A couple people have asked me what's being built by Home Depot in the Southbridge area. No, it's not a new building.

Crews are constructing a right-in, right-out turn lane onto County Road 18. This is something the developer (and city) were seeking to spur business development in that area.

Developer Steve Soltau had said he couldn't get businesses to come in without that access. The county finally agreed to allow the connection when negotiating with the city about the Co. Rd. 21 extention project. The work is being financed by Soltau's company.

I love the smell of off-season trades.

The Twins need to get over the hump - you know, win a couple playoff games. And they need to do it in the off season.

Going into October, most will agree signing Joe Mauer to a multi-year deal is the team's top priority. It has to get done. Fixing their weak spots comes to No. 2.

South Metro Chorale 2009-2010 Concert Season

"The Sounds of Christmas"
"Cabaret"
Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise"

For details please see attached brochure or visit www.southmetrochorale.org

Cub Scouts Pack 619 in Shakopee was mentioned In Scouting Magazine, the pack is mentioned for its collection of canned goods. Cubmaster Rob Crowe is quoted.

Dave Crowley of Shakopee, a big Packers fan, is quoted in Jim Klobuchar's MinnPost column about Favre's performance Sunday at Lambeau Field. Read more here.

Wondering what people are saying about Sunday's Shakopee mayor and City Council forum at Marcus Theaters?

Here's some comments we found on Twitter:

johnlaeger Tonight's Shakopee Mayor/City Council Debate http://bit.ly/2hNZyW

patlaeger Just listened to a Shakopee mayoral/city council debate. It was interesting... I thought it would be boring, but I was intrigued... Yeah...

bjohnson_mn Interesting mix of introductions at the #Shakopee mayor and city council forum. #scottcountygop

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I don’t think I have been touched so hard by a location before. This is a horrible tragic story that must be told. The story you are about to read is a true story. In order to understand what had happened during our investigation you must know the history of the location.

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The History

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point deficit last night to win its season opener on a last-second basket by Damien Wilkins.

The few fans that stuck around the Target Center until the fourth quarter went crazy.

My sister and I were in the quarter-filled arena watching the Wolves use defense and timely shooting to come back against the New Jersey Nets who had dominated much of the evening.

I hope that’s not the highlight of the year.

The Spirits of Waseca

I thought I saw the sun last weekend, but perhaps I was mistaken.

It's been a long time since we've scraped together a good run of nice weather. If you had a chance to get outdoors on Saturday or Sunday, I hope you enjoyed it. I went to the Como Zoo to see the animals in their tiny cages. Kind of makes me sad.

But it wasn't as sad as the Mall of America where we stopped for dinner. That place was a mad house. All those people inside shopping on one of the nice fall days we've had this month.

WWW.minnesotacprtraining.com is a web site that many people have gone to from Shakopee looking for CPR training! American CPR & Safety, Inc. has been trying to find somewhere in the Shakopee. I would like to know if Shakopee residents are interested in public training at a site in the Shakopee area? I have been trying to find somewhere that can house a CPR training event! Does anyone have any ideas? Please post to this and I can get an idea from you all!
Thanks much!! Stay safe and happy