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State Historical Society, museums to open Saturday if shutdown ends
The Minnesota Historical Society, its museums, historic sites and library will reopen to the public on Saturday following the state of Minnesota government shutdown. All programs scheduled beginning Saturday will resume as initially planned. Hours of operation and special programs are outlined at www.mnhs.org. This reopening schedule is contingent upon the passage of a budget bill by the legislature and signing by the governor.
Flexibility needed by everyone on impasse
By Sen. Claire Robling Guest commentary I worked hard to try to reach a compromise and prevent a state government shutdown, and I am disappointed that it happened and apologetic to everyone who is adversely affected. I absolutely did not want a government shutdown because I believe it is bad for our fragile Minnesota economy, not to mention the direct impact it has on state employees and those who have contracts with the state or depend upo...
County offers free well-water testing
Scott County, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), will hold a free nitrate water-testing clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 30. The clinic will give Scott County homeowners the chance to have their well-water tested for nitrate contamination at no charge. The clinic will take place at the county Highway Garage at 600 Country Trail E., next door to the county hazardous water facility. It is located on Hi...
Letters form July 14
Political posturing by GOP, governor The government shutdown is political posturing of the two-party system. The shutdown will affect Minnesotans. That is wrong! I believe the shutdown is nothing but games by Gov. Dayton and the GOP to see who can hold out from compromise. It will be interesting to see how long the two parties can be childish at the expense of Minnesotans. Josh Ondich Prior Lake Unwise tax policies hurting the stat...
Editorial: Canterbury gets a raw deal during shutdown
From the July 14 Shakopee Valley News As frustrating as the state government shutdown is for everyone, the effects perhaps hit hardest with a publicly owned business right here in Shakopee. Canterbury Park and its Card Casino were forced to close because state oversight of their operations was suspended with the July 1 shutdown. If logic were applied to the situation, horse racing would be allowed to continue. Because it has not, some 1,100 ...
It was so muggy Monday, the camera couldn t get a clear shot of these Union Pacific Railroad laborers replacing wooden ties downtown.
It was so muggy Monday, the camera couldn't get a clear shot of these Union Pacific Railroad laborers replacing wooden ties downtown.
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Record power usage set Monday
by Shannon Fiecke
You knew it was hot Monday. So did Shakopee Public Utilities. The public utility set a record yesterday, with demand for 94 megawatts of power. (The previous record was 92 megawatts in July 2006.) This was even with the city kicking in its Smart Switch program Monday, which reduces demand on the power distribution system by periodically turning off air-conditioners. More than 3,000 homes (20 percent) are enrolled. Between the hours of 4 an...
Obituary for Jeannette Guarrine
Jeannette Guarrine, 81, of Shakopee, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Friendship Manor Health Center, Shakopee. She was born in Chicago, IL, March 15, 1930 to John and Molly (Miller) Guarrine. Jeannette was a retired employee of Honeywell where she had worked for many years in production. She is survived by many friends and was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Shakopee, Thursday, July 21 after 9:30 a....
Dayton calls special session
by Kristin Holtz
Minnesota lawmakers will convene at 3 p.m. Tuesday to pass final budget bills. Gov. Mark Dayton called the special session during a press conference Tuesday morning. He had been meeting with Republican leaders for several days to hash out budget details. The state has been shuttered since July 1 after the GOP-controlled legislature and Democratic governor were not able to agree on a two-year budget. The shutdown has put 22,000 state workers...
Hot, hot, hot - How do you beat the heat?
by Kristin Holtz
Fans? Sprinklers? Glasses of lemonade? Send us your photos of how you're beating the heat to [email protected]. We'll post them here in a photo slideshow.
Kermes hired as interim head of educational co-op
by Kristin Holtz
The Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (CSEC) in Chaska will have a familiar face taking over as executive director. Darren Kermes, director of special education for the cooperative, was hired as interim director to replace retiring executive director Randy Zitterkopf. Kermes, 45, of Lakeville, is also the executive director of the Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC) in Jordan. “I’ve very excited to continue to wor...
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Hot weather and flooding?
by Shannon Fiecke
Scott County Emergency Management Director Chris Weldon took this photo of County Road 6 near Belle Plaine, which closed Friday due to flooding. (See more at our Facebook site). Scott County Public Works expects the road to re-open in one to two days. Belle Plaine Township officials also closed Oakcrest Trail from Stoppleman Boulevard to the Belle Plaine city limits on Friday due to a road washout.
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Antique tractor show coming soon
by Shannon Fiecke
The Credit River Antique Tractor Club will host a free tractor show, to include antique tractor and equipment displays, alpacas, a daily tractor parade, a blacksmith, rope making, crafts, a flea market, a swap meet and food vendors. The free show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 29 to 31 at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, 400 W. 260th St., New Prague. For more information, visit www.crtractors.com.
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Ready to Rock
by Lori Carlson
Isabelle Leppala, 7, of Shakopee crafts her own guitar at Lil’ Louie’s Music Camp, part of the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival in Prior Lake on Saturday. Isabelle was at the festival with her mom and 3-year-old sister, Talulla.
Obituary for Gloria (Drees) Walpole
Gloria Walpole of Fairport, NY passed away Friday, July 15, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, LCDR John P. Walpole (USNR-RET) and sons, James and John. Gloria is loved and will be dearly missed by her surviving children, Michael (Sandra) Walpole, Pamela Walpole, Mary (Jon) Kuntz, Jill (Gerard) Edd and Suzanne (Peter) Trombley; grandchildren, Renee (Chris), Shauna, Alexandra, Victoria, Thomas, Jacqueli...
UPDATE: West-, eastbound I-94 lanes closed due to pavement buckling
by Pat Minelli
The left two lanes of westbound Interstate Highway 94 at Lowry Avenue and the left two lanes of eastbound I-94 at 49th Avenue in Minneapolis are closed due to pavement buckling from today’s high temperatures and humidity, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. MnDOT crews are on location, assessing the severity of the pavement failures. There is no estimate at this time for how long the closures will remain in effect. Motorists s...
Two lanes of northbound I-94 at Lowry Avenue closed due to pavement buckling
by Pat Minelli
The left two lanes of northbound Interstate Highway 94 at Lowry Avenue in Minneapolis are closed due to pavement buckling from today’s high temperatures and humidity, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. MnDOT crews are site, assessing the severity of the pavement failures. There is no estimate at this time for how long the closures will remain in effect. Motorists should avoid these areas if possible. Due to minimal staffing d...
Media celebrities take the wheel of stock cars July 31 for Courage Center
by Pat Minelli
A celebrity “Race for Courage” will be held Sunday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Raceway Park in Shakopee. Local media celebrities will race against one another in stock cars in an effort to build awareness for “Cars for Courage,” Courage Center’s vehicle donation program. Some of the personalities scheduled to participate include Susie Jones, WCCO Radio; Teri Knight, Garden Bite; John Lauritsen, WCCO-TV; Chris Long, KSTP-TV; Lois Mae, LOVE 105; J...
Dayton orders flags at half-staff today in honor of Woodbury Marine
by Pat Minelli
In honor Sgt. Williams McConnell of Woodbury, Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings from sunrise until sunset today. McConnell died as an active-duty Marine on July 6. McConnell served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan performing explosive ordinance disposal, and was recently accepted into the Marine Corps Special Operations...
Twin Cities gas prices drop 8.4 cents per gallon in past week
by Pat Minelli
Average retail gasoline prices in Twin Cities have fallen 8.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.72 a gallon Sunday. That compares to the national average that has increased 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67, according to gasoline price website TwinCitiesGasPrices.com. In Shakopee Sunday, two retailers were selling gas for $3.73, and eight others for $3.74. Including the change in gas prices in Twin Cities during the...
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Obituary for Betty Lou Hovanetz
Gracing this world on June 22, 1928 in Minneapolis, Betty was the daughter of Andrew and Louise (Kramer) Nelson. Being the oldest of eight children, Betty was a motherly figure to her brothers and sisters. At the age of 13, she had her first job at the local bakery in Minneapolis. On Oct. 14, 1944 Betty married John Hovanetz. Her life was fulfilled, when she was blessed with two children, Barbara and John. Sitting on the sideline, Betty chee...
Chef Marianne Miller's Grilled Chicken Breasts with Orange Chipotle
Chef Marianne Miller of Saga Hill Cooking School is featured in the August edition of Savvy.mn Ma...
Baby Got Blood
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Brewers hit first rough patch of season
For the first time all season, things aren't going the Jordan Brewers' way. The Brewers ha...
Post No. 2 finishes strong
It's playoff time. The Shakopee American Legion team enters the Third District playoffs on...
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New, improved parking
Photo by Unsie Zuege Hey, you know it's a small town when the big news is that the parking lot...
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