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Murphy-Hanrehan hosts annual bike sprint
by Kristin Holtz
Think you’re fast on a mountain bike? Then compete in the Murphy Mountain Bike Sprint Series from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17 at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage. Mountain bike one of the most challenging single track courses in the Twin Cities area. The event is a series of four 10-mile time trials featuring time trial format, awards and door prizes each week. Race-day registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Hel...
Obituary for Loretta Dellwo
Gracing this world on Aug. 8, 1931 in Spring Lake Township in Minnesota, Loretta was the daughter of Henry and Frieda (Jentsch) Schumann. Loretta and Elmer “Babe” Dellwo, exchanged wedding vows June 3, 1950 in Henderson, MN. For over 25 years, Loretta proudly worked for Anchor Glass in Shakopee, gaining many lifelongs friends along the way. In 1982, a lifelong dream of Loretta and Babe’s came true when they built a log house south of Shakop...
Funeral service for Loretta Dellwo
Loretta Dellwo, 79 years young, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully mid morning of Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings, MN. The Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, July 13 at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m., all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee. Arrangements made by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee Chapel www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
Show off your tractor at threshers festival Aug. 5-7
by jordanindependent
The Scott Carver Threshers Festival will include a Model T Shop, vintage farm equipment including cars and trucks, mule team wagon rides, vintage baseball with 1860s rules, pedal tractor pull, live music and entertainment, machinery demonstrations, country store, food and refreshments. Time: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 Cost: $8 for admission and collectible button, children 12 and younger free Loca...
Obituary for Marvin Hertaus
Marvin Hertaus, 81, of Shakopee, formerly of Burnsville, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at St. Gertrude's Care Facility in Shakopee. Marvin was born in New Prague, Feb. 2, 1930 to Frank and Mary (Chlan) Hertaus. He married Bettie (Wondra) Nov. 18, 1950, in Lexington, MN. Marvin had been employed by Montgomery Ward as a district merchandise manager for 31 years. He retired at age 57 to pursue his love of golf and enjoy time with the love of his ...
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Slideshow: Relay for Life 2011
by Kristin Holtz
Hundreds gathered to support cancer survivors and remember those who lost their life to the disease at the 14th annual Scott County Relay for Life Friday in Shakopee. Teams raised more than $155,000 for cancer research and will continue to raise money through the end of August. The event also drew in hundreds of people to enroll in the Cancer Prevention Study-3. It hits enrollment goal of 264 participants. Buy prints of your favorite photos...
Rod Thompson to become schools chief tonight
by Kristin Holtz
The Shakopee School Board is expected to approve a contract with Rod Thompson as the district's next superintendent during tonight's board meeting. Chairman Steve Schneider will present the board with a contract with Thompson, who was chosen two weeks ago as Shakopee's new superintendent. The contract is anticipated to be much higher than retired superintendent Jon McBroom's $145,000 annual salary since area superintendents make up to $189,0...
Twin Cities gas prices spike up 25.5 cents per gallon in week
by Pat Minelli
Average retail gasoline prices in Twin Cities have risen 25.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.82 Sunday. That compares to the national average that has increased 6.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.63, according to gasoline price website TwinCitiesGasPrices.com. In Shakopee Sunday, the members-only Sam’s Club was selling gas for $3.67, while eight retail outlets sold it for $3.79. Two other retailers were selling gas f...
Severe-thunderstorm warning
Scott County is under severe-thunderstorm warning. Jordan and Marystown are included.
Severe thunderstorms moving into county
by Pat Minelli
Thunderstorms are moving into Scott County, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service was tracking severe thunderstorms approaching Jordan and Belle Plaine.
Shakopee under severe-thunderstorm watch until 2 a.m.
by Pat Minelli
Shakopee is included in a severe-thunderstorm watch in effect until 2 a.m. The watch encompasses 37 counties including Scott, according to the National Weather Service office.
'Back to the Farm Night' is planned at Raceway Park on July 17
by Pat Minelli
When the auto racing oval now known as Raceway Park in Shakopee was built in 1958, it was laid out right next to a barn, farmhouse and milking shed and surrounded by fields of soybeans, green beans and other crops. Today, those buildings remain, serving as a “country courtyard” filled with lots of shade, green grass and picnic tables, all located behind the grandstands. So when the idea of a program to celebrate the accomplishments of local fa...
Carolyn Frey of Lonsdale, center in wheelchair, is a breast cancer survivor. Seated next to her is Harry Pass of Shakopee, a prostate cancer survivor.
Carolyn Frey of Lonsdale, center in wheelchair, is a breast cancer survivor. Seated next to her is Harry Pass of Shakopee, a prostate cancer survivor.
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Celebrating survival
by Kristin Holtz
Breast cancer survivor Carolyn Frey of Lonsdale, center in wheelchair, waves to the crowd of supporters at the Scott County Relay for Life Friday. After a walk around Vaughan Field track, the survivors posed for a group photos. Check back to shakopeenews.com Monday for more photos from the 14th annual event.
Local legislators continue to receive pay during state shutdown
Three area state legislators are among 52 of the 66 members of the Senate and 87 of the 135 members of the House who continue to receive paychecks during the state government shutdown, according to a report in the Star Tribune. After Gov. Mark Dayton announced that he would not accept pay during the state government shutdown, 14 senators and 48 representatives followed suit. Senators still being paid include Claire Robling, R-Jordan. Represent...
Scott among counties in state of emergency declaration due to July 1 storm
by Pat Minelli
Gov. Mark Dayton today issued an emergency executive order declaring a state of emergency in Minnesota following the severe weather that caused extensive damage starting in southwest Minnesota and moving northeast on July 1. Scott County is included. Affected areas include the counties of Anoka, Brown, Isanti, Kanabec, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Pine, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Stearns, Wright and Yellow Medicine. Under the order, the ...
Court ruling shuts down Jordan crematory
A court order means that a controversial Jordan crematory no longer has the legal authority to operate. In what could be seen as a victory for the Jordan Community Action Group – which has campaigned against a local funeral home’s crematory – Scott County District Court Judge Diane Hanson ordered that the newly opened Reflections Crematory’s city-issued conditional-use permit be declared null and void. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home’s owner, Ma...
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Movie in the Park tonight at Huber
by Kristin Holtz
Catch a showing of "How to Train Your Dragon" on the giant inflatable screen tonight at Huber Park. Shakopee Parks and Recreation will show the movie at dusk as part of its summer Huber Performance series. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a seat. Rain site is the Shakopee Community Center.
Annual AirExpo is next weekend in Eden Prairie
The Wings of the North, a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 to preserve and present aviation history, will be presenting the 11th AirExpo at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17. The AirExpo will feature appearances by aviation heroes, aircraft and opportunities to ride in a few of the planes. According to the Wings of the North website, with each year AirExpo, attendance has at least doubled. The aircraft...
Air-pollution alert for today issued by MPCA
by Pat Minelli
An air-pollution alert for the Twin Cities metropolitan area has been issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency today and is in effect through midnight. The warning was posted due to high levels of ozone, which typically occurs when it is hot and sunny with little wind. The warning advises people with respiratory conditions, the elderly and children to use caution and curtail outside activities.
Two major highway projects on hold due to shutdown
Two major highway projects in the area have been on hiatus since the July 1 state shutdown. Construction of the Highway 13/County Road 101 intersection improvement project in Savage and the Highway 169/Interstate Highway 494 interchange reconstruction project in Eden Prairie have been halted. The completion target for the I-494/Highway 169 project — end of 2012 — on the $125 million project could be threatened if the shutdown drags on. The I-4...
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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« Kristin_Holtz wrote on Thursday, Jul 21 at 01:26 PM »
Glad to hear the orchard is reopening. I love t...
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