2014 Shakopee Lifestyle Guide

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SHAKOPEE

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HEALTH

ATTRACTIONS

Parks 12 Trails 15 Wildlife Refuge 15 Recreation 15

FOOD

Introduction 16

Health & Wellness

LEISURE Youth Sports Adult Sports Clubs & Organizations Youth Organizations Arts & Entertainment

GOVERNMENT

Shakopee, City of 22 Public Utilities 22 Meetings 22 Ordinances 23 Scott County 24 Frequently Called Numbers 25 Libraries 26 Utilities 26 Metropolitan Council 26 Watershed 27 Licenses & Documents 27 U.S. Postal Service 28 Transportation 28 Health & Human Service 28 Elections 30 CAP Agency 31 Minnesota, State of 32 United States 32

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LIVING Education 45 Worship Directory 50 Non-Public Schools 52 Senior Citizens 53 Help & Support Services 53 Map 55

MARKETPLACE Media 57 Business Directory 58

PETS Dog Licenses Lost Pet

2014 lifestyle guide Group Publisher: Bill Davis Publisher: Laurie Hartmann Photography: Southwest Newspapers Cover Design: Mike Gears Editor: Amanda McKnight Editorial Design: Nicole Bullock Chief Digital Officer: Pino Shah Advertising: Paul TenEyck, Tess Lee

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Special thanks to the City of Shakopee, Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, CAP Agency, Scott County and School District 720 for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

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VETERANS

2013

1,694

2008 - 2012

37,076 38,7 30 39,167

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July 1, 2013

2010

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10%

24.8 min

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elcome to the 2014-2015 Shakopee Lifestyle Guide. This redesigned publication offers a directory of information and resources used by Shakopee area businesses and residents, especially those who are new to this area. The information contained in this guide is also available and regularly updated year-round on the new bigfishlifestyle mobile app.

The Lifestyle Guide is a compilation of important information — a single source for lists of services, names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Keep it handy; use it often.

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MAYOR’S COLUMN

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e l c o m e to t h e C it y of Shakopee! Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or only a short while, you know Shakopee is a great place to call home. From our friendly downtown to metropolitan proximity, we’re a community that embraces our small-town roots while providing a wonderful quality of life for residents.

Founded in 1857 as a trading post along the Minnesota River, Shakopee has been home to Native Americans for thousands of years.

In recent decades, the City has seen dramatic growth in population, businesses and amenities and we are dedicated to keep moving this community forward.

Located in “RiverSouth, Land of Big Fun,” Shakopee residents know how to have a good time.

Right in our backyard, you’ll find some of the state’s most popular

entertainment attractions, including Canterbury Park horseracing track and Valleyfair amusement park.

The City’s outdoor aquatic park, SandVenture, is the place to be on warm summer afternoons, and with more than 1,300 acres of parks and 60 miles of trails, we’re a city of all seasons. Plus, our close proximity to Minneapolis-St. Paul provides easy access to the amenities of a large metropolitan area.

Shakopee is truly a multi-faceted city. Home to one of the state’s largest business parks, Shakopee’s strong commercial-industrial tax base helps keep property taxes low and housing affordable. We’ve recently welcomed several new businesses, such as Shutterfly and Datacard, while our riverfront downtown was designated a Minnesota Main Street in 2014.

At its heart, Shakopee is a

wonderful place to raise a family. The community offers excellent public and private schools that offer highquality educational opportunities from pre-K to adult. The growing Shakopee School District serves more than 7,600 students in 11 buildings. The area is served by a comprehensive medical campus, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, and top-notch health care professionals.

In 2014, the Minneapolis VA opened a community-outreach clinic in Shakopee.

We’re also a civic-minded community, home to the state’s largest Jaycees club and numerous service organizations. The Shakopee Diversity Alliance celebrates the City’s many strong cultural ties while our churches provide a place for worship and fellowship.

I hope you enjoy living in Shakopee as much as I do. If you

have any questions or would like more information about Shakopee, our City staff would be pleased to assist you. Please visit us online at www.ShakopeeMN.gov, call us at (952) 233-9300 or stop in at City Hall, 129 Holmes St. S. — Mayor Brad Tabke

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN SHAKOPEE? I like all of the parks and hiking and biking trails.”

I work here, and my kids are here. I like the sense of community in a bigger city that still has a small-town feel.”

JESSICA FRANTZ HEATHER SCHROEDER

That’s a tough question. I guess I like the social life. And the community has a nice feel to it.”

I like the close proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul while living in a smaller town with all the amenities you could ever need or want.”

SANTIAGO ESCAMILLA CHERYL NELSON

There’s always something to do, whether it’s an event in town or something like Valleyfair, Canterbury or the Renaissance Festival.”

CRYSTAL MCNALLY

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Even though it’s a bigger town, it still has that small-town feel about it.”

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LIFESTYLE SNAPSHOT

POPULATION 2010

VETERANS 2013

2012

1,694 2008 - 2012

= 150

WORK TRAVEL TIME

37,076 38,730 39,167

5.6% change from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013

2010

= 3,000

10%

5 years and under

30.2%

18 years and under Between 19 and 64 years

53%

65 years and older

6.8%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN WHITE

77%

2012

2013

Mean travel time to work

24.8 min

workers age 16+ 2008 - 2012

HOUSING

13,339

Housing units, 2010 = 1,000

ASIAN

10.3%

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

4.3%

HISPANIC OR LATINO

7.8%

AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE

1.2%

TWO OR MORE RACES

2.7%

15.6% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012 EDUCATION

92.8%

37.2%

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

2008 - 2012

2008 - 2012

78.7%

Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012

873.% Living in same house 1 year or more $217,800 Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2008 - 2012 2.81 Persons per household $31,829 Money income in past 12 months, 2012 dollars $78,713 Median household income Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

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From picnics on the river to Valleyfair, excitement always awaits

Every kid wishes they could grow up in Shakopee just minutes away from Valleyfair, which is the largest amusement park in Minnesota. Valleyfair is just one of many entertainment options in Shakopee, but it is brimming with fun, including seven roller coasters and a water park.

Six additional waterslides are planned to be added to the park in the near future.

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f there’s one thing long-time residents of Shakopee know for sure, it’s that there’s never a lack of fun to be found around the city.

From 19th century local history re-enactments at The Landing to outrageous re-creations of the 16th century at the Renaissance Festival and the thrill-inducing amusements at Valleyfair, Shakopee is an entertainment mecca for people of all ages and interests.

Shakopee’s annual community festival, Derby Days, offers fun for all ages with petting zoos, water fights, blow-up castles, an international festival and a Strongman competition. Let’s not forget about the Derby Days parade that always offers a good show.

Shakopee is home to Huber Park, which hosts Derby Days each year and sits right on the river. Along with the abundant riverside parks in town, Shakopee also has more than 20 other parks and at least two tot UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE lots for younger children.

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ATTRACTIONS

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ATTRACTIONS PARKS SHAKOPEE CITY PARKS The City of Shakopee prides itself on its 660-acre park and open space system, with a variety of developed parks (and many to develop) to serve residents. In addition, the community has access to the Minnesota River Valley and area regional parks.

For picnic reservations, call Shakopee Parks and Recreation at 952-233-9500. Please see the city’s Web site at www. ci.shakopee.mn.us/parks_rec.cfm for more information.

17th Ave. Sports Complex 2600 E. 17th Ave. 40-acre sports complex with soccer fields, parking and a twothird mile trail loop. Includes concession, restroom and meeting room.

Royalty, Hackney and Saddle Ridge Parks 101 Ardennes Ave., 575 Hackney Ave. and 1754 Caspian Lane Playgrounds, gazebo and trails.

Langdon Terrace Park 4191 Rymark Ct. Playground, gazebo, basketball court.

Autumn Hill Park 1956 Evergreen Lane Playground equipment, nature area.

Clover Leaf Park 2777 Crane St. Playground, sand play, water mister, basketball, tennis.

Emerald Lane Tot Lot 2600 Emerald Lane E. Playground equipment for young children.

Glacier Park 8550 Portage Lane Playground equipment, trails, picnic tables.

Green Meadows Park 3100 Thrush St. Playground equipment, paved hockey rink with basketball court inside, horseshoes, sand volleyball, baseball field and multipurpose

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The International Festival is held each year during Derby Days and highlights Shakopee’s diverse population.

(Photo by Wil Galvez Jr.) grass turf field, grills, outdoor ice skating and hockey with warming house.

Hamlet Park 7300 Cambridge Rd. Gazebo, playground with sand play area.

Hiawatha-Wermerskirchen Park 625 7th Ave. E. Playground equipment, softball field and full basketball court. Picnic facilities limited to rental for groups of 25 or less. The site has ice skating with a warming house and picnic facilities.

Holmes Park 628 4th Ave. W. Picnic facilities including shelter, grill, horseshoe pits and half basketball court, playground equipment and an ice skating rink that has a warming house.

Huber Park 150 Filmore St. Located on the banks of the Minnesota River near historic downtown. Includes an outdoor performance area, terrace seating, river views, trail and a community built

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playground. The Minnesota Valley Trail meanders through the park.

Lions Park 1103 Adams St. S. Picnic facilities including two shelters and restrooms, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, shuffle board, Frisbee-disc golf and playground equipment. The SandVenture Aquatic Park has a water slide (and a zero-depth entry sand pool).

Daily admission charge. In winter there is an ice skating rink and warming house. Lions Park is also the site of the Community Youth Building with meeting space.

Meadows Park 1566 Sage Lane Playground, basketball court and trails.

Memorial Park 1801 E. Hwy. 101 Adjacent to the river, with fishing, picnicking, including shelters and restrooms, trails, a nature area, an information booth for visitors, playground equipment, volleyball, horseshoe pits. Groups of up to 150 can be accommodated.

Minnesota River Archery Range/ Boat Launch 501 & 551 County Rd. 101 (north of the Minnesota River) Archery range, boat launch.

O’Dowd Lake Park 2853 Co. Rd. 79 Park is located on O’Dowd Lake on Co. Rd. 79. There currently is a trail on the north side of the lagoon and a fishing dock on the south side of the park.

Pheasant Run Tot Lot 2075 Cardinal Dr. Playground equipment for young children.

Prairie Bend Park 1983 Parkway Ave. Playground, trails, undeveloped ball field, basketball.

Riverside Fields Park 7800 Crossings Blvd.

Neighborhood playground.

Riverview Park 455 Harrison St. Youth baseball field with scoreboard and gravel parking.

ATTRACTIONS and one baseball field, with parking available at the Community Center.

Stans Park 1056 Fuller St. S. Tennis courts and playground equipment.

Tahpah Sports Complex 1490 Adams St. S. A 50-acre athletic complex with eight softball fields, Joe Schleper baseball stadium, a lighted youth football field/soccer, concession stand, restrooms, playground equipment and trail.

Savanna Oaks Park 6225 Oxford Rd. N. Tot lot playground equipment, picnic table and bench.

Timber Trails Park 1397 Blue Huron Tr. Playground equipment, basketball court and sand volleyball court.

Scenic Heights Park 1195 Ruby Ln. Picnic facilities, playground equipment, shelter and restroom, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, full basketball court, outdoor ice skating and hockey with warming house.

Westminster Park 801 Valley View Rd. E. Picnic facilities, shelter and restroom, playground, two ballfields, paved hockey rink with basketball court inside, horseshoes, volleyball and trails. Plus outdoor ice skating and hockey with warming house.

Shakopee Community Center 1255 Fuller St. 952-233-9500 The Community Center offers ice skating, strength equipment, stairmasters, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, two-court gym and locker rooms. A walking/running track is available free of charge.

Aerobic and recreation classes available. Meeting rooms available. Family and individual annual memberships available. Daily admission charge.

The Enigma Teen Center is on site and offers games, events, DJs and bands. The space is available for event rentals.

Adjacent to the Community Center is the Shakopee Skate Park, which has more than 25 different pieces of equipment. Designed as a Tier 1 park, riding surfaces are no more than three feet high. Daily admission is free.

Muenchow ball fields also are adjacent to the Community Center. There are two softball fields

Whispering Oaks Park 8975 Horizon Dr. Playground, gazebo, hard and soft surface trails through natural oak woodland.

REGIONAL PARKS Scott County Parks 952-496-8475 www.co.scott.mn.us Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park 400 W. 260th St., New Prague This 20-acre site, formerly operated as the Cedar Lake Farm and Day resort, offers shore fishing, swimming beach, picnic sites. Part of a future 300-acre regional park that will feature wetlands, Big Woods forest and 4,000 feet of shoreland, public recreation.

Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park This 490-acre park in Cedar Lake Township is still undeveloped.

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ATTRACTIONS Spring Lake Regional Park This 373-acre park on the northern shore of Spring Lake includes an off-leash dog area and trail.

Three Rivers Park District 763-559-9000 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Ave. (Co. Rd. 27), Prior Lake 763-694-7777 Biking, hiking, canoeing, golfing, swimming and picnicking, cross country skiing. It has 1,045 acres.

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15501 Murphy Lake Rd. (Co. Rd. 75), Savage 763-694-7777 Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. This is a 2,400-acre park.

The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee 763-694-7784 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

TRAILS DNR-owned Minnesota Valley State Trail runs along the river (the federal and state governments own various parts of the river frontage being preserved).

A boat landing, adjacent to the Minnesota River bridge in Belle Plaine, offers access to the river.

WILDLIFE REFUGE Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington 952-854-5900 www.fws.gov/refuge/ minnesotavalley Made up of 14 separate units, the 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge runs from Bloomington to Henderson, along both sides of the Minnesota River. Nearby Chaska, Rapids Lake and Louisville Swamp Units combine to provide 4,700 acres of outdoor opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, cross-country

Bean bag tournaments are a local summer favorite. (File photo) skiing, wildlife observation and photography as posted on Refuge interpretive signs.

Town and Country Campground 12630 Boone Ave., Savage 952-445-1756

10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America 952-466-5250

Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver 952-361-4500

Shakopee East Junior High 1137 S. Marschall Rd. Indoor pool open. Shakopee Parks and Recreation posts the open swimming hours.

Dakotah Meadows RV Park 2341 Park Pl., Prior Lake 1-800-653-CAMP or 952-445-8800

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has more than 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens, natural woodlands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike, cross-country ski over eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year.

RECREATION Shakopee Community Center 1255 Fuller St. 952-233-9500 SWIMMING Shakopee SandVenture Aquatic Park 1101 Adams St. 952-233-3840 Outdoor sand-bottomed filtered pond, open only in summers. An added attraction is the waterslide.

Shakopee West Junior High 200 10th Ave. E. Indoor pool open. Shakopee Parks and Recreation posts the open swimming hours.

HORSEBACK RIDING/STABLES Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club Rachel Lueth 612-251-5913 www.mvrsc.org River Valley Ranch 16480 Co. Rd. 45, Carver 952-361-3361 Heiland Hills 18060 Valley View Drive, Jordan 952-492-3457 SPORTS CLAY RANGES MN Horse & Hunt Club 2920 220th St., Prior Lake 952-447-2272 CAMPGROUNDS Baylor Regional Park

Fish Lake Acres Campground 3000 210th St. E., Prior Lake 952-492-3393 Minneapolis S.W. KOA 3315 166th St. W., Jordan 952-492-6440 MN Horse & Hunt Club (Campground and RV Park) 2920 220th St., Prior Lake 952-447-2272 MN Valley Trail State Park/Rec Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400 Shakopee Valley RV Park 1245 Bluff Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-7313 Town & Country RV Park and Campground 12630 Boone Ave., Savage 952-445-1756 Will’s Riverview RV Park 1705 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-5323

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GOOD EATS Shakopee has something for every taste bud

Lifestyle Focus Despite loose front teeth, Mackenzie Kinney, 6, managed her corn on the cob, sold

by Cub Foods at the Taste of Shakopee.

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hakopee has a variety of local cuisine, with everything from Chinese and Mexican to classic American comfort food. Area residents look forward to the Taste of Shakopee each year during the Shakopee Derby Days celebration; Taste of Shakopee offers nearly all the local eats you can get your hands on, all in one location at Huber Park.

Of course local farmers markets are popular from June until October each year. There are several in the area, including Tuesdays at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Fridays at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Center in neighboring Prior Lake, and Thursdays at the corner of Hwy. 101 and Marschall Road.

If you’re craving a jumpstart to your morning, Shakopee is home to two Caribou Coffee locations, Donut Connection (grab some donuts while you’re at it), the Shakopee Bakery and Coffee Ta Cream, which is located at Shakopee Town Square.

And don’t forget about the Scott County Fair held in nearby Jordan or the annual Renaissance Fe s t i v a l h e l d o n t h e b o r d e r o f UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE Shakopee and Chaska. Both festivals ON OUR APP offer a huge variety of summertime treats, from roasted turkey legs and poutine to deep-fried candy bars and Search for “bigfishlifestyle” cheese curds.

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El Toro Mexican Restaurant

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EYE OF THE COUNTY Shakopee is a one-stop shop for most local government needs

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hakopee serves as the hub of Scott County Government. Home of the Scott County Government Center, Shakopee is the place to go for all licensing and motor vehicle needs, permits, passports and birth, death and marriage certificates.

The city government is comprised of a mayor and city council, which are responsible for adopting and enforcing ordinances, establishing public and administrative policies, appointing the city administrator and administrative staff, creating boards and commissions and managing the city’s financial operations.

The Shakopee Community Center has an ice arena, walking/running track and a teen center. Shakopee is also home to the Stans Historical Center UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE in which the Maurice Stans collection ON OUR APP and the county’s historical society collection are housed. It also has a large public library conveniently located in Search for “bigfishlifestyle” the downtown area.

Lifestyle Focus Shakopee’s mayor and city council are passionate about maintaining a high level of services to the community. Hailing from a variety of professional backgrounds, the council has turned its focus toward improving Shakopee’s downtown and city infrastructure.

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GOVERNMENT

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GOVERNMENT

CITY OF

SHAKOPEE CITY HALL 129 S. Holmes St.

SHAKOPEE

952-233-9300 administration@shakopeemn.gov www.shakopeemn.gov

TTY: 952-233-3837

952-233-9300

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police and fire emergency 911 Police (non-emergency) 952-445-1411 Police (general information) 952-233-9400 Fire (general information) 952-233-9570 Shakopee Police Tip Line 952-233-9499 Water and sewer billing 952-445-1988 Animal control 952-894-9065 Shakopee Parks & Recreation/Community Center 952-233-9500 Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300 Chamber of Commerce 952-445-1660 Transit-Shakopee 952-496-8341

SHAKOPEE CITY COUNCIL The mayor and council members serve as the Shakopee City Council. Terms of service are two years for the mayor, four for each council seat. City elections are held in the off years.

BRAD TABKE Mayor 952-225-3124 Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

MATT LEHMAN Council member 952-496-2069 Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

PUBLIC UTILITIES ELECTRICITY & WATER Shakopee Public Utilities Commission 255 Sarazin St. 952-445-1988 ELECTRIC/WATER EMERGENCIES 952-445-1988 The Shakopee Public Utility Commission is appointed by the City Council but operates independently of the council.

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MIKE LUCE Council member 612-578-5063 Term ends Dec. 31, 2017

JAY WHITING Council member 952-496-0959 Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

KATHI MOCOL Council member 612-716-0375 Term ends Dec. 31, 2017

MEETINGS The City of Shakopee also has these other commissions and boards: Economic Development Advisory Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Police Civil Service Commission and Shakopee Public Utilities Commission.

SECOND MONDAY

Shakopee Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 7 p.m City Hall

THIRD TUESDAY

Shakopee City Council/ Economic Development Authority, 7 p.m.

Council Chambers

FIRST TUESDAY

Shakopee City Council/ Economic Development Authority, 7 p.m.

Council Chambers

FIRST THURSDAY

Shakopee Planning Commission, 7 p.m.

Council Chambers

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Christopher Straub addresses the Shakopee City Council (Photo by Shannon Fiecke)

ORDINANCES For additional information about other ordinances, call the city offices at 952-233-9300 or visit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us.

BUILDING PERMITS Shakopee City Hall 952-233-9338 Building permits are required for most projects, including decks, swimming pools, porches, re-roofing and finishing basements. Call the building department for more information.

SOLICITORS City Clerk 952-233-9316 Peddlers’ licenses are required, except for charitable, religious, educational and political organizations registered with the MN Secretary of State. Applicants should apply for a license at least 10 days before planning to use it. There is a fee.

WINTER PARKING During the winter season, Shakopee has both calendar parking and designated Snow Emergency Route restrictions. Visit www.ci.shakopee. mn.us for details.

SUMMER LAWN WATERING Summer lawn watering bans and limitations apply from May 1 through Oct. 1. Lawn sprinkling is on an “odd-even” basis, with no sprinkling from noon to 5 p.m. Call the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission for more information at 952-445-1988.

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GOVERNMENT

SCOTT COUNTY

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379-1220

952-445-7750 As Scott County continues to lead the state in population growth, progress is evident throughout the community. Over the last several years, Scott County has managed to keep its budget in check while still investing in its residents’ future: from the acquisition of new parks and green spaces to developing highly successful transit partnerships (the BlueXpress commuter line and the SmartLink transit cooperative), from the construction of two new mixed-use library facilities to installing a hightech fiber optic ring, Scott County is truly committed to its new vision: “Where individuals, families, and businesses thrive.”

Residents are encouraged to

TTY/TDD : 952-496-8170 www.co.scott.mn.us

keep current on County news through viewing Board meetings (available online in “real time” and on-demand), visiting the website (www.co.scott.mn.us), tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on Facebook and reading the awardwinning resident newsletter (The Scott County SCENE). In addition, you can become more directly involved by volunteering with various community groups, serving on a citizen advisory committee, or by attending County board meetings and workshops, which are held on most Tuesdays at 9 a.m. (please visit the website for up-to-date schedule information).

ELECTED OFFICIALS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JOE WAGNER District 1 612-270-2660

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

TOM WOLF District 2 952-440-6805

DAVE MENDEN District 3 952-445-1053

KEVIN STUDNICKA * Sheriff 952-496-8318

PAT CILIBERTO Scott County Attorney 952-496-8240

jwagner@co.scott.mn.us

twolf@co.scott.mn.us

dmenden@co.scott.mn.us

kstudnicka@co.scott.mn.us

pciliberto@co.scott.mn.us

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Medical/PoliceFire 911 Directions to the Government Center 952-496-8777 Job Hotline 952-496-8598 Switchboard 952-445-7750 Animal Control 952-894-9065 Court Administration 952-496-8200 BARBARA MARSCHALL District 4 952-447-5748

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JON ULRICH * District 5 612-716-6724

bmarschall@co.scott.mn.us

julrich@co.scott.mn.us

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

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* These officials are up for re-election in November 2014.

GOVERNMENT FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS ADMINISTRATION Gary L. Shelton

Administrator 952-496-8100 gshelton@co.scott.mn.us Lezlie Vermillion

Deputy County Administrator 952-496-8346 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us Lisa Kohner

Public Affairs Coordinator 952-496-8780 lkohner@co.scott.mn.us Debra Brazil

Deputy Clerk of the County Board 952-496-8601 dbrazil@co.scott.mn.us (Handles committee appointments, vacancies; county board agenda) ANIMALS Animal Control 952-894-9065 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION Building Inspections 952-496-8475 Environmental Health 952-496-8475 Planning/Zoning 952-496-8475 COUNTY ATTORNEY Criminal Division 952-496-8240 Juvenile Division 952-496-8240 Civil Division 952-496-8656 Victim/Witness 952-496-8242 COURTS Court Administration 952-496-8200 Community Corrections 952-496-8260

Jordan resident Mary Warden (left) recites a pledge to not text while driving to Scott County deputy reserve officer Sarah Deppe on July 24 at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office booth in the commerce building at the Scott County Fair. (Photo by Billie Jo Rassat) Jury Line 952-496-8201

Re-employment (Unemployment) 952-403-7990

New Options 952-403-7979

CUSTOMER SERVICE General 952-496-8150 Boat/Snowmobile/ATV Driver’s Licenses Hunting/Fishing Licenses Liquor Licenses Passports/Photos Motor Vehicles Cross Country Ski Permits Birth Certificates Death Certificates Marriage Licenses Charitable Gambling

Workforce Development Center 952-496-8686

Public Health Services 952-496-8584

EXTENSION SERVICE U of M Extension–Scott Co. 952-492-5410

Volunteer Program 952-496-8169

ELECTIONS General 952-496-8161

FIRST STOP SHOP County Economic Development Office 952-496-8613 HUMAN SERVICES Child and Adult Protection 952-445-7751 Child Support 952-496-8183

Voter Registration 952-496-8161 TTY/TDD (Hearing/Speech Impaired) 952-496-8170

Daycare Licensing 952-445-7751

EMPLOYMENT/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Employee Relations (Personnel) 952-496-8103

Financial Assistance 952-445-7751

Job Hotline 952-496-8598

Employment & Training 952-496-8686

Foster Care Licensing 952-445-7751 Mental Health Center 952-445-7751

Veterans’ Services 952-496-8176 Welfare Fraud Hotline 651-297-4147 or 800-627-9977 Workforce Development Center 952-496-8686 MOSQUITO CONTROL Metropolitan Mosquito Control 651-645-9149 NATURAL RESOURCES/PARKS Information (Three Rivers Park District) 763-559-6700 Parks Planning 952-496-8783 Soil & Water Conservation 952-492-5425 Watershed Management 952-496-8054

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GOVERNMENT SHERIFF Administration 952-496-8300

Elko New Market 110 J. Roberts Way 952-461-8030

PUBLIC HEALTH Environmental Health 952-496-8787

Civil Process Bureau 952-496-8320

New Prague 400 Main St. E. 952-758-2391

Public Health Services 952-496-8584

Communications 952-496-8311

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION County Engineer, Highway, Surveyor 952-496-8346

Detectives 952-496-8739

Public Affairs 952-496-8601

Emergency Management 952-496-8181

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Accounts Payable 952-496-8189

Jail Administration 952-496-8327

Billing/Collections 952-496-8464

Jail Systems 952-496-8327

Customer Service 952-496-8150

Juvenile Alternative Facility 952-496-8950

Facilities Management 952-496-8439

Patrol 952-496-8413

Information Technology 952-496-8308

Records 952-496-8301

PROPERTY TAX Appraisal 952-496-8115

Regional Training Facility 952-496-8948

Estimates 952-496-8150 Payments 952-496-8150 REAL ESTATE Listing Info 952-496-8150 Recorder 952-496-8438 Abstract Property 952-496-8150 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency www.scaleinfo.org SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION Scott County office 952-492-5425 7901 W. 190th St., Jordan

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Warrants 952-496-8315 Veterans’ Services 952-496-8176

LIBRARIES Shakopee Branch Library 952-233-9590 235 S. Lewis St., Shakopee Library Book Renewal Line 952-890-9184 www.scott.lib.mn.us The Shakopee Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library card-holders access to libraries in seven communities. The other six include: Belle Plaine 125 W. Main 952-873-6767 Prior Lake 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. 952-447-3375

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Savage 13090 Alabama Ave. S. 952-707-1770 Jordan 275 Creek Lane S. 952-496-8050 In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) — which allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin, Carver and other metropolitan county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries.

Scott County Library Administration 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage 952-707-1760 Jake Grussing, Library Director jgrussing@co.scott.mn.us www.scott.lib.mn.us REFERENCE LIBRARIES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8713 Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee 952-445-0378

UTILITIES BURIED CABLE – CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Gopher State One 651-454-0002 www.gopherstateonecall.org ELECTRICITY Shakopee Public Utilities 952-445-1988 255 Sarazin St. Outage – electric/water 952-445-1988 www.spucweb.com Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999

Electric outage 1-800-895-1999 www.xcelenergy.com Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative Billing & New Service 952-492-2313 Power outage 952-492-8255 www.mvec.net NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy Account info/New service 612-372-4727 Repair service 612-372-4727 Suspected gas leak 612-372-5050 www.centerpointenergy.com SEWER/STORM WATER Shakopee Public Works 952-445-1411 TELEPHONE Century Link 1-888-650-6750 Repair service 1-877-348-9007 www.centurylink.com

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 Public Information 651-602-1140

GOVERNMENT

Bojar runs the K-9 cop obstacle course at the Scott County Fair. Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Nate Olson is Bojar’s handler. (Photo by Mathias Baden) www.metrocouncil.org public.info@metc.state.mn.us The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderateincome individuals and families.

The council serves the metropolitan counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington. The region encompasses 189 cities and townships and a population of 2.85 million. It is divided into 16 districts.

The governor appoints a representative for each, as well as the council chairperson.

The council’s website provides information about the region and regional services. The site has current data on aviation, demographics, the economy, housing, land use, parks and open space, transportation, and water quality

and supply. Forecasts of population, employment and households are available, as are city and township data, regional plans, water resources, and transportation information.

Visit www.metrocouncil.org or email at public.info@metc.state. mn.us.

WATERSHEDS Watershed management organizations and watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area participate in water planning and implementation.

Scott Watershed Management Organization

Paul Nelson, Administrator 952-496-8054 pnelson@co.scott.mn.us www.co.scott.mn.us Watershed Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday at 4 p.m. at the Scott County Government Center.

952-856-5880 terrys@lowermn.com www.watersheddistrict.org Meetings are the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall.

Terry Schwalbe, Administrator

Jordan Government Center

Jordan City Hall Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District

210 E. 1st St., Jordan 952-492-6330

Diane Lynch, Administrator 952-378-2164 mkinney@plslwd.org www.plslwd.org The district includes parts of Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee, and Sand Creek and Spring Lake Townships. Meets the second Tuesday at 6 p.m. in City Council Chamber.

Driver’s License Renewals See above list or visit www.mvrenewal.state.mn.us.

LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS

MN Driver’s License Exam Station 418 Pine St., Chaska 952-448-3740

MOTOR VEHICLE PLATES/TABS, BOAT & MOTOR LICENSING, TITLE TRANSFERS Scott County Customer Service

Government Center Lower Minnesota River Watershed District

Prior Lake License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817

DRIVER’S EXAMS Road test appointments/scheduling 651-284-1000

General information 651-296-6911

LIQUOR & TOBACCO LICENSES, CHARITABLE GAMBLING PERMITS City of Shakopee 129 S. Holmes St. 952-233-9300

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GOVERNMENT Scott County Customer Service

BlueXpress (490/498) 952-496-8800 www.BlueXpressBus.com

Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Scott County does these for the unincorporated areas.

Circulator (496) 952-496-8341 www.ci.shakopee.mn.us

HUNTING/FISHING LICENSES Prior Lake License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817

Smart Link Transit Dial-A-Ride 952-496-8341 www.co.scott.mn.us

Scott County Customer Service

SmartLink Transit ADA service 952-496-8001 www.co.scott.mn.us

Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Sporting goods and convenience stores also sell these licenses.

PASSPORTS, BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES, MARRIAGE LICENSES Scott County Customer Service

Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Elko New Market Service Center 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market 952-496-8337 Birth, death, marriage, no passports; only driver license change of address (no renewals).

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Shakopee Post Office 135 S. Sommerville St. 800-275-8777 55379 ZIP Code Information 1-800-275-8777 www.usps.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon

TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSIT Shakopee residents and visitors have access to both local and express bus services. All vehicles are wheelchair-lift equipped and many provide bike racks. All services operate Monday-Friday.

Detailed schedules are available from the City of Shakopee, bus drivers or on the websites below. Bus schedules are subject to

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OTHER TRANSPORTATION Affordable Towncar Services 952-736-3733

The Shakopee Post Office is located at 135 Sommerville St. S. (Photo by Amanda McKnight) change without notice.

BlueXpress Route 490 is operated by Shakopee Transit and Prior Lake Laker Lines to provide commuter service from Southbridge Crossings Transit Station (non-stop) and Eagle Creek Transit Stations to downtown Minneapolis. This express service operates weekdays, during morning and evening rush hours from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (limited mid-day returns are available).

Limited reverse commute service from Minneapolis (Routes 491, 492) is offered from approximately 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Connections to locations throughout the metro are available from downtown, via the regional transit system.

Free parking Leave your car in the Park & Ride lot at Southbridge Crossings (next to Home Depot, near the intersection of Co Rd 18 and Crossings Blvd), or at Eagle Creek Station (west of Co Rd 21, on the south side of Eagle Creek Blvd).

498 Shuttle Service Leave your car at home and ride one of the Route 498 shuttle buses from multiple locations around Shakopee to connect with the BlueXpress at Southbridge Crossings. For more information and complete time schedules for the

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BlueXpress Routes 490, 491, 492 and the 498 shuttle, visit www.

BlueXpressBus.com.

Local Circulator Route 496 This bus is operated by Shakopee Transit to offer fixed-route service to major civic, retail and population centers within the City of Shakopee. Mini-buses run both eastern and western routes every hour from 5:40 a.m. to 5:27 p.m. weekdays. Transfers between the Circulator buses can be made at Kohl’s or Target.

Buses can stop at any safe point along the routes. Visit www. ci.shakopee.mn.us for Circulator details and time schedules.

Dial-A-Ride shared-ride This curb-to-curb service is operated by Smart Link Transit and serves Scott and Carver County residents. Buses run weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and rides are reserved in advance by calling 952-496-8341 (call M-F from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Rides are subject to availability; call up to seven days in advance. For further information, call 952-496-8341 or visit www.smartlinktransit.com.

Service for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) is also provided by SmartLink Transit for residents certified by this program. Call 952-496-8001 to schedule an ADA trip.

Shakopee Taxi Service 952-403-9750 Southwest Metro Taxi 952-465-6655 T-N-T Taxi & Limo Service 952-445-5554

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-7750 Valley Green Workforce Development Center 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-8686 Child Support Enforcement 952-496-8183 Assistance in collecting child support.

Employment & Training 952-496-8686 • Job Training: Providing training and job placement for adults and youth.

• Summer Youth Program: Summer jobs for youth ages 14-21.

• Senior Employment: Parttime jobs for people over 55.

Child Care Assistance 952-496-8686 Help in paying for child care expenses.

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GOVERNMENT Financial Assistance 952-496-8686 • Emergency Assistance: Emergency help to adults and families.

• MFIP (formerly AFDC): Monthly help for families with children in need of food, clothing and/or shelter.

• General Assistance: Monthly help for adults who meet a category of eligibility.

• Food Support (SNAP): Providing support for families and adults.

• Medical Assistance: Help for adults and families with children who do not have money for medical care.

• Minnesota Supplemental Aid: Help for people who are aged, blind or disabled.

• County Funeral: Assistance with burial expenses.

• Fraud: Preventing people from obtaining assistance for which they do not qualify.

Mental Health Program 952-445-7751 Emergency After Hours 952-442-7601

Assessment and testing, emergency help, couples and family counseling, support groups, courtordered mediation evaluations for families that are separating, case management and support for those with mental illness, and group therapy.

Carver-Scott Crisis Program 952-442-7601 (24 hours) Public Health Nursing 952-496-8577 • Disease Prevention: Control of and education about diseases that can spread and immunization clinics.

• Health Promotion: Information about how to stay healthy.

• Maternal & Child Health: Teach pregnant women and new mothers how to care for themselves and their children.

• Child & Teen Checkups: Wellchild screening services for all children, birth to 21 years who are on medical assistance and MNCare programs.

Social Services 952-445-7751 Emergency After Hours 952-496-8484 • Adult Mental Health: Services provided to adults with severe and persistent mental illness • Adult Services: Protection of vulnerable adults, information about senior services, and services to support adults to live in their own homes.

• Children’s Mental Health: Services to families of and children who have severe emotional disturbance.

• Children’s Services: Protection of abused or neglected children, and help to strengthen families so they can stay together.

• Central Intake: Information about services, referrals to services and determination of services required.

• Chemical Dependency: Provision of assessment and referral to required services.

• Developmental Disabilities: Provide services to help people with developmental disabilities live in their communities.

Home and Community Care Intake 952-496-8556 • Long term care consultations to help people and their families choose services that reflect their needs and preferences.

• Administration and case management of home and communitybased waiver programs.

• Relocation screenings for clients leaving nursing homes.

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POLL LOCATIONS Primary & General Elections Shakopee Precinct 1 Shakopee Junior High School 200 10th Ave. E. Precinct 2 Central Family Center 235 5th Ave. E. Precinct 3 Fire Station No. 1 2700 Vierling Dr. E. Precinct 4 Red Oak Elementary School 7700 Old Carriage Court Precinct 5 Youth Building at Lions Park 1099 Adams St. Precinct 6 Community Center 1255 Fuller St. Precinct 7 First Presbyterian Church 909 Marschall Rd S. Precinct 8 Shakopee Police Station 475 Gorman St. Precinct 9 Faith Lutheran Church 150 130th St. W. (Cty Rd. 78 and 79) Precinct 10 Shakopee Area Catholic School 2700 17th Ave. E.

Volunteers 952-496-8169 Opportunities for mentors, drivers, budget consultants, activity and office assistants and internships.

Precinct 11 Cross of Peace Lutheran Church 1506 Wood Duck Trail

ELECTIONS

Precinct 12A Eagle Creek Elementary School 6855 Woodward Avenue

VOTER REGISTRATION Voters must be registered. With the proper identification, they may register on Election Day. Residents may register to vote when renewing driver’s licenses. For more information on voter’s registration, eligibility and/or absentee voting, call or write Scott County Elections, 200 W. Fourth Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379, telephone 952-

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496-8560; www.co.scott.mn.us.

Precinct 12B Eagle Creek Elementary School 6855 Woodward Avenue Precinct 13 Cross of Peace Lutheran Church 1506 Wood Duck Trail

GOVERNMENT Village Rd., Chaska.

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 952-402-9869 Provides nutrition education and food vouchers to qualifying women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or postpartum, and families with infants and children to age 5.

SNAP 952-402-9835 SNAP helps ensure that everyone is able to receive the food they need for sound nutrition and a well-balanced diet. Monthly benefits are issued to eligible clients in the form of re-usable Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT) that can be used at most grocery stores.

Election judges assist a voter during the 2013 General Election at the Community Center. (City of Shakopee)

Jackson Township Jackson Town Hall 1091 130th St. W. Louisville Township Marystown Parish Center 15850 Marystown Rd. SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS School District 720 The Shakopee precincts are the same as those used in primary and general elections. In addition to the Shakopee precincts, the following are school district polling places: Jackson, Louisville and Sand Creek Townships Jackson Township Hall 1091 130th St. W. Savage Precinct 5 McColl Pond ELC 13550 Dakota Ave. Prior Lake Precinct 4 Friendship Church 1774 Fairlawn Ave. PARTY CONTACTS Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) 255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul 651-293-1200

Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) 525 Park St., St. Paul 651-222-0022 Independence Party (IP) P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul 651-998-9156

CAP AGENCY Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc. 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-2125 info@capagency.org www.capagency.org The CAP Agency is a private, non-profit human service organization serving a three-county area. The following is a list of its services, along with a short description and the phone number for each program. To reach a program, call the number listed above, unless otherwise indicated.

CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Child Care Aware 952-402-9824 Supports the development and maintenance of high quality childcare opportunities. Assists prospective providers in establishing their business and provides ongoing information to parents, providers and the community about current and emerging trends and issues in the area of early childhood care and education.

For child care referrals, call: 651-641-0332 Parent Aware The new quality rating and improvement system in Minnesota.

Metrowide 651-641-0332 Local 952-402-9824 Crisis Nursery 612-839-5101 Provides parents in crisis with short-term day and overnight childcare. Also offers parents counseling, support and referral services. Telephone calls are answered 24 hours a day.

Head Start 651-322-3500 Provides a family-oriented child development program providing education, social services and health and nutrition services for 3- to 5-year-olds from incomeeligible families. Head Start also serves children with disabilities.

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES Food Shelf 952-496-2125 Offers a nutritionally balanced food package to individuals and families who do not have adequate resources to meet their nutritional needs. The Food Shelf is located at 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee. An additional Food Shelf site is located at 110650

HOUSING & ENERGY SERVICES Energy Assistance Program 651-322-3500 Provides eligible households with grants to help with cost of heating bills and energy-related repairs.

Homeless Prevention Helps people who are at risk of becoming homeless to maintain current housing if funding is available. Assistance includes supportive services intended to help clients stabilize their situation and become self-reliant.

Transitional Housing Provides homeless families and individuals with safe and affordable housing while they work toward self-reliance. (Limited Availability) Weatherization 651-322-3500 Helps eligible homeowners and renters reduce their heating and cooling costs by providing insulation and caulking and making minor repairs.

COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES Emergency Services Provides funds for rent, damage deposits and other necessities to people in emergency situations when other options are not available. Assistance is given in the form of grants when funding is available.

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GOVERNMENT Thrift Shop 952-402-9878 Provides a comfortable and upbeat department store atmosphere where gently used clothing and small household items can be purchased at very affordable prices. Located at 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee, the store is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Volunteers contribute their time to assist in the operation of the Thrift Shop, and all the items on the sales floor are donated.

Backpack Program 952-402-9856 The backpack distribution occurs every year in August. Backpacks and school supplies are collected during June and July and distributed near the middle of August. Children must be between the ages (school grades) of kindergarten-12th grade to be eligible.

Hope for the Holidays 952-496-2125 This is available to families living in Scott and Carver Counties who are unable to provide holiday gifts for their families. Parents interested in having their children sponsored through this program must call CAP Customer Service at 952-496-2125.

Chore Services 952-402-9835 Provides indoor and outdoor maintenance services. Chore Services include seasonal yard cleanup, snow removal, grass mowing, window washing, heavy indoor cleaning, and minor home repairs.

STATE OF MINNESOTA MN Workforce Center 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087 www.positivelyminnesota.com/wfc Job service is available to all job seekers and employers. Information concerning filing for unemployment insurance can be obtained by calling 651-296-3644 or at www.uimn.org.

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MN Correctional Facility 1010 W. Sixth Ave., Shakopee Tracy Beltz, Warden 952-496-4440 The facility houses adult women felons.

MN Extension Education – Scott County 7151 190th St. W., Jordan 952-492-5410 mnext-scott@umn.edu MN Department of Natural Resources – Conservation Service 7050 East County Road 101, Shakopee 952-496-4141 Scott Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) 7151 190th St. W., #125, Jordan 952-492-5425 www.scottswcd.org SENATE Senate Information 651-296-0504 www.senate.leg.state.mn.us Senator Eric R. Pratt (R-55) 23 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 651-296-4123 sen.eric.pratt@ senate.mn HOUSE House Information 651-296-2146 www.house.leg.state.mn.us Representative Michael Beard (R-55A) 417 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 651-296-8872 rep.mike.beard@house.mn

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Representative Tony Albright (R-55B) 417 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 651-297-9010 rep.tony.albright@house.mn CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Governor Mark Dayton (D) 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 651-201-3400 www.mn.gov/governor Attorney General Lori Swanson (D) 1400 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 651-296-3353 attorney.general@state.mn.us www.ag.state.mn.us Secretary of State Mark Ritchie (D) 180 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 651-296-2803 secretary.state@state.mn.us www.sos.state.mn.us State Auditor Rebecca Otto (D) 525 Park St., #500, St. Paul, MN 651-2962551 state.auditor@ state.mn.us www.auditor. state.mn.us

UNITED STATES U.S. CONGRESS Senate Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election.

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) 302 Hart Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar. senate.gov 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250 Minneapolis, MN 612-727-5220 Senator Al Franken (D) 309 Hart Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641 www.franken. senate.gov 60 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 651-221-1016 House of Representatives Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election.

Representative John Kline (R-2nd District) 2439 Rayburn House Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2271 www.kline.house.gov 350 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Suite 135, Burnsville, MN 952-808-1213

AREA MEDICAL HUB Shakopee is home to health care resources from cancer treatment to pediatrics

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number of dental, chiropractic, eye and medical clinics — including St. Francis Regional Medical Center — are located in Shakopee. St. Francis serves as a major area medical hub where patients can receive hospital care, emergency help, birthing services and specialty care. Some of the medical center’s specialty care includes advanced dermatology, diabetes education, orthopedics, urology, oncology and sleep diagnostics. St. Francis Medical Center is especially known for it’s Cancer Care Center.

A new Veteran Affairs Clinic opened in Shakopee in 2014. It is located in the Shakopee Town Square Mall and offers primary care, mental health care, immunizations and more.

When it comes to mental health care options, Shakopee is home to several private practices along with a variety of support groups, many of which are held at or hosted by St. Francis Medical Center. From cancer and heart disease support groups to parent resource classes and fitness clubs, there is something for everyone in Shakopee.

Don’t forget about the many fitness and wellness options, too, including paid membership gyms and a Community Center that boasts an ice arena, fitness center, gymnasium, and free walking track.

UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE The city also has a disc golf course and ON OUR APP skate park for those who want a more fun, leisurely workout. Of course there are always scenic trails around town Search for “bigfishlifestyle” for a nice jog.

Lifestyle Focus St. Francis Regional Medical Center is just a quick drive for anyone in Shakopee. Another option is the new Shakopee VA Clinic.

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HEALTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS HOSPITALS St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-3000 www.stfrancis-shakopee.com Fairview Ridges Hospital 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville 952-892-2000 www.fairview.org Mayo Clinic Health Systems 301 Second St. NE, New Prague 952-758-4431 www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org URGENT CARE St. Francis Urgent Care – Shakopee 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2111 TRANSITIONAL CARE FACILITIES St. Gertrude’s Health Center

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1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400 Shakopee Friendship Manor 1340 Third Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155 MEDICAL CLINICS Allina Medical Clinic Shakopee 1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-428-3535 Allina Medical Clinic-Crossroads Dean Lakes 4201 Dean Lakes Blvd., #120, Shakopee 952-496-6700 Fairview Lakeville Clinic 18580 Joplin Ave., Lakeville 952-892-9555 Fairview Clinics Burnsville 303 Nicollet Blvd. E., Burnsville 952-460-4000 Fairview Clinics, Prior Lake 4151 Willowood St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-2600

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New Shakopee VA clinic at Shakopee Town Square. (Photo by Cristeta Boarini)

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HEALTH Park Nicollet Clinic 4670 Park Nicollet Ave., S.E., Prior Lake 1415 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-993-7750 Quello Clinic Ltd. 6350 143rd St., Savage Medical Building, Savage 952-428-0200 SPECIALTY CLINICS DaVita Dialysis Center 7456 South Park Dr., Savage 1-800-424-6589 Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, P.A. 1515 St. Francis Ave., #250, Shakopee 952-428-2600 Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists 1515 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-445-6700

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Minneapolis Heart Institute 1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-428-2099 Shakopee VA Clinic 1111 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee 952-445-4070 St. Francis Cancer Care Center 1475 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2031 St. Francis Cardiac Rehabilitation 1515 St. Francis Ave., #105, Shakopee 952-428-2080 St. Francis Rehabilitative Services 1601 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2001 St. Francis Sleep Diagnostics Center-Shakopee 952-428-2800

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Specialty Care Clinic 1515 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2600 Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute 952-915-6000 Diabetes & Nutrition Education 952-428-3324 Hennepin PM & R 612-873-8700

Twin Cities Orthopedics 952-456-7410

Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, P.A. 952-428-2600

Twin Cities Spine Center 612-775-6200

Medical Advanced Pain Specialists (MAPS) 763-537-6000 Minneapolis Children’s Heart Clinic 612-813-8800 Minneapolis Otolaryngology 952-920-4595

Urologic Physicians, PA 952-920-7660 CHEMICAL HEALTH Lifestyles Counseling Services 14162 Commerce Ave. N.E., Prior Lake 952-447-1117 Five Stars Recovery Center 102 E. Second St., #110B, Chaska 952-448-6557

Paula Bartlett of Shakopee and Kari Liljequist of Plymouth run the Jacko-Lantern 5K race in costume. (File photo)

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KICK BACK What better place to relax than in the river valley?

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rom parks on the Minnesota River to intramural sports to SandVenture Aquatic Park, Shakopee residents can always find a way to kick back and relax.

What’s not to enjoy about living in the river valley? The riverside parks in Shakopee offer beautiful views, especially in autumn, and even a simple drive across the river and up the road to nearby Eden Prairie is bound to be a scenic trip.

Residents are fortunate to have a local water park owned and operated by the city. SandVenture Aquatic Park has a 300-foot waterslide, along with two smaller slides and a unique sand-bottom, chlorinated pool.

When it comes to getting involved, there are countless local clubs, organizations and volunteer groups for residents to join. Cyclists can get involved with the Great Scott Cycling Club, while book lovers may want to join the Friends of the Shakopee Library.

UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE Interested in sports? Shakopee ON OUR APP Parks and Recreation runs a few intramural teams, and kids have access to nearly every mainstream sport by Search for “bigfishlifestyle” way of local sports associations.

Lifestyle Focus For a relaxing weekend at the annual Derby Days celebration, check out one of the many on-stage performances or catch a laugh at the parade.

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YOUTH SPORTS BASEBALL Boys Baseball Association

Jeff Imhoff 612-916-3863 www.shakopeeyouthbaseball.com BASKETBALL Boys Basketball Association

Bob Techam 952-445-6029 www.shakopeeboysbasketball.com Girls Basketball Association

Adrienne Stark 952-200-9548 www.shakopeebasketball.com FOOTBALL Football Association

Corey Carlson 952-445-6840 www.shakopeefootball.com HOCKEY Hockey Association

Todd Hallett 952-233-1155 www.shakopeehockey.com LACROSSE LaCrosse Association

Jennifer Clarke 651-356-4645 www.shakopee.lacrosse.com SOFTBALL Girls Softball Association

Dave Haider 952-303-1601 www.shakopeegirlssoftball.com SOCCER Shakopee Soccer Association

Mark Teslow 952-913-9351 www.shakopeesoccer.com TENNIS Tennis Association

Dave Forbes 952-445-6255 www.shakopeetennis.org VOLLEYBALL Greg Waltz 763-219-3274 www.shakopeevolleyballassociation.com

Master Gardener Julie Bischke waters her vertical vegetable gardens in preparation for the Carver-Scott Extension Master Gardeners Garden Tour. (Photo by Billie Jo Rassat)

ADULT SPORTS AMATEUR BASEBALL Shakopee Coyotes Baseball Team www.coyotesbaseball.org Shakopee Indians Baseball Team www.mnbaseball.org/team/ shakopeeindians

WATER SKIING Shakopee-Prior Lake Shockwaves Water Ski Team www.splwsa.org

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Wayde Johnson 612-220-0153 www.shakopeewrestling.com

Kerry Hoeschen 952-440-8104 www.greatscottcycling.com Healthy Communities Coalition of Scott Co.

Kathy Burkland 952-496-8758

Carver/Scott Master Gardeners SOFTBALL Co-Rec Softball 952-233-9500

Sue Riesgraf

Men’s Softball 952-233-9500

Ducks Unlimited www.ducks.org

Women’s Softball Association 952-233-9500

Eagles #4120 Fraternal Order of www.foe.com

VOLLEYBALL Co-Rec Volleyball 952-233-9500

Friends of the Minnesota Valley 952-858-0727 www.friendsofmnvalley.org

Women’s Volleyball 952-233-9500

Friends of the Shakopee Library

952-466-5309 E-mail riesg003@umn.edu

WRESTLING Mat Club

Great Scott Cycling Club

Allen Bartyzal 952-445-3111

Home Educators for Excellence www.hedfex.org Jaycees www.shakopeejaycees.com Knights of Columbus 952-445-5555 LaLeche League www.lalecheleague.org Landing Volunteers 763-694-7784 League of Women Voters 651-224-5445 www.lwvmn.org 2014 | shakopee.bigfishlifestyle.com

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Shakopee Chiefs’ batboy Mike Hron likes being in the action, said former Chiefs and Shakopee Cubs teammate Steve O’Neill. (File photo) Lions Club, Shakopee Valley

Anita Whittington 612-281-7336

NOW – National Organization for Women–MN Valley www.now.org/chapters

Shakopee American Legion Auxiliary

Marilyn Macik 952-445-0634

Marine Corps League

King Cole 952-447-1683 jrvice@twoeagles-mcl.org

Pheasants Forever of Scott County 651-733-2000 www.pheasantsforever.org

MN Deer Hunters AssociationMN River Valley Chapter

Relay for Life of Scott County

Barb Breeggemann

952-445-6354 www.relayforlife.org/scottcountymn

952-445-4396 www.mndeerhunters.com MN Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary 612-625-9587 www.arboretum.umn.edu

Ruby Winings

Rotary Club of Shakopee www.shakopeerotary.org

612-251-5913 MN Waterfowl Association 952-767-0320 www.mnwaterfowl.com Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) 952-445-1785 www.bllh.org

Brad Woodward 952-492-2436 www.scottcountyfair.com Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 952-445-0378 www.scottcountyhistory.org

Toastmasters www.toastmasters.org Toastmasters — Midday Mumblers 952-288-4154 middaymumblers.org

River Valley Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club www.rvtb.org

Angie Whitcomb, President

U of M Extension – Scott County 952-492-5410 mnext-scott@umn.edu www.extension.umn.edu

952-445-1660 www.shakopee.org

VFW Post #4046

SAFCOM 952-496-8300 www.co.scott.mn.us

Shakopee Derby Days

Shakopee Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau

James Rein, Commander

Sandcreek Gray Beards (National Wild Turkey Federation) www.nwtf.org Scott-Carver Threshers 952-492-2062

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Jack McGovern, President 952-445-5791 www.shakopeederbydays.com Shakopee Heritage Society www.shakopeeheritage.org Shriners’ Club (West Suburban)

Jim Snyder 952-473-8619

Newcomers Club of the SW Suburbs www.NewcomersMN.com

St. Francis Auxiliary & Volunteers 952-428-2065

Scott County Fair Board

MN Valley Riders Saddle Club

Rachel Lueth

Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc. 952-440-1003

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS CAMPS Camp Fire U.S.A. 612-235-7284 info@campfireusa-mn.org www.campfireusa-mn.org

Shakopee American Legion

Kim Macik, Commander 952-445-5253

Shakopee MOMS Club www.momsclub.org

YMCA Camp

Camp Kici-Yapi 13220 Pike Lake Trail NE, Prior Lake 952-835-2567

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LEISURE Burnsville YMCA 13850 Portland Ave. S., Burnsville 952-898-9622 www.ymcatwincities.org 4-H CLUBS U of M Extension – Scott County 7151 190th St. W., Jordan 952-492-5410 mnext-scott@umn.org www.extension.umn.edu The U of M Extension also oversees the 4-H programs in Scott County and can provide information about both the program and existing clubs in the community.

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mail@homewardboundtheatre.org www.homewardboundtheatre.org Kindermusik of Chaska and Chaska Music Studios 952-448-5656 Metropolitan Dance Alliance

Cathy Christenson 952-445-2330 www.mdadance.net Premier Dance Academy

Dawn Schulberg 952-447-5788 Prior Lake Players www.plplayers.org

Ben Burnett 952-226-3951 Lucky Stars

River Valley Theatre Company 952-856-0684 www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

Colleen Tell 952-447-8280 Shakopee Super Seekers

Jennifer Klecker 952-403-6275

Select Dance Academy & Performing Arts Center 5240 12th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-233-5297 www.selectdance.com

Jodi O’Loughlin 952-445-9413 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Northern Star Council www.northernstarbsa.org

South Metro Chorale www.southmetrochorale.org South of the River Community Band

Cathy Augustin Cub Scout Pack 218

651-307-8492

Michelle Diede 612-716-7029 GIRL SCOUTS Girl Scout Council of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys 800-845-0787 www.girlscoutsrv.org

Stages Theatre Company 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952-979-1111 www.stagestheatre.org Valley Jazz Big Band, The

Paul Swanson 952-556-3536

MN Job’s Daughters International www.mnjd.org

STUDIO ARTS A Brush with Water

Emily Anderson

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMING ARTS Dakota Valley Symphony www.dakotavalleysymphony.org

952-496-0503 Minnesota Watercolor Society

Carol Wingard membership@ minnesotawatercolors.com Upper Midwest Bead Society

DMT Dance Studio of Shakopee 952-496-1027

Doris Coghill 952-942-2493 www.umbs.org

Homeward Bound Theatre 952-934-7295

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OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND Livin’ it up in one of the fastest-growing cities in the metro

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uality of life is such an important aspect to consider when it comes to settling down and making someplace your home.

You don’t have to look far to see that Shakopee residents are happy and content with their quality of life, especially considering that residential development has surged ahead in recent years.

Today, it is estimated that more than 38,750 people call Shakopee home — making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the Twin Cities metro area.

The community offers both private and public schools, which work together to provide a good foundation for children. The Shakopee School District serves more than 7,400 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake and surrounding townships. The district has five elementary schools for grades kindergarten through fifth grade, a sixth grade center, two junior high schools for grades 7 through 9 and one high school for grades 10 through 12.

The district is currently working towards a more technological approach to teaching and learning by using a pilot program to put devices in the hands of all sixth graders. They hope to expand the program if it goes well.

The district also offers a variety of early childhood programs from infants to preschool families; district officials are planning to expand the early childhood programming for the 2015-16 school year.

UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE The city is ripe with resources ON OUR APP for senior citizens, as well, including a number of retirement home communities and assisted living Search for “bigfishlifestyle” facilities.

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Lifestyle Focus Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius visited Jackson Elementary to tour the new kindergarten addition and read to a classroom.

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SHAKOPEE ISD 720 The Shakopee School District serves more than 7,400 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek Townships. The district has five elementary schools for grades kindergarten through fifth grade, a sixth grade center, two junior high schools for grades 7 through 9 and one high school for grades 10 through 12. We also offer a variety of early childhood programs from infants to preschool programs for families, along with Stepping Stones Preschool and allday, every day kindergarten.

High Potential Program This program offers students additional challenges in many academic areas starting in the elementary grades. High potential resource teachers develop and implement expanded curriculum activities and assist teachers through staff development, team teaching, consultation on individual students and curriculum development. Resource teachers work with individual students and small groups. After-school enrichment classes and activities are also offered.

Project Lead the Way Shakopee High School and Shakopee Junior High School’s Project Lead the Way program, its

Shakopee High School had its graduation ceremony at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, with 474 seniors receiving their diplomas. Above, school Principal Kim Swift, who is now retired, addresses the audience. (Photo by John Bezek) instructors and its students have earned numerous state, regional and national awards. PLTW is a nationwide program that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math. The junior high school was named a PLTW model school in 2011 for its outstanding program, one of only 16 in the nation to receive this recognition.

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Shakopee High School’s PSEO program provides 11th and 12th graders who meet the qualifications the opportunity to take college courses for high school and college credit. Credits count toward students’ diplomas and high school grade point averages. The cost of attending, including tuition, fees and textbooks, are paid for the students. PSEO allows stu-

dents to take courses full time or part time. Students are encouraged to meet with their counselors to register for this program.

SHAKOPEE SCHOOL BOARD The District 720 School Board is the school district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by voters to serve a four-year term. The terms have been staggered, with elections conducted in November of odd-numbered years.

School board meetings are usually conducted twice a month.

Regular school board meetings generally take place on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Central Family Center board room at 505 Holmes St. South.

Tenth grader Amelia Balsimo, a member of Shakopee High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions, paint a youngster’s nails at the group’s annual Winter Carnival at Jackson Elementary. (Submitted photo)

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Mary Romansky

Chairperson 952-445-9370 Reggie Bowerman

Vice Chair 952-445-4756

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Participants of Wacky Wednesdays show off their works of art. Wacky Wednesdays is part of a series of after-school programs offered by Shakopee Community Education in partnership with Scott County 4-H. (Photo by Jenny Ames) Angela Tucker

Clerk 952-261-6501 Scott Swanson

Treasurer 952-445-5543 Matt McKeand 952-233-4187 Shawn Hallett 612-961-0235 Chuck Berg 952-856-5800 FACILITIES Shakopee High School 100 17th Ave. W. 952-496-5152 Shakopee West Junior High 200 10th Ave. E. 952-496-5752 Shakopee East Junior High 1137 Marschall Rd. S. 952-496-5702 Pearson 6th Grade Center 917 Dakota St. S. 952-496-5862

Red Oak Elementary 7700 Old Carriage Ct. 952-496-5952 Sun Path Elementary 2250 17th Ave. E. 952-496-5892 Sweeney Elementary 1001 Adams St. S. 952-496-5832 Stepping Stones Preschool 505 Holmes St. S. 952-496-5029 Central Family Center/ Community Education 505 S. Holmes St. S. 952-496-5029 Tokata Learning Center 1110 Shakopee Town Square Mall 952-496-5982 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Message Center 952-496-5000 Emergency Information Line 952-496-5088 Crystal McNally

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Eagle Creek Elementary 6855 Woodward Ave. 952-496-5922

Communications and Media Relations

Jackson Elementary 1601 Lusitano St. 952-496-5802

Scott Hare

952-496-5036

Human Resources 952-496-5009

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LIVING Dr. Rod Thompson

Superintendent 952-496-5005 Dr. John Bezek

Assistant Superintendent 952-496-5003 Mike Burlager

Business Manager 952-496-5011 Julie Menden

Special Services Director 952-496-5062 Bob Greeley

Community Education Director 952-496-5025 Nancy Thul

Director of Teaching and Learning 952-496-5095 JP Jacobson

Technology Coordinator 952-496-5174

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS)

Grades Pre-K-8 2700 17th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-3387 www.sacsschools.org Scott Breimhorst, Principal The school is accredited through the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association. Students receive an outstanding academic foundation from people who share your values. The mission statement is: “Shakopee Area Catholic School strives to meet each student’s educational need in a Catholic, Christian atmosphere.” A YMCA afterschool care program also runs from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. For more information, contact the school.

Living Hope Lutheran Church and School 8600 Horizon Dr. S., Shakopee 952-445-1785 lh@bllh.org www.bllhschool.org Living Hope Lutheran School continues to meet and excel in the standards established by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accredit-

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Joni Whiting watches as pallets of donated food are readied to be delivered into the CAP Agency. (Staff photo) ing Association. It has provided PreK through fourth grade Christian education since 2002. The Word of God is taught not only during religion classes, but throughout the day it is applied and is the basis and guide for all learning and living. The whole education is aimed at Christian training through the subject taught. It is the school’s mission to take into account all the child’s needs of body, mind and soul.

Holy Family Catholic High School 8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria 952-443-4659 www.hfchs.org Kathleen Brown, President/Principal Serving grades 9-12, this Lasallian co-educational school is committed to helping young men and women realize their academic and spiritual potentials. The school also provides a full program of interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities, and is af-

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filiated with the Minnesota River Conference. Financial aid and transportation are available.

Southwest Christian High School 1981 Bavaria Rd., Chaska 952-556-0040 s_beuning@swchs.org www.swchs.org Southwest students (grades 9-12) are challenged to think and live differently in the midst of postmodern culture. All subjects, from physics to physical education, are rigorously taught with a biblical worldview. Honors and AP classes, music and fine arts, 17 varsity sports and a wide variety of cocurricular activities are available.

SWCHS also offers a robust financial aid program. To arrange a tour, call the Admissions Office.

Prior Lake Christian Academy 5690 Credit River Rd., Prior Lake 952-447-7527

www.plca.priorlakebaptist.org Christian Academy offers programs for 4 year-old preschool and elementary and secondary academic programs. By selecting the best available curriculum from multiple sources, we provide an excellent educational experience.

Since 1977, PLCA has been a ministry of Prior Lake Baptist Church, partnering with parents seeking a Bible-based education for their children. The school is grounded on biblical truth, committed to the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and holds to a distinctly Baptistic doctrine.

We are committed to creating lifelong learners who love God and seek to serve Him and others.

The International School of Minnesota 6385 Beach Rd., Eden Prairie 952-918-1800 www.internationalschoolmn.com

LIVING info@sonnetschool.com Sonnet Montessori School offers young children (ages 16 months — 6) a stimulating environment to interact with each other, educators and the arts. The school is a dynamic place for kids to learn, explore their creative side, and develop their minds and talents. Please visit our website for more information.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC) 100 Hope Ave., Jordan 952-567-8102 www.mrvsec.k12.mn.us Darren Kermes, Executive Director This cooperative of six area school districts provides services for students with special education needs. School districts included are Belle Plaine, Jordan, Montgomery-Lonsdale, New Prague, Prior Lake- Savage and Shakopee.

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Christine Brinkman, Marketing and Admissions The International School of Minnesota is a private, non-denominational college preparatory school for children ages 3 through grade 12. Admissions are accepted throughout the school year, based on availability. The ISM’s curriculum is rigorous with extensive math and science. Spanish and French are taught daily by native speakers, and Chinese is offered in the upper school. Interscholastic sports, drama, choir, orchestra, art and numerous extra-curricular activities are available. An Extended Day program is offered 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and is included in tuition. Financial Aid is available for grades 6-12.

Sonnet Montessori School 4637 Park Nicollet Ave., Prior Lake 952-226-6675 www.sonnetschool.com

Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Scott County 952-945-4161

Mala Strana Assisted Living 999 Columbus Ave. N., New Prague 952-758-2511

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Emerald Crest of Shakopee 1855 10th Ave. W., Shakopee 952-233-8811 Specializes in memory care.

Vouchers 952-402-9022 Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov DINING CAP Agency Senior Dining & Meals on Wheels Prior Lake Manor, 16049 Franklin Tr. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-8895 For reservations call at least three days in advance, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

DAY SERVICES Ebenezer Ridges Adult Day Center 13810 Community Drive, Burnsville 952-898-3085

Throughout this guide there are many programs and activities open to senior citizens. This list, however, is a reminder of some of the specific programs senior citizens may need or use.

Touching Lives Adult Day Center 4833 W. 123rd St., Savage 952-465-0555

PROGRAMS AARP – American Association of Retired Persons

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE McKenna Crossing 13810 Shepherd’s Path, Prior Lake 952-230-3300

Information Center–Mall of America

The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400

TRANSPORTATION See Transportation section.

NURSING HOMES The Lutheran Home 611 Main St. W., Belle Plaine 952-873-2215 Auburn Manor 501 Oak Street N., Chaska 952-448-9303 Friendship Manor Health Care Center 1340 Third Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155 St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400

HELP & SUPPORT SERVICES Alanon/Alateen 7204 W. 27th St., #101, St. Louis Park 952-920-3961 www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org alanon@pobox.com

952-858-9040 CAP Agency

(Ask for Senior Programs) 952-496-2125 Care Providers of Minnesota 952-854-2844 Club Prior 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Suite 101, Prior Lake 952-447-9783 The city of Prior Lake’s older adult activity center shares space with the library. The center is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Emerald Crest of Burnsville 451 E. Travelers Tr., Burnsville 952-890-2652 Specializes in memory care.

Auburn Courts 501 Oak St., Chaska 952-448-9303

Alcoholics Anonymous 7204 W. 27th St., #113, St. Louis Park 952-922-0880 info@aaminneapolis.org www.aaminneapolis.org

Hidden Creek Cottages 112001 Hidden Creek Place, Chaska 952-361-9338, ext. 1

Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center 13845 Hwy. 13 South Front Road, Savage 952-447-5683 www.alphaprc.com

Valleyview Assisted Living/ Memory Care Unit 4061 W. 173rd St., Jordan 952-492-6160

AARP – American Association of Retired Persons Information Center – Mall of America 952-858-9040

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LIVING American Cancer Society 2520 Pilot Knob Rd., Mendota Heights 651-225-8100 www.cancer.org American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities 4701 W. 77th St., Edina 952-835-3300 www.americanheart.org American Lung Association of MN 490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul 651-227-8014 www.lungusa.org

Child Care Resource & Referral CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-402-9824 www.capagency.org Crisis Nursery 24-hour Hotline 763-591-0100 Heading Home Scott Carver Patricia Pettit 612-599-7729 Help Me Grow of Scott County 952-496-5059 parentsknow.state.mn.us

American Red Cross – Twin Cities 1201 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis 612-871-7676 www.redcross.org/mn/minneapolis

i’M o.K. Children’s Visitation Center 551 E. Park St., Belle Plaine 952-873-4216 www.southernvalleyalliance.org

ARC – Greater Twin Cities 2446 University Ave. W., #110, St. Paul 952-920-0855 www.arcgreatertwincities.org

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2485 Como Ave., St. Paul 651-642-5990 www.lssmn.org

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400 www.bigstwincities.org

MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Drivers 155 S. Wabasha St., #104, St. Paul 612-523-0802 www.maddmn.org

Bridging, Inc. 201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105 www.bridging.org CAP Agency See separate listing in Table of Contents.

Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program 952-442-7601 www.co.carver.mn.us Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 792 Canterbury Rd. S., #231, Shakopee 952-567-8100 www.cseced.org Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553 www.carverscotths.org

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MN Chapter Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America 1711 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis 612-259-4600 www.leukemia.org MN Citizens Concerned for Life 4249 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 612-825-6831 www.mccl.org MN DNR 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul 651-296-6157 www.dnr.state.mn.us MN Friends of the Orphans 2052 Marshall Ave., St. Paul 651-482-1703 www.nphusa.org MN Job Service (MN Work Force Center) 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087 www.minnesotaworks.net

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MN Literacy Council 651-645-2277 or 1-800-225READ www.mnliteracy.org MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE MN Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 1312, Burnsville 952-736-0444 www.mnrehabsvs.com Minnesotans for Safe Driving 8700 W. 36th St., #1E, St. Louis Park 952-238-0970 www.mnsafedriving.com NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Scott County Janet Williams 952-890-1669 Narcotics Anonymous www.naminnesota.org Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN www.plannedparenthood.org/ mn-nd-sd RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 952-945-4161 River Valley Nursing Center (RVNC) 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 303 E. Sixth St., Chaska 952-960-9700 The RVNC assesses, educates and refers available services as a health care and community resource for community members in Scott and Carver counties.

St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Support Groups Diabetes Support Group 952-428-3324 Heart Support Group 952-428-2080 Infant Loss Support Group 952-428-2002 Look Good–Feel Better (ACS) 1-800-395-LOOK Low Vision Support Group 952-428-2002 Smoking Cessation 1-888-354-PLAN Women’s Connection (Cancer) 952-428-2700

Scott-Carver Affordable Housing Coalition 952-402-9832 Scott County New Options Valley Green Workforce Development Center 792 Canterbury Rd. S., Ste. 132, Shakopee 952-403-7979 Scott County CDA (Community Development Agency) 323 S. Naumkeag St., Shakopee 952-402-9022 Scott County Licensed Family Daycare Assoc.

Jamie Tetzloff 952-334-7179 www.sclfcca.com Sexual Violence Center – Scott and Carver Counties 500 N. Pine St., Suite 203, Chaska 24-hour help line 612-871-5111 www.sexualviolencecenter.org Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Southwest Metro Animal Rescue & Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS www.swmetroanimalrescue.org Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women (SVABW) 952-873-4214 svabw@frontiernet.net www.southernvalleyalliance.org Tubman Chrysalis: A Center for Women 4432 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 612-825-0000 www.tubman.org United Way 612-340-7400 www.unitedwaytwincities.org Welcome Neighbor 952-442-9000 welcome@welcomeneighbormn.com www.welcomeneighbormn.com

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Lifestyle Focus The Southbridge area of Shakopee, on the east end of town, continues to expand as restaurants and stores continue to pop up. Southbridge has everything from a quick bite of fast food to a relaxing sit-down dinner, as well as retail stores offering everything from electronics to crafting supplies and groceries.

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rom “big box” retail stores to locally owned shops downtown, Shakopee has everything a person could need. Home to big names like Target, Walmart, Goodwill and Kohls, Shakopee also has specialty shops and local merchandise throughout town. The city has everything from thrift stores for adults and children, electronics stores, e-cigarette shops and sporting good stores.

For more extensive shopping, the closest indoor mall is a short 15-minute drive across the river to Eden Prairie.

Many large corp orations c all Shakopee home, as well. Shutterfly, UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE Inc., opened a brand new warehouse ON OUR APP and distribution center in the Dean Lakes office-industrial park in August 2014, while Rahr Malting and My Pillow Search for “bigfishlifestyle” also make their homes in Shakopee.

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MARKETPLACE MEDIA LOCAL NEWSPAPERS Shakopee Valley News 327 Marschall Rd., P.O. Box 8, Shakopee 952-445-3333 www.shakopeenews.com Published weekly. Also publishes Southwest Saturday.

Pat Minelli, Editor 952-345-6680 editor@shakopeenews.com Cristeta Boarini, Writer 952-345-6679 Amanda McKnight, Writer 952-345-6678 Todd Abeln, Sports 952-345-6587

Circulation/Delivery 612-673-4343 www.startribune.com Published daily.

St. Paul Pioneer Press 345 Cedar St., St. Paul 651-222-1111 Circulation 1-800-678-7737 www.twincities.com Published daily.

CABLE TELEVISION Comcast 1-800-XFINITY www.comcast.com LOCAL RADIO KCHK Radio 1350 AM/ 95.5 FM 25821 Langford Ave., New Prague 952-758-2571 kchkradio.net

METRO NEWSPAPERS Star Tribune 425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis 612-673-4000

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADDICTION THERAPY

CHURCH/WORSHIP

Prairie Care

Prairie Community Church

111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 205N Chaska, MN 55318 952-903-1350 www.prairie-care.com

9145 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-937-8000 www.prairiecommunitychurch.net

ADVERTISING/PROMOTION

DENTAL

Big Fish Works

Eckart Dental

327 Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.bigfishworks.com

300 E. First Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1352 www.eckartdental.com

ATTORNEY/LEGAL Jordan Legal Center 115 S. Broadway, Suite 100 Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2800 www.perskelaw.com

AUTOMOTIVE DYNAMICAR 590 Citation Dr., Suite D Shakopee, MN 55379 952-746-7776 www.dynamicarautorepair.com

O’Brien Dental Care 1221 4th Ave. E., Suite 180 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6657 www.obriendentalcare.com

DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL Alphabet Junction

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Mr. Pig Stuff 1561 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-7306 www.mrpigstuff.com

Pizza N Pasta 584 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-0000 www.pizzanpasta.com

VFW Club/Prior Lake 16306 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-6208 www.vfwpost6208.com

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Living Hope Lutheran School 8600 Horizon Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-941-1758 www.bllh.org

169 Eldorado Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-5655 www.alphabetjunctionchildcare.com

Midwest Driving School

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT

Primrose School Of Savage

5995 Timber Tr. (Harbor Church) Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-709-2226 www.midwestdrivingschool.net

7459 So. Park Dr. Savage, MN 55378 952-226-4352 www.primroseschools.com

Kennedy Transmission & Brake

Arnie’s Bar

630 First Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-2633 www.kennedytransmission.com

122 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7218

Prior Lake Auto Collision

Babe’s Place Bar

EYE CARE/OPTOMETRICS

124 Holmes St. S. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-8191

Crossroads Optometric

16111 Main Ave. S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4259 www.priorlakeautocollision.com

Velishek Auto 16661 Highway 13 S. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2237 www.velishekautosales.com

Coffee Ta Cream 1157 Shakopee Town Square Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-9008 www.twincitiesicecream.com

KFC 837 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2188 www.kfc.com

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14120 Commerce Ave. NE, Suite 100 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2020 www.crossroadsoptometric.com

Pearle Vision 106 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-368-2325 www.pearlevision.com

MARKETPLACE FITNESS River Valley YMCA 3575 N. Berens Rd. N.W. Prior Lake, MN 55379 952-230-9622 www.rivervalleyymca.org

FUNERAL/CREMATION SERVICES Bertas Funeral Home 200 W. Third St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2137 www.bertasfh.com

Radloff & Weber Blacktopping

Eden Prairie News

19450 Normandale Rd. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-5733 www.radloffandweberblacktopping.com

250 Prairie Center Dr., Suite 211 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-942-7885 www.edenprairienews.com

Jordan Independent

INSURANCE

109 Rice St. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2224 www.jordannews.com

Farmers Insurance – Monnens 327 Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2096 www.farmersagent.com/kmonnens

Lakeshore Weekly News 1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., Suite 1017 Wayzata, MN 55391 952-473-0890 www.weeklynews.com

LODGING

McNearney Funeral/Cremation Services Holiday Inn Express

Prior Lake American

1220 Third Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2755 www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.plamerican.com

Washburn McReavy 7625 Mitchell Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-975-0400 www.washburn-mcreavy.com

HOME SERVICES Drapes By Janice 4087 County Road 79 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-5683

Gilpin Plumbing 321 Second St. W. Jordan, MN 55352 763-434-5783 www.gilpinplumbinginc.com

I Got A Guy LLC 612 Broadway St. N. Jordan, MN 55352 612-424-2489 www.igotaguymn.com

4550 12th Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2244 www.holidayinnexpress.com/shakopeemn

Savage Pacer

MASSAGE

327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.savagepacer.com

Massage Therapy Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7868

Shakopee Valley News 327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.shakopeenews.com

MEDICAL CLINICS Lakeview Clinic 110105 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0120 www.lakeviewclinic.com

PETS ADOGO Pet Hotel

Ridgeview Chaska Clinic Two Twelve Medical Center, 111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 115N Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-2450 www.ridgeviewmedical.org

NEWSPAPERS/MEDIA

Jordan Mini Storage

Chanhassen Villager

313 Valley View Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2435 www.jordanministorage.com

123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chanvillager.com

Kubes Furniture & Flooring

Chaska Herald

133 Main St. W. New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-4588 www.kubesfurnitureflooring.com

123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chaskaherald.com

6133 Baker Rd. Minnetonka, MN 55343 952-933-5200 www.adogopethotels.com .

Pampered Paws P.O Box 44402 Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-906-0303 www.pamperedpawsmn.com

Chaska Veterinary Hospital 1601 White Oak Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-6644 www.chaskavet.com

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MARKETPLACE PHARMACY First Choice Pharmacy 255 Creek Ln. S. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-3334 www.firstchoicepharmacyrx.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY OSR Physical Therapy 7872 Century Blvd.

Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-448-9081 www.osrpt.com

OSR Physical Therapy 110105 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-512-2470 www.osrpt.com

OSR Physical Therapy 16550 W. 78th St. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-873-7400 www.osrpt.com

REAL ESTATE Real Living 1st MSP Realty 4827 W. 123rd St. Savage, MN 55378 612-618-8363 www.lookinpriorlake.com

eCig Store

Twisted Loop Yarn Shop

185 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-240-1710 www.ecigstoremn.com

16210 Eagle Creek Ave.SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-240-8550 www.twistedloopyarnshop.com

eCig Store 1345 Heather St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-681-2354 www.ecigstoremn.com

Eden Prairie Liquor 968 Prairie Center Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-8433 www.edenprairieliquor.org

Jubilee Foods 2131 Commerce Blvd.

Mound, MN 55364 952-472-3108 www.moundjubilee.com

Prairie Farm Supply 115 W. Church St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-4234

Prop Shop Of Eden Prairie 15195 Martin Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-934-0932 www.propshopep.org

Shakopee Florist

REHABILITATIVE CARE

409 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-0868 www.shakopeeflorist.com

Auburn Manor

Sun & Slope Clothing Outfitters

501 N. Oak St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-9303 www.auburnhomes.org

701 Lake St. E. Wayzata, MN 55391 952-873-7282 www.sunandslope.com

RETAIL/MARKETPLACE Artworks Art & Frame Inc. 345 Water St. Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-5000 www.artworksexcelsior.com

Caroline’s Market Place 13991 Anderson Lakes Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-1088

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TC Running 6405 City West Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-944-7386 www.tcrunningco.com

Tazzie Baby & Child 1750 Tower Blvd.

Victoria, MN 55386 952-479-1391 www.tazziebabyandchild.com

The Vintage 8971 Crossroads Blvd.

Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-975-9175 www.vintagechanhassen.com

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SALONS Cypress Salon & Spa 2342 Cypress Ln. Mound, MN 55364 952-472-8554

Saks On First 265 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-746-2525

The Pearl Salon 287 Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-5900 www.thepearlsalon.com

SENIOR LIVING Keystone Communities Of Prior Lake 4685 Park Nicollet Ave. S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-9200 www.keystonecommunities.com

Saint Gertrude’s 1850 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-4476 www.stgertrudesshakopee.org

THE COLONY Senior Living 431 Prairie Center Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-828-9500 www.the-colony.org

The Crossings 200 So. Olive St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-8232 www.crossingsapt.com

Valley View Cooperative 10785 Valley View Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-943-9463 www.valleyviewcoopofedenprairie.com

Westwood Place Assisted Living 209 Jefferson Ave. S.W. Watertown, MN 55388 952-955-1399 www.westwoodplaceliving.com

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hakopee is served by the Carver-Scott Humane Society, which rescues dogs and cats in the southwest suburbs. Each year, the humane society rescues approximately 350 animals and finds them permanent homes after being taken from poor or outdoor conditions.

The Shakopee Public Library also hosts a reading program in which children can read to trained therapy animals for a set amount of time to increase their literacy skills and confidence in reading.

The city of Shakopee is opening a new dog park in the fall of 2014, as well. Southbridge Community Park will be located at 7101 Southbridge Parkway and will have a 10-acre all-breed park area and a halfUP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE acre park for smaller dogs. The park ON OUR APP will be the city’s first dog park, so make sure to grab a tennis ball and a bone and head out for some fun with your best Search for “bigfishlifestyle” puppy friend!

Lifestyle Focus If you’re looking to get more involved in animal-loving events, the area has a number of rescue and adoption agencies seeking volunteers.

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DOG LICENSES Shakopee City Hall 129 S. Holmes St. 952-233-9300 Dogs, age six months or older, must be licensed in the City of Shakopee. Licensed dogs are to wear the license tag number on their collars.

Any dog found in the city without a tag or running at large can be impounded. Cats may also be impounded for running at large.

If the owner of an impounded animal is known, notification of impoundment will be given. All dogs and cats placed in the city pound shall be held for redemption by the owner for five regular business days.

LOST PET 4-Paws 952-894-9065 The animal control officer has a list of pets that have been impounded. Call to check if your lost pet is on the list.

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