It's best to stay close to home tonight.

The National Weather Service says snow and blowing snow, which could accumulate to 3 inches or more, will make driving dangerous tonight.

There will be treacherous road conditions as temperatures drop into the 20s and slush begins to freeze.

The first time we stopped, we thought we'd just 'try' it. It was something new and hopefully wasn't anything like the previous restaturant at that location. However, it didn't take long to realize we were 'sold.' The food is always fresh and cooked to order.

The Shakopee Soccer Association is now accepting registrations for the Spring/Summer 2007 traveling season.

This is a competitive league designed to teach individual and team skills and competitive play. Games are held on weeknights – Monday through Thursday – usually two games per week from May to mid-July.

Traxler’s Hunting Preserve in Le Center will again be the site for the Aim High for Girl Scouts Continental Shoot on Saturday, Jan.

The Shakopee Sabers lost to a tough Irondale team 5-1 in the championship of the girls' hockey Schwan Cup White Division Friday afternoon at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.

The Sabers fell behind 3-0 in the first period, and trailed 4-0 after two periods. The Sabers and Irondale tradded goals in the third period for the final margin.

The Shakopee boys hockey program has scheduled its 2006 alumni game for Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Come watch your favorite past player as any current Shakopee hockey youth player wearing his or her jersey will be admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult.

By Deb Pint

Correspondent

The warming houses are clean and workers ready to go. However, what looked like a good season for outdoor ice skating earlier in December hasn’t materialized for the residents of Shakopee.

The state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed an empty home at 505 Sommerville St. on Thursday.

Shakopee Fire Chief Ed Schwaesdall said a passerby noticed the vacant home was on fire and called authorities at 1:16 a.m.