to Proskey, high community engagement and interest led to an additional concert night being added. “We saw close to 4,000 attendees a night last year, so the interest level of adding a sixth night was definitely there,” she said. “These are our highest attended concerts in past years, so we know that they’ll be successful, and the bands are excited about doing it again.” This year’s Rhythm on the Rails concert headliners include Arch Allies, Gear Daddies, The Crown Jewels, The Rolling Stoners, Free Fallin’ and Fabulous Armadillos Party Band featuring Chris Hawkey.Opening acts include Magic Carpet, Dresses with Pockets, Tony Williams, Muddcat Melby, Sawyer’s Dream and Nathan Hanson.Beyond live music, Rhythm on the Rails will also feature an array of different local restaurants and brewery vendors. This year’s vendors include O’Brien’s Public House, Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant, Cookie Dough Bliss, Mr. Pig Stuff, Red’s Savoy Pizza, Kraz’d Footnatik, The Cave Cafe, Westy’s Shako Shack and Snack Shack.Abeer tent will also be featured with Shakopee Brewhall and Badger Hill Brewing providing drinks. Food and drink tickets will be available on location for guests to purchase.
PHOTO BY ALYSSA HUGLEN Svihel Vegetable Farm will be returning for this year’s downtown Shakopee farmers market. Street 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 22 Wednesday, June 29 July 13 Wednesday, July 20 Wednesday, July 27 Wednesday, Aug. 3 more information on the market including vendor applications, contact Heather Proskey at (952) 641-9044 or hproskey@shakopee.org.
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Shakopee has held a downtown farmers market since 2018. The market was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic and came back for its “revival season” this past year. Proskey said she is thrilled to have the market for another year and hopes it becomes more of a staple in the community. She added that having the market on the same days as Rhythm on the Rails should make it an exciting way for residents and visitors to spend the whole day in downtown Shakopee and take advantage of all the local shops and attractions in the area.
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The farmers market returns to downtown Shakopee this summer with new times and new food and drink options.The market is located in the Lewis Street parking lot and will feature produce, meats, cheeses and more from local vendors.Instead of taking place in the afternoon like previous years, this year’s market will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for six Wednesdays starting on June 22. These dates are the same as the Rhythm on the Rails concertHeatherseries.Proskey, Shakopee Chamber’s Main Street and special events director, said this time change should bring a new, exciting twist to the market.“This year’s farmers market is taking on a completely different look and feel,” she said. “It’s going to be more of a quaint farmers market.” To make the most of this time change, Proskey said this market is going to include vendors with unique breakfast-related items. An Edina Coffee Roasters coffee truck will be on location, and Heritage Angus Farms will have breakfast sandwiches for“We’resale. truly trying to create a place for people to get their produce before they go off to work. Grab a breakfast sandwich, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy their day downtown,” ProskeyProducesaid.will be the main focus for the downtown market over items like arts and crafts. Customers will be able to find a range of different foods, including fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and spreads. The Wisconsin Cheese Outlet will be attending as well as Shakopee market regular Svihel VegetableWhileFarm.this year’s market is currently scheduled for these six Wednesdays, Proskey said additional dates could eventually be tacked on depending on how produce looks around fall.
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“We really want to make it something that people come down early, do a little farmers market shopping, and maybe go grab a bite to eat for lunch,” Proskey said. “Then stick and stay in our downtown … and feel that sense of community and being together again after a long drought of us not being able to gather in mass.”
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Pickleball popularity soars NEXT UP IN PICKLEBALL
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Mega Pickle & Pong, an indoor pickleball and ping pong club, opened its doors March 1 and is going strong. The club, located at 2929 Water Tower Place in Chanhassen, includes six indoor pickleball courts and nine ping pong tables.
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There’s a sport that’s exploding in the southwest metro. If you haven’t heard about pickleball by now, it won’t be long before a friend recruits you to play a game. Enthusiasts say the sport is popular for its fun, social and friendly nature. Plus the fact that it’s good exercise doesn’t hurtPickleballeither. is a racket or paddle sport that was created by combining elements of several other racket sports. Two or four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. The ball is much like a wiffleball.Apickleball court is similar to badminton, with a net similar to tennis, and the paddles are similar to those in table tennis.According to the official pickleball website, pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington. Three dads — Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating the game. Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout the U.S. and Canada. The game is growing internationally as well, with many European and Asian countries adding courts.Over the years, the sport spread like wildfire and became popular in community centers, public parks, YMCA courtsseveralwhereTwinandretirementfacilities,homesthesouthernCitiesmetroit’shometopickleballandclubs.
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Pickleball players can reserve a court online ahead of time by using the app CourtReserve. The club also offers open play time, when participants can show up and play with others. Ping pong is open play only. To play ping pong, it costs $5. Open play pickleball costs $8 and it costs $25 to reserve a court by the hour.
“It’s so fun to see the big smiles on their faces when they come in and we have a large portion of our visitors come in three to five times a week which has wonderful.”been Rick Gray Owner of Mega Pickle & Pong
Rick Gray, owner of Mega Pickle & Pong, said the surrounding communities have been extremely supportive of the new “They’vebusiness.really come together and build up a lot of our business and it’s about them getting all their friends together. They’ve been extremely passionate about pickleball,” said Gray. “It’s so fun to see the big smiles on their faces when they come in and we have a large portion of our visitors come in three to five times a week which has been hassionstartedandindoorideaGraywonderful.”saidthetobuildanpickleballpingpongclubasapas-projectthatsinceevolved into a thriving business. “It was really a passion project. My business partner and I were big table tennis fans and it kind of started as we love to play table tennis so let’s open up a little ping pong club,” said Gray. “My mother-in-law introduced me to pickleball and I immediately thought this is so fun and saw there wasn’t really much in dedicated indoor sports with an outdoor surface that everyone was looking for.” Gray also said that the new business has extended what it currently offers. “We have been extending what we offer as far as different play for different skill levels. We now have three instructors that teach classes all the way from beginner to advanced. We also have multiple tournaments going on over the summer and 100% of those fees go to charities. So, we’re really trying to give back to the community,” said Gray. “In addition to that, we are looking to be the largest pickleball retailer in Minnesota. We have a substantially sized pro shop where you can come in and we carry a demo of every single paddle that we that you can try.”
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Zac Johnson, recreation supervisor for the city of Chaska, said if the courts become popular, there is a possibility for pickleball programs in the future.“At this time we haven’t planned anything new at the courts. For now, the courts will offer open play,” said Johnson. “Depending on the number of players utilizing the courts and the popularity, we could look to start some programming there in the future. This will be the first summer where the courts will be available through the summer and the fall — weather permitting. We’re hoping for a great turnout at the courts.” The lighted courts are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with access to restrooms. Parking is free and available a short distance from the courts. Equipment is stored at the site. The city is handling any necessary scheduling. There are no fees.
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PICKLEBALL AND RIDE In Chaska, residents can play pickleball in a unique setting at the top of a SouthWest Transit parking ramp. The courts are located at East Creek Transit Station, on the southwest corner of highways 41 and 212. The courts evolved as part of an agreement between the city and SouthWest Transit. According to previous reports, the idea to create pickleball courts on top of the parking ramp came during the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the ramp was not being utilized so SouthWest Transit partnered with the City of Chaska to create much needed pickleball courts in the community.
“The train looks to be riding on top of the left field fence from certain angles,” Beckman said. “This park is worth a visit whether your are a baseball fan or not.”
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The Mini Met is home to the Jordan Brewers. The park is located near the train tracks that run through downtown Jordan, and if you’re there in the evening, you’ll hear the 6 o’clock train horn as it runs through town.
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The finished concrete areas surround Veterans Field in Prior Lake. There’s quality seating down the right field line where spectators can watch the game from lawn chairs. “They typically have one of the more enthusiastic announcers at their games as well,” Beckman said.
STORM/RED BIRD STADIUM Beckman believes the grandstand at Storm/Red Bird Stadium in Chanhassen is one of the more impressive viewing spots around. River Valley League is home to some of the best venues ballparks
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As president of the River Valley League, Ron Beckman has seen many town ball games at a lot of different parks. There are 16 teams in the RVL, including the Chaska Cubs, the Chanhassen Red Birds, the Prior Lake Jays and Mudcats, the Jordan Brewers, Shakopee Indians and Coyotes and the Victoria Vics. And those teams facilities are all top-notch.TheMinnesota Baseball Association has 265 teams from Class A, B and C, so business seems to be booming, while the ballparks are bustling. “The RVL is fortunate to have so many beautiful local ballparks that are all worth seeing a game at during the summer,” Beckman said. Jordan has the Mini Met, while Prior Lake is home to Veterans Field at Memorial Park and Shakopee plays at Joe SchleperChaskaStadium.hashistoric Athletic Park, while Chanhassen, winners of the last four Class B state titles, is home to Storm/ Red Bird Stadium and Victoria plays at Poppitz Field. Beckman said all six of these parks are unique in their own way. Here’s his take on each of them:
Beckman said Athletic Park in Chaska consistently draws large crowns and it’s easy to see“Theywhy. put a good product on the field,” Beckman said. “They have a wonderful surface to play on, and the fans hover over the field down both foul lines and in the grandstand to create a lot of energy for players to play in front of.”
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MINI MET “Many ballparks are proud of their unique characteristics, as they should be,” Beckman said. “The Jordan baseball park just seems to have many of them.”Beckman said as you drive into the park along the left field fence, you can see the viewing area that fans enjoy. The field sits below “like a stage.” There’s the wooden grandstand that dates back multiple decades and actual dugouts that players step down into. Beckman loves the church steeple and clock in the distance over the right field fence, the manual scoreboard, the bluff of trees beyond the first base foul line and the train tracks that are parallel to the drive into the park.
Beckman enjoys the many viewing experiences at Joe Schleper Stadium in Shakopee. including the decks down both foul lines and the deck near the backstop on the first base side that’s shielded by netting. Behind home plate is the large stadium seated grandstand.“They have a giant press box that has been home to some great announcing over the years by legendary announcer Dick Jonckowski and Bill Schleper,” Beckman said.
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Fans enter Athletic Park in Chaska, many by foot, while others hope for a parking spot. Located at 725 West First Street, it’s the heart of baseball in the city. “The grandstand is beautiful and gives an elevated view for fans to see the action,” he said. “They have spacious dugouts. There is almost a minor league feel to the grandstand that matches their extremely talented team.”
POPPITZ FIELD “The changes made by the late Mike Poppitz were instrumental in the improved playing field and surrounding environment at the facility,” Beckman said of Poppitz Field in Victoria. “The surface has been immensely improved in the last decade, and the wooden fence and scoreboard are on par with their competitor fields.”
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Beckman likes how standing down the lines in right and left field puts you near the action. “It’s a great way to view a game at Poppitz,” he said.
“It’s a lot more fun to learn about history or some of the aspects that we teach at our camps than having to read about it in a book,” he said. “It makes history more real, and you get a better connection with people in the past.” Build a Camp also heavily focuses on appreciating the history specific to Scott County. Murray said kids attending the BioBlitz day will participate in multiple activities that center around the environment of the Minnesota River and how it impacts the land.
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This is the ninth year of the Minnewashta Mud Run, once known as the Tonka Mud Run. The run was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic and brought back in 2021. While many mud runs tend to be tailored to adults, the Minnewashta Mud Run has made the event accessible to all. Children are welcome to participate in the run, and a quarter-mile mini-mud run takes place right before the full-length run for youngerAccordingkids.to Ostergard, this extra feature in the mud run is part of Carver County Park’s work in offering activities engaging for families and people of all ages. “We wanted to be able to have an activity that doesn’t separate the family … something the whole family can participate in,” he said.In recent years, Ostergard said the mud run has seen around participants.reachforyear,participants.300-350Thisheishopingnumberstocloserto500Onabroaderscale, he added that this event is just one of many that can appeal to residents wanting to get outside this summer and take advantage of the local parks and trails. “Our focus is on this outdoor recreation like canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, archery, fishing — things that are maybe less often offered by cities or school districts,” Ostergard said. “Carver County Parks is offering so much more than people realize … we’ve got something for everyone.”
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The schoolhouse also has historical ties in town, as the building once served as a oneroom school located in downtown Shakopee for St. John’s LutheranBeyondChurch.Builda Camp, The Landing has other programs and activities that can appeal to people of different ages and interests. Murray said this includes learning about old-fashioned chores and taking adult-themed bike rides that teach guests about the making of bricks and beer in the Minnesota Valley.
BY ALYSSA HUGLEN Parks in Carver and Scott counties are putting together unique activities and camps for children and their families this summer. Events range from immersive, historical summer camps at The Landing in Minnesota River Heritage Park to family mud runs at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. Micah Ostergard, recreation and volunteer specialist for Carver County Parks, said putting on activities like these highlights recreational opportunities in an outdoor setting.
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“I think it’s important that we are supplying opportunities for people to outdoor recreation for their own health, to be connected to the world around us and not get insulated indoors all the time,” he said.
Carver, Scott County parks running unique youth and family activities this summer
The final day, Day on the Farm, allows kids to meet some farm animals, work in the gardens and try out traditional farmThreechores.Rivers Park District historic interpreter Mike Murray said the Build a Camp activities offer a unique, immersive experience for kids to learn about life in the 19th century.
“We have some unique experiences talking about Scott County history … so there’s experiences for all the family — from the young ones all the way up,” he said.
MUD RUN One standout event this summer is the Minnewashta Mud Run. The mud run takes place from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 9, at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, 6900 Hazeltine Boulevard in rangedsaidfreshbalesmaze,”includes1.7-milelometerParticipantsChanhassen.runona5.4-ki-course,goingaroundalooptwice.Thecourseobstacleslikea“crazylimbo,waterslideandhaytoclimb.Tokeeptheeventandexciting,Ostergardthecoursehasbeenrear-alittlebitwithenhancements to existing obstacles.
THE LANDING In Scott County, The Landing in Minnesota River Heritage Park is putting on another year of its “Build a Camp” summer camp. The camp takes place on location at The Landing, 2187 County Road 101 in Shakopee.Builda Camp is a three-day camp that is put on in June, July and August. Families can choose for their children to attend one, two or all three days in their respective round of Build a Camp. This year’s camp consists of three inganimalferentkidsaroundonhouse”room“BioBlitz,”themes:“One-School-and“DaytheFarm.”BioBlitzcentersteachingallaboutdif-plantandspeciesliv-intheircommunity. One-room Schoolhouse gives kids the experience of learning in a traditional schoolhouse and participating in lessons from around 150 years ago. Kids will get to use a slate board and participate in recess games and with toys dating back to the 19th century.
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PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON Cars travel along Highway 13 in Savage. The road is down to one lane in each direction for construction of an interchange.
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ate better access to the city’s bustling shipping ports on the Minnesota River. The highway is one lane in either direction during the first phase of construction.“Wealways like to maintain the road,” said Kirsten Klein, a spokeswoman for MnDOT. “Some of these projects, especially in Scott County, have some safety improvements.” Also during this time period, motorists should expect road closures and detours between Highway 19 and Highway 282 for a Highway 13 resurfacing project and the construction of left turn lanes and paved shoulders; as well as at Highway 13 and County Road 8 for the construction of a roundabout. Both of these projects will cost over $12 million total. Years of planning goes into many projects to figure out what needs to be done and what funding will be needed, KleinShouldersaid. and possible lane closures will take place August through October on Highway 169 and 166th Street in Sand Creek Township to extend a frontage road from Berkshire Lane to Bluff Drive and to construct an acceleration lane on Highway 169 to Bluff“SafetyDrive.is always the No. 1 priority when you’re driving on the road at anytime because traffic conditions can change, whether it starts to rain and traffic slows down in front of you or if there’s construction on the road,” Klein said. “We want you to come as well as we want all of our construction people to be able to go home as well. So follow those signs, pay attention, make sure you don’t have other distractions in your car with you while you’re driving through those construction zones,” KleinForstated.upto date road conditions, travelers can check 511mn.org.
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