19,000-person amphitheater proposed for Canterbury Park grounds
Canterbury Park is partnering to propose a 19,000-person outdoor concert venue in Shakopee.
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.
Jury trials suspended through Feb. 1 for 7 Minnesota counties
Jury trials are suspended through Feb. 1 in Minnesota’s First Judicial District due to rising COVID-19 cases.
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.
Prior Lake racist video: Police submit investigation to county attorney
The investigation into a racist video targeting a student at Prior Lake High School that made waves on social media last month is now in the hands of the county attorney, police announced on Tuesday.
Nurse charged with manslaughter in death of disabled child
Over the course of a 12-hour shift, prosecutors say the disabled child's ventilator alarm went off 93 times but was reset by David Weatherhead, who was caring for the child.
Vikings surprise Prior Lake student targeted in racist video with Super Bowl tickets
The Minnesota Vikings had a special surprise at Thursday's game for Nya Sigin, the 14-year-old student who was targeted in a racist video made by Prior Lake students.
Prior Lake HS 2nd racist video: 'Swift' action taken by school
Police in Savage say they have been made aware of a second video circulating on social media that appears to show another Prior Lake High School student make racist comments.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage schools switch to distance learning due to COVID surge
Another Twin Cities school district is switching to distance learning as COVID-19 cases surge in the state.
Prior Lake School Board meeting grows heated following student's racist video
The Prior Lake School Board meeting grew heated Monday night in the wake of racist videos posted by a student.
Prior Lake racist video: School board members walk out of meeting as activists demand action
As the criminal investigation into a racist video made by a now former Prior Lake student continues, school board members abruptly ended a meeting on Monday as activists interrupted proceedings and demanded action.
Prior Lake racist video: School board meeting interrupted by activists
A school board meeting on Monday, November 22 was interrupted by activists raising concerns over a racist video made by a now-former student targeting freshman Nya Sigin. One man demanded to be heard as school board members moved to end public comment for the meeting. Board members instead called for a recess then ended its live stream broadcast of the meeting. Before the swift end, several members of the public spoke out about the video and other racial issues within the district.
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.
Support for Prior Lake teen Nya Sigin targeted in racist video
Hundreds of students and community members showed up at Prior Lake High School on Thursday to support the teen girl who was targeted by a racist video made by a classmate.
Racist video made by Prior Lake high school student sparks protest, investigation
Hundreds showed their support outside Prior Lake High School Thursday afternoon for freshman Nya Sigin, who was the target of a racist video made by a classmate.
Army veteran couple honored with new home on Veterans Day
Two veterans were honored Thursday with keys to a brand new mortgage-free home.
Veteran couple honored with new home on Veterans Day
Two veterans were honored today with keys to a brand new mortgage-free home.
'At a loss of words': Prior Lake high school student targeted in racist video speaks out
A community in the south metro is on edge this week because of a viral video showing a student at Prior Lake High School using the "N-word" to harass a Black student.