19,000 -person amphitheater proposed for Canterbury Park grounds
Canterbury Park is partnering up with Minneapolis-based Swervo Development Corporation to propose a 19,000-person outdoor concert venue in Shakopee.
Help local nonprofit wrap families in need in warmth
Have any new or gently used blankets? Drop them off at any of four locations across the metro from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. A local nonprofit will use them to help keep families in need warm.
Resettling in Minnesota: Shakopee woman, nonprofit help 250 Afghan refugees
A Shakopee woman and a local humanitarian organization have partnered to set up homes for 250 Afghan refugees.
Shakopee school leaders extend Thanksgiving break due to COVID-19 spike
As school districts in Minnesota see a rise in COVID-19 cases, Shakopee Public Schools announced on Thursday that it is extending its Thanksgiving break.
Shakopee schools superintendent announces extended break due to COVID-19
The superintendent of Shakopee Pubic Schools, Mike Redmond, announced Thursday that classes are cancelled for Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23, extending Thanksgiving break due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mdewakanton Sioux cultural center reopens in Shakopee
All month long, the history and culture of Native Americans across the country will be celebrated. And for one local indigenous community, Native American Heritage Month is also an opportunity to learn.
Man who allegedly beheaded girlfriend in Shakopee indicted for 1st-degree murder
A man accused of beheading his girlfriend and dumping her body on a busy street in Shakopee in July has been indicted for first-degree murder.
SEC: Shakopee couple ran $18M Ponzi scheme to fund horse racing
A Shakopee couple is facing civil litigation for allegedly running a multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme, according to a complaint filed in federal court.
SEC: Shakopee couple ran $18M Ponzi scheme to fund horse racing
A Shakopee couple is under investigation after allegedly running a multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme, according to a civil complaint filed in federal court.
Shakopee murder charges: Man beheaded girlfriend, dumped body in intersection
A man was charged with murder Friday for allegedly beheading his girlfriend and dumping her body in the street in Shakopee, Minnesota earlier this week.
Search warrant: Woman killed in Shakopee was beheaded, suspect in custody
Police have identified the woman who was reportedly beheaded in Shakopee, Minnesota Wednesday as 55-year-old America Mafalda Thayer. A suspect is in custody in connection with her death.
Search warrant: Woman killed in Shakopee was beheaded, suspect in custody
Police have identified the woman who was reportedly beheaded in Shakopee, Minnesota Wednesday as 55-year-old America Mafalda Thayer. A suspect is in custody in connection with her death.
Police investigate homicide in Shakopee, suspect in custody
A homicide investigation is underway Wednesday afternoon in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Lion statue at Shakopee splash pad vandalized, reward offered
A reward is being offered for anyone who has information on the vandalism of a lion statue at a park in Shakopee, Minnesota over the weekend.
Canterbury Park prepares for return of horse races
The dust of pandemic-driven uncertainty is starting to settle at Canterbury Park.
Shakopee School District facing millions in budget cuts without operating levy
Shakopee Public Schools remains the only Twin Cities metro area school district without an operating levy, which means the district may have to make millions more in budget cuts.
Valleyfair to reopen May 22 with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.
Valleyfair to hire 1,000 ahead of May 22 opening
Valleyfair plans to hire 1,000 new staff members for the 2021 season, the amusement park announced Monday.
'Liquid gold': Seniors, healthcare workers line up for COVID-19 vaccine at Canterbury Park
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are ramping up across the Twin Cities metro area, including at Canterbury Park where the focus was on frontline healthcare workers and seniors.
Shakopee house burns while nurse at work, husband home with COVID-19: How you can help
Minnesota nurse Heather Berndt was working at her area hospital last Tuesday when she took a phone call from her husband, Keith, that changed their lives forever.