During the week of Sept. 7, several bug-related adventures are available for families to participate in, and there’s also a chance to take a walk in the park and to check out some recycled art.

By Ruth Anne Maddox

Staff Writer

Amazing.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has accepted the finalist recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Selection for a 1st Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Scott County.

The finalists are Mark E. Greene, Caroline H. Lennon and Charles J. Noel.

The Sand Point Beach boat launch in Prior Lake will close sometime after Labor Day until November to upgrade the approach road and ramp area.

The exact closure date will be posted at the lake access as the date gets closer.

September -- which starts Monday -- is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Shakopee Library wants to make sure that your family has the smartest card of all – a library card.

Just click "Multimedia" at the top of this page, then "Recent Videos."

By Shannon Fiecke, Staff Writer

After three hard-fought attempts to get on the Scott County
Board, Tom Wolf is still determined.

In fact, this time, he says with confidence, he will win.

By Shannon Fiecke, Staff Writer

Tony Albright has worked with spreadsheets for years and now
he’d like to bring that experience to the County Board.

Albright decided to run for county commissioner in District 2
when Bob Vogel opted against seeking a third term.

Albright said he believes in civic responsibility and thought
now was a good time to step up to put action to his beliefs and use his
professional experience to help Scott County.

Boys and their families interested in joining Cub Scouts should attend registration night Monday, Sept. 15 at the Shakopee Community Youth Building (log cabin) on Adams Street in Lions Park.

Tom Wolf is a candidate in Scott County Commissioner District 2.
The primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 9. Here's what he has to say: