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Shakopee

2019 - 2020

WHAT’S NEW IN SHAKOPEE MEET THE CITY’S

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Shakopee features

listings

WELCOME

An introduction to Shakopee

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Where new and old collide

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ATTRACTIONS

Fun around town

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From roller coasters to race horses

BIG EMPLOYERS

On the job

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Meet the city’s largest employers

LEISURE

26 on the cover Cover Photo by Rachel Minske Downtown Shakopee is a vibrant place to be with shops and restaurants every which way.

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Relax, Shakopee Where to get your nature fix

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2019 - 2020 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Rachel Minske Editorial Content: Maddie Debilzan \ Advertising: Diane Wipf Special thanks to the city of Shakopee, Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, 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.

Published by Shakopee Valley News, 12925 Eagle Creek Parkway, Savage, 55378.

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WELCOME

PHOTO BY EMMA HARVILLE

Bravis Modern Street Food cooks up tacos and corn on the cob for visitors of Taste of Shakopee in Huber Park Saturday afternoon.

Shakopee WHERE NEW AND OLD COME TOGETHER

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he average Minnesotan might remember Valleyfair and Canterbury Park when they think of Shakopee. Frequent Shakopee visitors might think of Shakopee’s SandVenture water park, the scenic trails along the Minnesota River or the small-town, everybody-knows-everybody feel of First Avenue downtown.

Stacy Shrader and her family have lived here for 26 years. She’s more than famil-

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iar with the city’s winding trails up and down the tree-filled horizon and the rapid growth everyone keeps talking about.

When she first moved to Shakopee, her house was surrounded by horse ranches and guests wouldn’t be able to find her address. Now there’s a Home Depot and Marcus Theatres instead of stables, and a crazy thing called Google Maps.

To longtime residents like Shrader, Shakopee is more than a place to live.

It’s a place that’s kept pace with her own growing pains. Shrader’s kids first learned how to shoot a bow and arrow by the river at Archery Park. Her daughter’s flip flops are forever lost in the mud behind Veterans Park from when she strayed off the path and sunk knee-deep.

The Shraders let a salamander free near Deans Lake and call it Salamander Lake, and she remembers when a horse was attacked by what residents feared

WELCOME

PHOTO BY RANDY MONNENS

A family of ducks at Huber Park in Shakopee.

was a cougar at a private farm near Eagle Creek Elementary School in 2009.

“That was a big scare,” she said.

Shakopee is rich with stories, history, entertainment and hidden secrets that take 26 years to get a grip on. It’s loud when you’re at the top of the Power Tower at Valleyfair on a Saturday afternoon, singing in the crowd at Rhythm on the Rails on a Wednesday night or cheering at Canterbury Park with beer-drinkers

and hotdog-eaters on a Sunday.

It can be quiet, too, dog-walking at James W. Wilkie Regional Park or sipping a sweaty glass of beer at Shakopee Brewhall’s patio.

If you’re new, Shakopee is hip. If you’re a veteran resident, Shakopee is a walk down Memory Lane.

“A lot has changed in the 26 years we’ve been here,” Shrader said. “But we still see deer and turkeys.”

FILE PHOTO

A cyclist rides along the Minnesota Valley State Trail in Shakopee.

The trail runs along the Minnesota River and is managed by the state.

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SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

12,889

2016

2017

2018

40,610

40,893

41,362

Households 2013-2017

75.4%

Owner-occupied housing, 2013 - 2017

87.9%

Living in same house 1 year or more

3.03

Persons per household

$241,100

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2013 - 2017

10.3%

= 3,000

increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018

5 years and under

8.8%

18 years and under

26.6%

Between 19 and 64 years 62.8% 65 years and older

7.6%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN 2018

$33,350

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2017 dollars

$84,400

Median household income, 2013 - 2017

13.6%

Foreign born Between 2013 and 2017

EDUCATION

WORK TRAVEL TIME

92.1%

Mean travel time to work

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

2013 - 2017

36.0%

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

2013 - 2017

workers age 16+ 2013 - 2017

White

74.6%

Asian

10%

Hispanic or Latino*

7.8%

Black or African American 6.3% Two or more races

4.4%

American Indian and Alaska Native

.9%

*Can include people in other categories

VETERANS

1,293 2013 - 2017

23.3 minutes

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WHAT’S NEW

PHOTO COURTESY OF DORAN COMPANIES

Rendering of Canterbury Commons pool courtyard.

What’s new, SHAKOPEE?

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hakopee is constantly growing, and so are its parks, trails, attractions and amenities.

The Lions Park splash pad made quite the splash, moving forward after Shakopee P ublic Uti lities waived its fees. The donated splash pad, which opened Aug. 15 after a group of Lions Club volunteers constructed it, will offer free fun for all residents regardless of age or abilities. It features a Lions Club statue, buttons that regulate water f low to conserve energy and a water pump donated by Aquatix, a local water park equipment manufacturer.

A f ter spl a sh i n g a rou nd at Lions Park, residents can head to Shakopee’s newest happy hou r desti nation at

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the Copper Pint in Shakopee, which opened this summer.

A sister restaurant of Willy Mc C oy ’s, t he C opp er P i nt offers two-for-one drinks all day and features a large patio with garage doors, a pull tab table, private dining and a terrace with outdoor rooftop seating. The menu highlights wood-stone pizzas, burgers and street tacos, as well as specialty cocktails like a spicy margarita and a blueberry mint lemonade.

Located next to the Home Depot of f Crossings Boulevard, this casual and comfortable restaurant is the perfect brunch outing, lunch break or Friday night dinner destination. And the kid-friendly atmosphere offers something for everyone in Shakopee.

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PHOTO BY MADDIE DEBILZAN

The Copper Pint in Shakopee opened on Father’s Day. cal upscale restaurant for an anniversary dinner, special occasion or just to spoil your taste buds, look no further t ha n t he bra nd new Lit t le Chicago Chophouse i nside the Canterbury Park casino.

The new fine dining restaurant, modeled after a speake a sy, fe at u r e s bl ack t able cloths, old-fashioned decor, dark wooden tables and thick steaks.

T h e r e s t au r a nt , wh i c h opened in May, adds one more option to Shakopee’s narrow list of fine dining restaurants, Canterbury spokesman Jeff Maday said.

“It’s more like an East Coast chophouse,” he said.

You will soon be able to burn off the calories you consumed at the Copper Pint and Little Chicago at Shakopee’s new

walking and biking trail east of Canterbury Road, which will connect County Highway 83 to Gateway Drive and is expected to be completed by the fall of this year. And Shakopee officials propose developing a passive park at Ridge Creek with plans to construct new wa lking trai ls throughout wetland vegetation.

Sha kop ee wi l l see more change in the coming years, especially with Canterbury Commons’ multiphase plan to develop 68 acres of land. Plans for development include an extended-stay hotel, boutique hotel, hotel and water park, an office space, new restaurants, specialty options, family entertainment venues, a luxury apartment complex, upscale townhomes and a senior housing co-op.

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CALENDAR

Summer Festivals

201920 CALEND

Shakopee Big Fun Day! June Huber Park International Festival Summer Huber Park Rhythm on the Rails July-August Downtown Shakopee SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow) August SMSC reservation

Prior Lake Lakefront Music Fest July Lakefront Park Lakefront Days August Lakefront Park

Savage Dan Patch Days June Community Park Music in the Park

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Shakopee Egg Hunt March-April 1255 Fuller St., Shakopee Bring your baskets for Shakopee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Shakopee Community Center two Saturdays before Easter. The free event features egg hunts by age, activities, games, prizes, police cars, fire trucks and more.

Memorial Day Ceremony May Shakopee American Legion Post 2 and Shakopee VFW Post 4046 join others in a ceremony of remembrance in Veterans Memorial Park. Other ceremonies are also held locally.

Big Fun Day! June Huber Park This free event on the third Saturday in June includes a splash pad, giant slip-n-slide, water relays and games, food carts, balloon art, bounce houses, entertainment and an evening movie in the park.

International Festival Summer Huber Park The Shakopee Diversity Alliance hosts the annual International Festival each summer. The festival celebrates Shakopee’s diversity with entertainment and events at Huber Park.

Wheelies Family Bike Event June

June-August

Huber Park

Community Park

Bikes are the main attraction at the annual Wheelies Family Bike Event on the first Thursday in June. The event includes a police surplus silent bike auction, kids’ trike and training wheel races, bike registration, helmet sale and more.

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Sandy’s Italian Grill was one of six food trucks at the Shakopee River Valley Festival in 2017.

Huber Park Performance & Events Series Summer Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Huber Park Performance & Events Series features free, family entertainment on the riverfront Thursdays throughout the summer. Also, enjoy monthly outdoor Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. A full calendar of events is published every March.

Happy Birthday America Parade July Lions Par This long-standing tradition invites kids to decorate their wagons, trikes and bicycles in red, white and blue as the Parks and Recreation Department marches through local streets in honor of America’s birthday the week of July Fourth. Entertainment and popsicles follow at the parade starting point, Lions Park.

Night to Unite August Turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and join your neighbors outdoors at the annual Minnesota Night to Unite on the first Tuesday in

August. Approximately 100 Shakopee neighborhoods host special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the police and fire department, youth contests and raffles.

Rhythm on the Rails July-August Downtown Shakopee Rhythm on the Rails is a free fiveweek outdoor concert series taking place every Wednesday night in July and August. The evening will kick off with local acts, followed by regional headliners that everyone knows and loves. Attendees will have the option to purchase food and drink tickets at the front gate, enjoy a free kids zone with inflatables and face-painting, and listen to music all evening.

SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow) August The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Pow Wow) is an annual event that draws thousands of dancers and spectators to the Wacipi Grounds on the SMSC reservation on the third weekend in August. A social gathering where friends and relatives celebrate their culture and way of life, the Wacipi is open to the public. The word “Wacipi” (pronounced “wahchee-pee”) in the Dakota language translates as “they dance.”

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Summer Festivals

DAR OF EVENTS Shakopee Holiday Festival November-December This annual festival, sponsored by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the holiday season by lighting a Christmas tree in downtown Shakopee the first Friday in December.

The free festival also includes a Velodazzle Bike Parade, carriage rides, caroling, visit by Santa Claus and refreshments.

Jordan FILE PHOTO

Jerry Minar performed with the Czech Area Concertina Club on Saturday at Heimatfest.

Scott County Art Crawl October The Scott County Art Crawl, presented by the Savage Arts Council, is a self-paced fine art tour and sale that weaves through urban and rural areas in Scott County, including several stops at Shakopee artist studios and businesses.

Pumpkins in the Park October The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce hosts this family friendly, non-scary Halloween celebration for children ages 10 and under the second Saturday in October.

Children will enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, inflatable jumpies, games, beverage and cookie station, face painting and much more.

Jack-O-Lantern 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run October Dress in costume and join the Parks and Recreation Department for the annual Jack-O-Lantern 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run the last Saturday in October. This Halloween-themed event features a competitive 5K with prizes, as well as a short Kids Pumpkin Run.

Jordan family activities. At a recent year’s festival, Tom Colling’s band, Cocktails for Two, played and quilters auctioned off their masterpieces at the festival.

Heimatfest Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park A two-day tradition in the city of Jordan as residents gather for the parade, Run of the Mill races and face painting. Contests are abound ranging from bingo to coronating Miss Jordan and even a Brat Eating Contest.

This one is quite the tradition put on by the Jordan Commercial Club.

Jordanites golf on Mill Pond using their club, golf balls and even the occasional hockey stick. They also have turkey bowling, where they propel a frozen turkey through bowling pins on the ice.

June

BBQ Days July

The CERC

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL STRASBURG

Union Square Park

A folk dancer twirls her dress at Cinco de Mayo in Jordan.

Jordan Dazzle Parade December Downtown Jordan and Pekarna Park Bring in that holiday cheer with carolers... and maybe even an appearance by Santa. A festive parade will start downtown and finish at Pekarna Park, where carolers will sing jubilant tunes.

Savage Dan Patch Days

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

June

September

Dan Patch Days might be considered the main event each year in Savage.

There will be music and dinner and

September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park

Downtown Belle Plaine

April

A block party on Water Street filled with festivities with authentic Mexican food, live music, dancing, kids games, crafts and face painting. The event is designed to bring the community together and raise awareness of Hispanic culture, food and dance.

Heimatfest

German Days

Celebrate Jordan

May 5

Church parking lot

Belle Plaine

February

Cinco de Mayo

September

September

Mill Pond Masters Ice Golf Tournament

There is not a better combination than food, booths and music. At this year’s Celebrate Jordan, awards will be given to students who exemplify a positive, safe and nurturing environment.

Tables will also be set up for the Jordan Independent, the Jordan Fire Department and Jordan Police.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

Community Park

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CALENDAR

201920 CALEND in the community park. Wear your costumes and bring your family to enjoy games, s’mores, inflatables, music and more.

Santa Cop Night December Savage Police Garage This annual Toys for Tots drive gives kids and families a chance to meet and take photos with Santa and Savage Police Chief Rodney Seurer while donating a Christmas gift toy at 6000 McColl Drive.

Winter Days SUBMITTED PHOTO BY SHAE JURGENSEN.

Participants in the Flashlight Egg Scramble search for eggs on field of the Savage Sports Center on March 23.

The annual festival has been taking place for over 60 years and celebrates the city’s importance in the life of legendary race horse Dan Patch and his owner Marion W. Savage.

Events include a wine tasting, live music, dinner in the park, a cookie eating contest, fireworks and more.

Music in the Park June-August Music in the Park is a weekly outdoor performance series for all ages held on the outdoor patio at the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center in Community Park in Savage on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Movies in the Outfield Summer Join Savage Parks and Recreation at the Savage Sports Center, to watch a movie under the dome. Bring your lawn chair and blankets, grab some popcorn from the concession stand and enjoy the evening with friends, family and community.

January-February This all-ages event takes place for two days each winter at McColl Pond Environmental Learning and Event Center. Hosted by Savage Parks and Recreation, a variety of winter events are available for families, including snowshoeing and ice skating.

Flashlight Egg Scramble March-April The Savage Sports Center

Spring-A-Ding May This annual spring event hosted by the city of Prior Lake is designed for free family fun at Lakefront Park. Attractions include a petting zoo, inflatables, live entertainment, face paint, sand art and more. The event is put on by the recreation department.

Service Day Saturday

Fourth of July

April This annual event brings the Savage community together for a day to work on a variety of volunteer projects to serve the community and support local nonprofits.

Projects include buckthorn removal to help preserve Eagle Creek — the only trout stream in Scott County, blood and donation drives.

Prior Lake

October

Prior Lake Polar Plunge

This spooktacular event is hosted by the city of Savage Parks and Recreation division and is a favorite among Savage residents, with over 1,000 attendees in recent years. The event takes place, rain or shine, in an inflatable dome

February

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Prior Lake Polar Plunge to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota. People often wear costumes in celebration of the event.

Prizes and special baskets are available to win during the egg scramble at the Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave. Participants scramble to find as many eggs as possible in the dark and play with inflatables and games.

Halloween Bash

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PHOTOS BY TORY COONEY

Members of the Shakopee Veterans Honor Guard listen to a reading during the Memorial Day Service at Valley Cemetery.

Members of law enforcement departments, including the Prior Lake Police Department, and residents from around the area jump into frigid Minnesota winter waters during the

July 4 If you’re looking to celebrate America’s birthday, Prior Lake is the place to be. The Prior Lake Association hosts an annual boat parade, beginning at Charlie’s on Prior at Upper Prior Lake, followed by a fireworks display on Lower Prior Lake around 10 p.m.

For amazing views for this display, head west or north of Lakefront Park. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community also has an annual, free fireworks display at the Wacipi (Pow Wow) Grounds in Shakopee at 3212 Dakotah Parkway.

Lakefront Music Fest July The Lakefront Music Fest is a summer staple for Prior Lake. Put on by the Prior Lake Rotary,

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DAR OF EVENTS the event features a number of performances from artists in the heart of Lakefront Park. The festival usually has a rock night and a country night, as well as a variety of different food and drink vendors.

Lakefront Days August Lakefront Days is a family-friendly celebration of Prior Lake. Each day is chock-full of activities and carnival rides including a business expo and wine tasting, inflatables, vendors, food, games, an Enchanted Fancy Friday Princess Party, Yappy Hour (with dogs) and more.

Night to Unite August Night to Unite is a statewide event started by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, an organization of citizens, law enforcement officers and crime prevention specialists who work on crime prevention programs. Residents put on block parties and sign up to have police officers and firefighters to attend.

Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ September Every year, the fire department hosts a BBQ that benefits the volunteer firefighters.

For more information, call Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus at 952-440-3473.

Fall Frenzy October The city of Prior Lake Recreation Department hosts this fall event every year in October.

In 2019, it will be Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Lakefront Park. In previous years, this event was called the “Autumn Gathering.” The event is free. For more information, call the department at 952-447-9820.

Fire Department Open House October In 2019, the Prior Lake Fire Station Open House will be on Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2 at 3906 Station Place NW. The open house is part of Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 6-12. The event includes fire truck rides, fire hose spray, smoke house survival demonstrations and more. For more

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Santa and Mrs. Claus surrounded by members of the Savage Police Department. information, visit the National Fire Protection Association website at www.nfpa.org.

DecemBRRR Dazzle December DecemBRRR Dazzle is another free, familyfriendly event put on by the city of Prior Lake to celebrate winter. In 2019, the event will be on Dec. 6 in Lakefront Park. Santa and his reindeer will be in attendance for photos with children and families. There will also be ice carving demonstrations, a bonfire, bean bag toss and more. Donations are also solicited for several charities including Tree of Warmth and Toys for Tots.

Belle Plaine St. Patrick’s Day March The annual celebration draws hundreds of people a year for a day of celebration, starting with a service at Our Lady of the Prairie Church, followed by a parade and entertainment in downtown Belle Plaine.

German Days June Downtown Belle Plaine Enjoy a downtown cook-out, classic cars, and battle of the bands at this celebration of Belle Plaine’s German heritage. Saturday events include children’s activities, parade, kraut eating contest, and wrestling.

BBQ Days July Union Square Park Belle Plaine’s famous Bar-B-Q Days will feature carnival festivities, food, and live music all weekend. The event will also feature fireworks, a queen coronation, a horse show and a parade on Saturday.

Scenic Byway River Run September Enjoy a day of running, eating, shopping and fun along the Minnesota River with the 7th Scenic Byway Half Marathon, Relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run on Oct. 12.

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ATTRACTIONS

FUN IN

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hakopee residents know there’s no shortage of activities in the city.

And for non-residents, it only takes driving past Valleyfair’s towering roller coasters, Canterbury Park’s roaring crowds or the traffic flowing toward the Renaissance Festival area to notice the obvious: Shakopee is a major entertainment destination in Minnesota.

From regional destinations like Valleyfair amusement park and Canterbury Park horse racing track, which hosted its first annual major music festival this year, to local attractions like the farmer’s market, the Lions Park splash pad, Huber Park and SandVenture aquatic park, there is no shortage of fun in Shakopee.

Canterbury Park recently added to its card casino, which is open 24/7, and added a steakhouse called Little Chicago, which will also be open in the winter.

If your kids are bored after school or in the summer, they don’t need to look far. The Shakopee Community Center’s Enigma Teen Center offers a place for students to relax and have fun, especially in the colder months, and the Sakpe ti Lounge is a place for Shakopee’s older adults to gather, which includes a full kitchen, library, comfortable tables and COURTESY PHOTO

The Delirious ride was added to Valleyfair in 2018.

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Jockey Jareth Loveberry and his horse, Ready to Runaway, owned by John Mentz and trained by Mac Robertson, took the victory at Canterbury Park. chairs, television and iPads. And the community center offers dozens of activities for kids and senior citizens. Seniors, want to learn how to use computers efficiently?

There’s a class for that. Kids, want to learn how to ice skate? There’s a class for that.

And families who need a change of scenery should head to the

community center for Family Fun Sundays, where they can play ping pong, pool, air hockey and video games in a comfortable, hip setting with their pre-teens or teenagers.

In the summer, residents take full advantage of Canterbury Park’s events — especially the wiener dog and corgi races, and the first-annual Twin Cities’ Summer Jam, which featured artists like Tim McGraw, Pitbull, Rascal Flatts and Aerosmith. Shakopee also attracts more than 300,000 people every year for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, the largest Renaissance Festival in the country, in September and October.

Downtown Shakopee’s Rhythm on the Rails attracts thousands of residents for free outdoor concerts on Wednesday nights in the summer. The weekly concerts attract thousands of Minnesotans every year, and if you live in the area, it’s right in your backyard!

The family-friendly event offers just what you need to get through a summer hump day: cold beer, mini donuts and bouncy houses. The Shakopee Farmers Market on Sunday mornings gives families another excuse to get outside and g r ab s ome healthy snacks in the warm months.

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BIG EMPLOYERS

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housands of people work i n Sha kop ee, creating a “reverse rush-hour” for commuters who live in Minneapolis and drive to the southwest metro for work. Here are some of the biggest employers:

AMAZON Amazon is Shakopee’s largest employer, with 2,200 employees and 820,0 0 0 square feet.

The Amazon fu l fillment center, located just past Valleyfair off County Road 101, is where many of your small-item Amazon orders are packaged.

If you’ve ordered anything from toothbrushes to tennis shoes, they could have been shipped from your backyard!

Anyone can tour this facility by appointment to see the machinery used and jobs required to get your Amazon orders to your doorstep.

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Employees at the Shakopee center make a minimum of $17 per hour. They typically work four 10-hour shifts per week.

VALLEYFAIR The summertime amusement park is Shakopee’s second la rgest employer; it hired 2,000 part-time employees for summer 2019. It pays its associates at least $12 an hour and also offers them free park admission, scholarship opportunities and employeeonly ride nights. Valleyfair employees can apply to work concessions, ticket sales, ride operation, custodial and more. These positions are typically available during the summer.

Valleyfair attracts employees from across the country

BIG EMPLOYERS and around the world, said Matt McCormack, Valleyfair marketing and sales director. It offers dormitories for employees seeking affordable housing for $48 or less per week. Each dorm has three floors with two bathrooms with shower facilities and a commons area with a kitchen on each floor, according Matt McCormack, Valleyfair marketing and sales director. The kitchens are fully stocked with appliances and cooking utensils. Employees have access to free laundry and Wi-Fi throughout the dorms, as well.

CANTERBURY PARK Canterbury is another bigtime Shakopee employer, with most of its employees working in the summer during racing season. Media Relations manager Jeff Maday said employment at the park fluctuates, but at its peak, it employs 1,100. Canterbury pays its employees $9.86 at a minimum, but those positions are tipped, Maday said.

BY MADDIE DEBILZAN

Kasharia Vaughn, Sydney Speer, Amanda Wetzel and Brooke Dufault, from left to right, work at Canterbury as bartenders and servers, and worked the first-annual Twin Cities Summer Jam concert. “It’s cool to see all the artists,” Vaughn said. This is the first concert she’s ever been to.

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Valleyfair employees can apply to work concessions, ticket sales, ride operation, custodial and more.

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HEALTH

QUALITY CARE FILE PHOTO

The Ridgeview Belle Plaine Clinic at the Ridgeview Health Campus opened in June 2017 and provides convenient access to comprehensive primary care services.

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ealing with health issues is the last thing anyone wants to do, but area residents can rest assured that when medical needs do arise, there are plenty of options to choose from across the region, whether you live in Belle Plaine or Shakopee. From dentistry to mental health and everything in between, the area has it all.

Here are some available services, by community:

SHAKOPEE The campus of St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee includes St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center, Allina Health Clinic, Park Nicollet Clinic, a cancer center, a dialysis center, a sleep center, an emergency room, urgent care and a dentistry unit. With 85 private hospital rooms, 21 emergency room treatment bays and 56 surgical rooms, Shakopee’s hospital is equipped to handle all needs.

For cost-free health care, the Scott County Public Health Immunization and Walk-In Clinics provide free basic care and health system assistance in Shakopee.

The city is also home to multiple dentistry offices, physical therapy centers, and chiropractic offices.

BELLE PLAINE The Ridgeview Belle Plaine Clinic, which opened in June 2017, offers patients same-day care for acute illnesses and minor injuries, preventative health services including annual physicals and on-site laboratory and X-ray. Located at the Rid-

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geview Health Campus, 165 Commerce Drive West on Highway 169, the addition to the community ensure ready access to a range of medical services.

JORDAN St. Francis Health Services Located next to the public library at 265 Creek Lane South, the St. Francis clinic specializes in family medicine, obstetrics, gynecology and adult and senior medicine.

Chiropractics and dentists There are many places in Jordan to get your back cracked or teeth cleaned. Doctors specializing in chiropractics and dentistry can help you out throughout the city. After you’re done, get your prescriptions at First Choice Pharmacy, conveniently next to the library if you need to catch up on some reading.

PRIOR LAKE Park Nicollet Clinic The clinic offers a range of services spanning health and wellness needs — including family medicine and physical therapy. Appointments are able to be made online with an online portal account or by calling 952-993-4999. The online portal also allows patients to request prescription refills, see test results and view health history.

Fairview Clinics Fairview Clinics also has a wide array of services at its Prior Lake location. The clinic offers anticoagulation, diabetes care, family medicine and other services on-site.

There’s also a pharmacy at the location, allowing for people to get their prescriptions

quickly and conveniently. Appointments can be made by calling 1-855-324-7843 or by requesting an appointment online.

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community health services The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s health services are only available to community members, employees, employees’ family and members of other federally-recognized tribes who live in Scott County. The community offers wellness, hearing, classes and activities and social services to the aforementioned groups. The community also does regular mobile unit visits across Minnesota, providing free medical, dental and vision care including mammograms, X-rays, cancer screenings, diabetes screenings and more. Visit www. shakopeedakota.org for more information.

Lorenz Clinic The Lorenz Clinic offers out-patient family psychology and psychotherapy services for children, adults, families, couples and groups. The clinic most often treats Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders. The clinic offers individual therapy, couples counseling, parent-child therapy, psychology testing and group therapy.

SAVAGE Hospitals and Clinics The St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee and Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville ensure that medical care is never far away.

Fairview Clinic, located at 5725 Loftus Lane in Savage, is a great place to care for

HEALTH

the whole family. The clinic offers same-day appointments and a pediatric walk-in clinic open weekdays. The clinic offers a long list of specialties including mental health, physical therapy, chiropractic, midwife and family medicine services.

After years of advocating and planning for an adult residential treatment facility, Savage will soon be home to a Mental Health Crisis Stabilization and Intensive Residential Treatment Services Center. The 16,000-square-foot, two-story treatment cen-

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ter will be built on the northwest corner of Ottawa Avenue at 124th Street. Clients will be able to access intensive residential treatment services for up to 90 days and crisis stabilization services for up to 10 days. The facility may house up to 16 clients at a time.

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Jane Lamont Titus:

HISTORY

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for distribution for those e eligible in 1857, and Titus was able to get some. Unfortunately, most of the land had been bought up by speculators, not the part-Dakota who should d have gotten it.

Tit us was one of t he lucky ones. And while Thomas homas Holmes and Henry Hinds ds continued to fight on First Avenue, Jane walked passed the he Wasson House and through gh the door of the United States ates Land Registrar office. e.

Jane pulled out herr scripts and gave them to Mr. Phelps, and Mr. Phelps gave Jane the deed for the land.

Jane Lamont Titus walked outside, and as she did, Holmes and d Hinds looked up and saw aw that she had the deed.. The people of Shakopee smiled iled and walked away. Thomas Holmes got up, brushed off the mud and blood, and helped ed pull up Hinds. They had been beaten by a woman.

A nd Titus? She looked at the bloody men , no dde d , a nd walked home with a smile on her face.

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Titus. She just watched.

Hinds grabbed Holmes’ nose.

Holmes gouged Henry Hind’s eyes. They reeled in to the street. Blood was flowing out of Hind’s nose. Holmes bled from the gash above his eye.

Titus just watched. And as she watched, she thought and thought.

Titus was part Dakota; while her father was Scottish, her mother, Hanyetukihnayewin, or Hush the Night, was Dakota. Titus’ grandparents were Mahpiya Wicasta and Canpadutawin of the Bde Maka Ska band who lived in Minneapolis. Mahpiya Wicasta was also known as Cloudman, and Canpadutawin was known as Red Cherry Woman.

As a provision of the 1830 Treaty of Prairie du Chien, the federal government set aside a 25-by-32 mile reserve for mixedrace Dakota, which becomes known as the Half-Breed Tract.

In 1851, the United States and Dakota sign two land sale agreements that give the federal government control of most of the future southern Minnesota. The tract was not part of the sale.

By 1854, Henry Rice, Minnesota territorial delegate to the U.S. Senate, convinced lawmakers to get rights to the tract. Mixedrace people eligible for tract land received scrip to buy up to 640 acres of federal land. The credits arrived in Minnesota

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n 1857, three men wanted to preempt about 50 acres of land in what is now eastern Shakopee after the people of Tinta Otunwe were forced off the land. The men went to the United States Land Registrar at attorney L.M. Brown’s office, which was across from the Wasson House on the northeast corner of First and Holmes Street downtown.

First, Moses Starr Titus submitted a claim to Allan J. Phelps. Then he left for home.

In a few minutes, Thomas A. Holmes went to the office and, just like Moses, put a claim for the 50 acres. As he left, Henry Hinds walked in and made the same claim.

Shortly after Hinds left, he met Holmes in another building downtown. The two threatened each other. Suddenly, Holmes seized the long hair of Hinds, who promptly went for Holmes’.

And so the fight began.

T he t wo st r ugg led back and for th across the f loor, which was muddy and wet.

Friends of Holmes cheered as he popped Hinds. Friends of Hinds cheered as he punched Holmes. And the fight continued onto First Street, with the group of supporters and opponents followed into the street.

As the two men continued to fight, the people of Shakopee watched and cheered — except for one person, Jane Lamont

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LEISURE

Dogs of all sizes can play in Southbridge Community Park’s all-breed area.

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f you’re introverted, or you need to get away from the hustle and bustle for a while, Shakopee residents don’t need to look far.

Hundreds of miles of regional trails and parks give residents freedom when it’s warm outside, and options when it’s cold.

And when Shakopee residents want a change of scenery, they only need to travel a few miles north to the Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, which holds a building that overlooks the Minnesota River Valley with exhibits that describe locally-protected animals and wildlife. Families can head down there for an hour to visit the exhibits, or for an entire day to canoe, hike, bike, hunt or fish. In the winter, residents can snowmobile, cross-country ski and snowshoe.

If you’re a runner, biker, dogwalker or nature-lover, head to the Minnesota Valley State Trail, which connects Shakopee to Belle Plaine in the south and Bloomington in the north. The trail runs along the Minnesota Eiver and

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is ideal for biking, hiking, rollerblading and horseback riding and snowmobiling (if you have a permit). Need a place other than your backyard to let your dog roam free?

Southbridge Community Park on Shakopee’s east side has designated play spaces for furry friends.

After you get your nature fix in, take your family for an afternoon trip to the SandVenture Aquatic Park, where parents can relax on the shore with a book, and children can swim and play. And anyone looking for a free night on the town shouldn’t miss Shakopee’s five-week concert series, Rhythm on the Rails, when local and regional artists play outside, with local food and beverage options.

Shakopee’s newest leisure destination offers fun for everyone, regardless of age or ability: the Lions Park splash pad. The donated, newly-patented water pump allows children to push a button and bask in the water. The splash pad, which is located at Lions Park, is free for everyone, and the pump runs on a timer, so even the environment will thank you.

FILE PHOTO BY DAN HOLTMEYER

Visitors walk on the Long Meadow Lake Trail in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

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Two bike riders pedal across the Bloomington Ferry Trail Bridge, which connects Bloomington to Savage and Shakopee on the Bloomington Ferry Trail, which ties to the Minnesota Valley State Trail.

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At River Valley Montessori & Child Care, we believe in honoring children and creating an educational learning environment that allows each child to work at their natural and optimal level, promoting positive outcomes.

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Shakopee Stepping Stones Preschool Shakopee Public Schools offers quality preschool experiences designed to build and support all children's skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

• Two to five day options to fit every child's developmental needs • Before and after school childcare that is adjacent to the child's school day • Staffed by trained and licensed educators • Curricula and assessments aligned to district and state standards • Diverse, culturally responsive and inclusive environments • 4 Star Parent Aware rating • Early learning scholarships are available, on a limited basis, to families who qualify

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Registrations for 2019-20 are open and ongoing until classes are filled.

Contact Elaine Berens at 952-496-5054 eberens@shakopee.k12.mn.us for more information.

KNOW & OBEY SCHOOL BUS LAWS

HIRING

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If you fail to stop for a school bus with RED LIGHTS FLASHING & STOP ARM EXTENDED it is chargeable as a gross misdemeanor punishable by a $3,000.00 fine and/or one year in jail.

CAUTION: The majority of children killed in pupil transportation are not killed on the bus, but OUTSIDE the bus. Many are struck by motorists who fail to stop for the flashing red lights and extended stop arm.

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A school bus driver activates the PRE-WARNING amber signals at least *100 feet before stopping. When the amber lights flash, you should immediately prepare to stop your vehicle.

You MUST STOP for a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended; this means that children are getting on or off the bus.

Stop at least 20 feet from the bus and remain stopped until lights are turned off.

*If the speed limit is more than 35MPH the driver must give 300 ft. of warning.

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City of SHAKOPEE SHAKOPEE CITY HALL (129 S. Holmes St., Shakopee, MN 55379)  www.ci.shakopee.mn.us  administration@ci.shakopee.mn.us  TTY: 952-233-3837

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

SHAKOPEE CITY COUNCIL The mayor and council members serve as the Shakopee City Council. All terms are four years. City elections are held in evennumbered years.

Mayor Bill Mars MAYOR

Bill Mars 952-445-4228 December 2022*

Council Members Jodi Brennan 952-687-7536 December 2022*

Matt Lehman COUNCILOR

Angelica Contreras 612-758-0406 December 2022* Matt Lehman 952-496-2069 December 2020* Jay Whiting 952-657-5623 December 2020* *Denotes term expiration date

Angelica Contreras COUNCILOR

Jay Whiting COUNCILOR

Jody Brennan COUNCILOR

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MEETINGS The city of Shakopee has several commissions and boards, including: Bicycle Advisory Committee, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Police Civil Service Commission and Planning Commission/Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

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

Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Shakopee Planning Commission/BOAA Council chambers at City Hall, 7 p.m.

Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month.

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

Meetings are held the second Monday of the month.

Bicycle Advisory Committee Council chambers at City Hall, 7 p.m.

Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month.

ORDINANCES For additional information about other ordinances, call the city offices at 952233-9300 or visit www.

ShakopeeMN.gov/citycode.

Winter Parking During the winter season, no parking is allowed on city streets between 2 and 6 a.m. with the exception of calendar parking in portions of central Shakopee. Visit www.

ShakopeeMN.gov/parking for details.

Landscaping Specific restrictions also govern landscaping and material located with rightof-ways and easements. Trees located in the boulevard are maintained by the city.

All other trees are the responsibility of the property owner.

Grass and Weeds Do not let grasses or weeds grow greater than 8 inches or go to seed.

Overhanging Trees and Bushes Trim trees and bushes overhanging on public property (streets, alleys and sidewalks). Streets and alleys should have an overhead clearance of 15 feet; sidewalks 9 feet.

Lawn Mowing Keep grass clippings and leaves out of the curb and gutter in the street.

Pet Waste Immediately pick up pet waste on public or private land.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police and fire emergency 911 Police (non-emergency) 952-445-1411 Police (general) 952-233-9400 Fire (general) 952-233-9570 Shakopee Police Tip Line 952-233-9499 Water and sewer billing 952-445-1988 Animal control 952-894-9065 Shakopee Parks & Rec/ Community Center 952-233-9500 Chamber of Commerce 952-445-1660 MVTA Transit 952-882-7500

Dispose in the trash or flush it down the toilet. Never put it in the storm drain.

Fireworks Leave the fireworks displays to the professionals. When using legal fireworks, abide by the city noise ordinance.

Noise Ordinance Observe city quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays.

Waste Containers Remove containers from the street by 7 p.m. on collection day. Store in a garage or place on the side of a building, not visible from the street.

SCOTT COUNTY SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Scott County Board of Commissioners holds meetings and workshops on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee. You can visit the website, www.scottcountymn. com, for up-to-date schedule information.

Residents are encouraged to keep current on county news through viewing County Board meetings available live and on demand on the county’s Youtube channel, visiting the website, tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on social media, and reading the award-winning resident newsletter, The Scott County SCENE. Barb Weckman Brekke, District 1 Commissioner and Board Chair 612-616-1086 bweckmanbrekke@co.scott. mn.us December 2020* Tom Wolf, District 2 Commissioner 952-440-6805 twolf@co.scott.mn.us December 2020* Michael Beard, District 3 Commissioner 952-583-7090 mbeard@co.scott.mn.us December 2022* Dave Beer, District 4 Commissioner and Vice Chair 952-393-5296 dbeer@co.scott.mn.us December 2020* Jon Ulrich, District 5 Commissioners 612-716-6724 julrich@co.scott.mnn.us December 2022* *Denotes term expiration date

Elected Officials

Parks & Trails 952-496-8752

Ron Hocevar, Scott County Attorney 952-496-8240 rhocevar@co.scott.mn.us December 2022*

Planning & Zoning 952-496-8653

Luke Hennen, Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300 lhennen@co.scott.mn.us December 2022*

Veterans Services 952-496-8176

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Lezlie Vermillion, Scott County Administrator 952-496-8100 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us Michael J. Thompson, Scott County Assessor 952-496-8115 propertytax@co.scott.mn.us Tony Winiecki, Scott County Engineer 952-496-8346 twiniecki@co.scott.mn.us Julie Hanson, Scott County Recorder 952-496-8150 jhanson@co.scott.mn.us James L. Hentges, Scott County Surveyor 952-496-8362 JHentges@co.scott.mn.us Building Inspections 952-496-8160 Customer Service 952-496-8150 Elections 952-496-8560 Employee Relations 952-496-8103 Environmental Services 952-496-8177 Facilities Management 952-496-8063 Financial Assistance 952-496-8686 Health and Human Services 952-445-7751 Mental Health Center 952-445-8481

Public Health 952-496-8555

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7750 www.scottcountymn.gov

LIBRARIES Shakopee Branch Library 235 Lewis Street South, Shakopee 952-233-9590 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays between September and May. www.scottlib.org The Shakopee Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library card-holders access to libraries in seven communities, including Belle Plaine, Prior Lake, Elko New Market, New Prague, Savage and Jordan.

In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency — 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 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Barb Weckman Brekke

Tom Wolf

David Beer

Michael Beard

LAW LIBRARY Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8713 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

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GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT IN SHAKOPEE A s the seat of Scott County and home to a brand new city hall, Shakopee is a government hub of the south metro.

Whether you need to pay your property taxes, get new license tabs, order a passport or find a new book, Shakopee is an efficient hub of government services.

Shakopee’s City Hall was completed in 2017 and serves as a one-stop-shop for all municipal offices and services on Gorman Street. City hall is connected to the Shakopee Police Department and across the street from the city’s public works department.

The five-member Shakopee City Council operates as a weak mayor-council form of government, meaning Mayor Bill Mars vote is only as powerful as the other four council members. The mayor is elected to a two-year term, while councilors serve four-year terms as “at-large” members, meaning they do not represent wards, but the city as a whole. The city elected three new councilors this year. The school board, which elected three new members this year, also operates at-large, with seven board members and a new superintendent, Mike Redmond.

Two council seats and three school board seats will be up for election come 2020.

FIRST PERSON OF COLOR ELECTED TO CITY COUNCIL Councilor Angelica Contreras was sworn in as Shakopee’s first-ever Councilor of color this year, along with new Councilor

Jody Brennan, in front of a full house in the council chambers.

She and Brennan replaced former Councilors Mike Luce and Kathi Mocol.

The impact of Contreras’s election was clear Jan. 8 at City Hall, where her family and dozens of members of her Shakopee church, La Luz del Mundo, gathered to celebrate her achievement. Church members posted a photo on Facebook of Contreras sitting behind her nameplate in council chambers, and it was liked more than 800 times and shared more than 600 times.

WILLY MCCOY’S OPENED DESPITE DELAYS The recently-opened Willy McCoy’s between Home Depot and Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema received millions of dollars of assistance from tax increment financing after Shakopee City Council voted to allow the TIF. The move will reimburse the developer, Shakopee Crossings, up to $3.7 million, including interest, over the course of 21 years.

In Oct. 2017, city council approved a final plat for the site when Shakopee Crossings discovered much of the site was used for garbage soil, which meant the contaminated soil might not be able to support the structure.

Then in February, water and uti lity costs ensnared Willy McCoy’s owner Korey B a n ner ma n, when he was charged $250,000 in water and sewer connection fees by the city of Shakopee, Metropolitan Council and Shakopee Public

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Shakopee School Board members (left to right): Joe Aldrich, Paul Christiansen, Kristi Peterson, Matt McKeand, Judi Tomczik, Reggie Bowerman and Angela Tucker.

Utilities Commission. Bannerman agreed to a three-year payment program with SPUC, which gives him three years to pay for the fees with zero interest or rate escalation. The restaurant opened on Father’s Day this year.

FEASIBILITY STUDY WILL LOOK INTO INNOVATION CENTER IN SHAKOPEE The Shakopee Economic Development Authority approved funding for a feasibility study for a regional innovation center in Shakopee.

The city has been working with organizations like First Stop, SCORE, Open to Business

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and Minnesota State University-Mankato on possibly opening a facility.

The feasibility study is just the first of many steps toward a project like this becoming reality. Possible stakeholders are hopeful about the idea and have been discussing what it might look like.

Kerski told the EDA the center would likely be able to offer pre-college courses for high school students, credits for those wanting to complete a degree, and even credits for students in advanced degree programs. The facility might also include landing space for companies researching a move

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SHAKOPEE SCHOOLS COMPLETED FIRST FULL YEAR OF ITS ACADEMIES PROGRAM Shakopee high school is likely far different than the high school you attended, and not just because the brand-new facility boasts a a health science lab with computerized mannequins to simulate medical scenarios, a classroom modeled after a courtroom, a culinary arts lab, new theater stages and a fully functional branch of Hometown Bank. Starting last year, when students in grades 10 through 12 register

for courses, they are given the choice of participating in one of six academies: Arts and Communication, Business and Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Manufacturing, Health Science, Human Services or Science and Technology. These academies represent innovation in how learning is being delivered.

An additional freshmenonly academy is designed to provide ninth-graders with an introduction to each academy so they can select the one that best suits their interests. The school also has made financial literacy mandatory beginning with the freshman class.

SHAKOPEE ISD 720 The Shakopee School District serves more than 8,000 students.

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD 720 The Shakopee School District serves more than 8,000 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek Townships. The district has five elementary schools for grades kindergarten through fifth, two middle schools for grades 6 through 8 and one high school for grades 9 through 12. The district also offers a variety of early childhood programs from infants to preschool programs for families, along with Stepping Stones Preschool and all-day, every day kindergarten.

In fall 2018, the Academies of Shakopee opens for students in grades 9-12 at Shakopee High School. The Academies of Shakopee are small learning communities of students and teachers who are organized around areas of interest. Students will have the opportunity to connect with others who have similar aspirations and with teachers who can make meaningful connections to their plans for the future.

Shakopee Public Schools District Offices 1200 Shakopee Town Square 952-496-5000 www.shakopee.k12.mn.us Superintendent Mike Redmond mredmond@shakopee.k12. mn.us 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 District Office (1200 Town Square).

Reggie Bowerman, chairperson 952.445.4756 Resigning December 2019 Judi Tomczik, vice chairperson 952.496.2774 December 2022* Angela Tucker, clerk 952.261.6501 December 2020* Joe Aldrich, treasurer 952.594.0120 December 2022* Matt McKeand, director 612-865-8930 December 2020* Kristi Peterson, director 612.207.0071 December 2022* Paul Christiansen, director 952.393.3331 December 2022* *Denotes term expiration date Facilities Shakopee High School 100 17th Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-5152 Shakopee West Middle School 200 10th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-496-5752 Shakopee East Middle School 1137 Marschall Road S., Shakopee 952-496-5702 Eagle Creek Elementary School 6855 Woodward Ave., Shakopee 952-496-5922 Jackson Elementary School 1601 Lusitano St., Shakopee 952-496-5803 Red Oak Elementary School 7700 Old Carriage Court, Shakopee 952-496-5952 Sun Path Elementary School 2250 17th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-496-5892 Sweeney Elementary School 1001 Adams St. S., Shakopee 952-496-5832

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Central Family Center 505 Holmes St. S. 952-496-5029 Tokata Learning Center 1110 Town Square 952-496-5982 District Office 952-496-5000

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Angela Tucker

Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) Grades Pre-K through 8th 2700 17th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-3387 www.sacsschools.org 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 after-school 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 Grades Pre-K through 4th 8600 Horizon Dr. S., Shakopee 952-445-1785 www.bllhschool.org Living Hope Lutheran School continues to meet and excel in the standards established by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association.

It has provided Pre-K 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.

Joe Aldrich

Kristi Peterson

Reggie Bowerman

Judi Tomczik

Matt McKeand

Paul Christiansen

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS SERVICES Shakopee Chamber of Commerce 1801 County Rd 101 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1660 http://www.shakopee.org/the-chamber

Fraternal Order of Eagles

GOLF

Pizza Ranch

Legends Club

AUTOMOTIVE Prior Lake Auto Collision

Pullman Club

Profinishers Auto Body 16117 Main Ave SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.4400 www.profinishers.com

Southcross Auto Service 3910 Egan Dr Savage, MN 55378 952.894.8116 www.southcrossautomn.com

DENTAL Adelmann Dentistry

14247 O’Connell Ct. #100 Savage, MN 55378 952.226.3560 http://www.adelmanndds.com/

Dr Carlson & Belland Family Dentistry 4667 Dakota St SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.6054 https://drcarlsonpriorlake.com/

DINING

6867 Boudin St NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.204.1240 https://www.tsbf.com/

220 W. Second Ave Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-4602

1266 Vierling Dr Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-2122 https://pizzaranch.com

16111 Main Ave SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.4259 www.priorlakecollision.com

State Bank of Faribault

124 1st Ave W. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1938 https://pullmanclub.com

Shakopee VFW

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Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.226.4777 www.legendsgc.com

HEALTH BrightStar Care

7460 South Park Drive Savage, MN 55378 612.428.0224 www.brightstarcare.com/scott-carver-counties

HOME SERVICES

Turtle’s Bar & Grill

Anchor Iron

VFW Club Prior Lake Post #6208

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132 1st Ave E Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-9668 www.turtlesbarandgrill.com 16306 Main Ave SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.226.6208 https://vfwpost6208.com/

ENTERTAINMENT Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 W 78th St Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 934-1525 https://www.chanhassendt.com

Hocokata Ti

12358 Boone Ave S Savage, MN 55378 952.445.3030 http://anchoriron.com/ 4087 Co Rd 79 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-5683 www.drapesbyjanice.com

Link Lumber

1440 W Third Ave Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3240 www.linklumber.com

Mediacom

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3950 Green Heights Trail SW Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.226.5253 http://www.charliesonprior.com/

2300 Tiwahe Cir Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 233-9151 Shakopee Public Utilities https://shakopeedakota.org/culture/hocokatati/ 255 Sarazin St Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1988 FINANCIAL www.spucweb.com

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

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Charlie’s on Prior

6880 Boudin St, Suite 185 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.226.2253 www.eileenscookies.com

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16154 Main Ave SE, #110B Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.8800 www.edwardjones.com/scott-pierce

Re-Claim Studios

190 Market St S Shakopee, MN 55379 952-229-4526 www.reclaimstudios.com

PERSONAL SERVICES Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute ResolutionServices, PLLC 16186 Main Ave SE, #200 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.226.1220 www.langhorstlaw.com

Saks Salon

265 1st Ave E Shakopee, MN 55379 952-746-2525

REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway

14033 Commerce Ave Savage, MN 55378 952.233.1000 http://www.bhhsnorthproperties.com/

CBB - Team Solutions

7447 Egan Dr Savage, MN 55378 (612) 386-7067 https://teamsolutions.info/

RECREATION Premiere Dance Academy

4616 Colorado St SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.5788 www.premieredanceacademy.com

Chaska Community Center

1661 Park Ridge Dr Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-5633 http://www.chaskacommunitycenter.com

RENTAL Prior Lake Rental Center 15233 Hwy 13 S Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.7000 www.priorlakerentals.com

RETAIL Mazopiya

2571 Credit Union Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 233-9140 www.mazopiya.com

Thoroughbred Carpet and Floors 8745 W Highway 101 Savage, MN 55378 952.445.9140 www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

Village Liquor

16731 Highway 13 S Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.8830 http://www.priorlakeliquor.com/

Winslow Monument

1428 Valley View Road Chaska, MN 55318 952-368-7575 www.wmsmonuments.com

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Code Ninjas

1667 17th Ave. ESuite 107 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-222-0553 www.codeninjas.com/locations/mn-shakopee

JCI Shakopee

121 Lewis St. S. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-403-6758 www.shakopeejaycees.com

Palmer Bus

816210 730 3rd Ave W Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1166 http://palmerbusservice.com/shakopee/

St John the Baptist Catholic School & Preschool

12508 Lynn Avenue Savage, MN 55378 952.890.6604 http://www.stjohns-savage.org/school-home/

St Michael Catholic School 16280 Duluth Ave SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.2124 https://saintmpl.org

St. Gertrude’s Health Center 1850 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-4400 www.stgertrudesshakopee.org

TRAVEL Shakopee Travel Leaders 16731 Hwy 13, #108a Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.445.6463 www.shakopeetravel.com

Brambillas Inc

550 Valley Park Dr Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2611 www.brambillasinc.com

WORSHIP St Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Ave SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.2491 https://www.stmichael-pl.org

Friendship Church

17741 Fairlawn Ave Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.8282 https://friendshipmn.org/

St Paul Lutheran

5634 Luther Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.2117 www.stpaulspriorlake.org

St John the Baptist Catholic Church

4625 West 125th Street Savage, MN 55378 952.890.9465 http://www.stjohns-savage.org/church-home/

Hosanna! Lutheran Church

SENIOR LIVING

1690 Vierling Dr. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952.435.3332 https://www.hosannalc.org/campuslocation/?campus=hosanna-shakopee

Friendship Manor

Parish of Saints Joachim & Anne

1340 Third Ave W Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-4155 www.friendshipmanorhealthcarecenter.com

2700 17th Ave E. (office & SACS) Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1319 www.ssjacs.org and www.sacsschools.org

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Palmer Bus Service

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St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center 33 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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Wampach’s Restaurant

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JCI Shakopee aims to contribute to the advancement of the global community by providing the opportunity for young people to develop the entrepreneurship, social responsibility, leadership skills, and fellowship necessary to create positive change. Members ages 18-40 grow through programs and services within the local community.

• Millwork-Crown, Casing and Base available in different Wood Species • Custom Cabinet Shop • Andersen Windows • Retail Lumber Yard for all your Building Materials Open - Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1440 W. 3rd Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379 Call - 952-445-3240 www.LinkLumber.com

“The Best” Flooring Prices on CARPET • LUXURY VINYL • WOOD • LAMINATE

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

WHY WE VOLUNTEER

• Adopt a Highway

• Help the environment

• Kids Holiday Festivals

• Help those less fortunate

• Taste of Shakopee

• Make a difference in the lives of others

• Fun Fundraising Events

• Give something back to the community

• Personal Growth Events

• Gain confidence and self-esteem

• Career Growth Experiences

• Gain new skills & knowledge

• Resume & Interviewing Skills

• Gain experience

• Partnerships with Community groups

• Meet new people

• Membership Socials

• TO HAVE FUN!

WE ARE ABOUT MAKING CHANGE

Join us the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month at 7PM 121 Lewis St S • Shakopee, MN www.jcishakopee.org • www.facebook.com/jcishakopee/

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FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 30 YEARS! 8745 West Highway 101 Savage, MN 55378 Monday-Thursday 9-8 Friday 9-5 Saturday 10-4

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New to the city? Pick up a Welcome Brochure at city hall.

COMMUNITY PRIDE SINCE 1857

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The City of Shakopee provides high-quality services for a growing community.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY? City of Shakopee | 485 Gorman St., Shakopee MN 55379 | 952-233-9300 | www.ShakopeeMN.gov

Recreation for all ages! with Shakopee Parks and Recreation

Community Center | Ice Arena | Parks & Trails | Recreation Programs 1255 Fuller St. S., Shakopee | 952-233-9500 www.ShakopeeMN.gov/parksandrecreation