Pro Pink, ridden by Derek Bell and trained by Mac Robertson, won the $50,000 Hoist Her Flag Stakes by a nose for owner Joseph Novogratz of Eden Prairie on Saturday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The field of six fillies and mares included four that were shipping in from racetracks throughout the Midwest.

The locally based Pro Pink, sent to post as the second wagering choice at 2-1 odds, broke well from the starting gate and assumed the early lead.

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has cancelled a severe-thunderstorm warning for northeastern Scott County.

By Keighla Schmidt, Correspondent 

Seeing the actual fruits of hard labor is a colorful sight.

That’s exactly what Misty Schutrop of Savage has her eyes focused on now that her idea for a charter school has tangibles.

Aspen Classical Academy, a brand new charter school, now has a location and a director.

 The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross-misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated. 

Well I have a spook in the house. Where he came from I do not know. He may have followed me home from some of the many locations that I have been to. Probably from the Landmark, I have been taking a number of my classes there.

It’s not a major haunting, just enough to let me know he’s there.

A Shakopee man is among four people from Minnesota who will be honored by USA Hockey next week in Colorado Springs.

Gary Gregus will be honored for his contributions to USA Hockey's coaching education programs.

The others from the state include Natalie Darwitz of Eagan, for excellence in international competition; Jack Connolly of Duluth, junior player of the year; Dr. Michael Stuart of Rochester, chief medical officer for USA Hockey.

The Carver County Community Development Agency provides free foreclosure counseling to residents of Scott and Carver Counties. If you or someone you know is at risk of foreclosure, call the Carver County Community Development Agency at (952) 448-7715.

The city of Shakopee is accepting applications for vacancies on the Police Civil Service Commission and the Telecommunications Advisory Commission.

The Police Civil Service Commission administers the Police Department’s civil service personnel policies, conducts civil service examinations, makes recommendations for appointments/promotions and handles disciplinary matters within the police force.

Here is a traffic update for construction of the new Highway 212.

Throughout the Twin Cities, family events are taking place at various Three Rivers parks. First up in June are: