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Dayton orders flags at half-staff Tuesday to honor Korean War casualty
by Pat Minelli
In honor and remembrance of Cpl. James Norman Sund, Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday. Sund was born on March 14, 1923 and raised in Highlanding Township, Minn. He went on to serve in the Army as a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division in the Korean W...
DNR to start taking camping reservations Tuesday, including for next July 4
by Pat Minelli
Outdoors enthusiasts who want to camp this week or a year from now – including the 2012 Fourth of July weekend – can once again make reservations at Minnesota state parks, starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Due to the high-call volume the reservation system has been experiencing since the shutdown, the DNR recommends making reservations online at stayatmnparks.com, if possible. For those who p...
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Head for the fair
The annual Scott County Fair opens Wednesday with fun for the whole family. The fair runs July 27-31 in St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan. Here is the schedule of events: WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 9 a.m. – 4-H rabbit show, sheep barn (open class to follow) Noon – All exhibit buildings open 2 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office 3:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11 4 p.m. – Livestock demonstrations 5 p.m. –...
Shockwaves skier injured in accident
A water skier with the Shakopee-Prior Lake Water Ski Association was injured while doing a routine this weekend in Hoyt Lakes, Minn. Jennifer Bushek, 22, of Plymouth was doing a parasailing routing when her tow rope broke, according to WDIO.com . Witnesses estimated Bushek was about 40 feet in the air at the time. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Department said a buckle hit Bushek in the forehead but she did not lose consciousness, WDIO repo...
Fire in New Ulm that killed six ruled accidental
by Pat Minelli
The New Ulm Fire Department today announced the Bohemian Bed and Breakfast fire in New Ulm has been ruled accidental. An investigation by the New Ulm fire and police departments and the Minnesota state fire marshal determined the fire was caused by unattended candles left on the north side of the front porch. Six people were killed in the July 2 fire; four people were able to escape and survived.
Average gas prices in Twin Cities up 5 cents per gallon in past week
by Pat Minelli
Average retail gasoline prices in Twin Cities have risen 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.76 Sunday. That compares to the national average that has increased 2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.69, according to gasoline price website TwinCitiesGasPrices.com. In Shakopee, the lowest gas price found was at the members-only Sam’s Club at $3.69 per gallon. One retailer was selling it for $3.74, while seven others charged $3...
Jess A Runner demolishes track record in Great Lakes Stakes
by Pat Minelli
Jess A Runner, owned by J K Running Horses LLC of Eldorado, Kan., destroyed the track record in the $18,100 Great Lakes Stakes on Sunday at Canterbury Park. Trained by Kenny Laymon, the 5-year-old quarter horse gelding won by three lengths, completed the 440-yard dash in 21.162 seconds and broke the track record by more than one-half second. The previous track record was set by Capone’s Vault in 2004. “We went about training him a bit differe...
Years ago, fair features tug-of-war
by Mathias Baden
Fifty years ago, one of the Scott County Fair's featured events was the tug-of-war. To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the July 21 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to http://jordannews.com/news_topic?tag=lookingback&label;=Looking%20Back .
Man faces felony charges over theft at Catholic school
A 53-year-old man from Savage is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing roofing construction tools from St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Savage on July 10. According to the complaint, police were called to the school at 126th Street and Lynn Avenue just before 2 a.m. When police arrived, an officer saw the defendant, Lonnie Paul Kehren, lying beside a large construction dumpster with a bicycle and large black bag. When K...
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With Loaves and Fishes opening up Monday nights now in Shakopee, Lynn Winick, middle, and other parishioners from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage can volunteer closer to home.
A chance encounter, deeper way to serve
by Shannon Fiecke
From Thursday's Shakopee Valley News He looked like Jesus, only down on his luck. On my way to lunch I passed a man who looked like the sketch in my childhood Bible, only his long brown hair was in a ponytail and he was walking Marschall Road in street clothes in the middle of a workday. The image stuck in my mind and I wondered what his story might be. A few days later I was facing the same man while serving food for Loaves and Fishes ...
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Stars on stage
Children play in costume during the River Valley Theatre Company's summer children's camp this week. (Submitted photo)
Polar Plunge, owned by Shakopee's Casby, wins Genter Stakes by six lengths
by Pat Minelli
Polar Plunge, a 3-year-old Minnesota-bred filly, drew off to win the $35,000 Frances Genter Stakes by six lengths under jockey Dustin Dugas today at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Owned and bred by Camelia Casby of Shakopee and trained by Gary Scherer, Polar Plunge has won all three career starts and has earned $55,488 in purses. “She does everything right,” Dugas said. “I asked her to go and she gave it to me.” The betting favorite, Polar Plu...
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21 months for pizza robbery
by Shannon Fiecke
A 20-year-old Shakopee man who made off with a pizza and $140 from a Domino’s delivery driver is headed to prison in St. Cloud. Allen Mitchell Gardner held-up the pizza delivery driver at knifepoint outside Clifton Townhomes last August. He held a large knife in a leather sheaf and ordered the man to turn over his wallet, counting down from five. Scott County District Court Judge Terrence Conkel sentenced Gardner last month to 21 months in p...
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Hwy. 13 construction resumes Sunday
by Shannon Fiecke
The state government shutdown is over and highway construction crews will soon be back on site in Savage. You can expect the first overnight lane closures to resume at 8 p.m. Sunday as crews begin striping, setting barrier and shifting traffic as necessary to complete their work. Other major traffic changes for the week include: The median turn lanes will be permanently closed at Zinran and Louisiana Avenues, eliminating the left turns from we...
No decision made on proposed sports dome in Savage
by Nancy Huddleston
Even though it seems all the “I’s” have been dotted and the “T’s” crossed, the Savage City Council still has not formally voted on approving a concept for a sports dome at Community Park. When the topic was discussed during a July 11 work session, more questions lingered about the city’s financial liability. That’s because the city will need to sell at least $5 million in economic development authority lease-revenue bonds to build the 80,000-...
Southeastern part of county under weather warning
by Pat Minelli
The National Weather Service has issued a severe-thunderstorm for southeastern Scott County until 10:15 a.m. Quarter-size hail and winds up to 60 mph are possible. Cities in the warning area include Elko.

John Crooks, SPU director
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Preview: Utility hopes to make you jealous of your neighbors
by Shannon Fiecke
Starting this week, Shakopee residents can compare how much electricity they use with their neighbors. Shakopee Public Utilities will be publishing quarterly energy reports, hoping that residents adopt a keeping-up-with-the-Joneses attitude when it comes to energy conservation. “We think it’s something the residents of Shakopee will really like and hopefully embrace so they can save energy and money and make their homes more efficient an...
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Duke (right) guides his mother, Daisy, who is completely blind. The pair is up for adoption through Secondhand Hounds Animal Rescue. (Photo by Lori Carlson)
Blind dog gets by with help from her seeing-eye offspring
by Lori Carlson
From Thursday's print edition of the Shakopee Valley News This is a tale of two very special dogs who are also remarkably normal. Daisy, 10, is completely blind. Duke, her 6-year-old offspring, has become her seeing-eye dog. The two are inseparable. If they get too far apart, Daisy barks and Duke runs to her side. Duke watches out for her and guides her throughout the house and yard - he even taught her how to maneuver through the doggy door...
2011 Canterbury Hall of Fame inductees announced
by Pat Minelli
The Canterbury Park Hall of Fame committee today announced the class of 2011. Honored in an Aug. 6 ceremony will be: thoroughbred breeders Jeff and Deb Hilger of Stillwater, thoroughbred trainer Mac Robertson, quarter-horse trainer Ed Ross Hardy, jockey Derek Bell, and Minnesota-bred thoroughbred Sir Tricky. The inductees join a group of more than 40 people and horses in the Hall of Fame. The Hilgers operate Bleu Valley Farm in May Township ne...
Delays expected today through Tuesday on I-35W between Hwy. 13, I-35E/W split
by Pat Minelli
Motorists will experience delays on both directions of Interstate Highway 35W between Highway 13 and the I-35/I-35E/I-35W split in Burnsville beginning today as crews continue to construct a new MnPASS Express Lane. 8 p.m. today through 8 a.m. Saturday, northbound I-35W motorists will encounter a lane closure. 7 p.m. Saturday, through 10 a.m. Sunday southbound I-35W motorists will encounter a lane closure. 7 p.m. Sunday, northbound I...
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The Prior Lake Mudcats are one win away from earning a state berth.   The Mudcats are s...
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The Eden Prairie American Legion baseball team is returning to the American Legion World Serie...
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Photo roundup
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Barn Quilt project gets off the ground
Photo by Unsie Zuege The Barn Quilts of Carver County art project got a boost from Minnesota Va...
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Ryan, we've seen your Derby Days weather report...
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