Shakopee School District facing millions in budget cuts without operating levy
Shakopee Public Schools remains the only Twin Cities metro area school district without an operating levy, which means the district may have to make millions more in budget cuts.
Valleyfair to reopen May 22 with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.
Valleyfair to hire 1,000 ahead of May 22 opening
Valleyfair plans to hire 1,000 new staff members for the 2021 season, the amusement park announced Monday.
'Liquid gold': Seniors, healthcare workers line up for COVID-19 vaccine at Canterbury Park
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are ramping up across the Twin Cities metro area, including at Canterbury Park where the focus was on frontline healthcare workers and seniors.
Shakopee house burns while nurse at work, husband home with COVID-19: How you can help
Minnesota nurse Heather Berndt was working at her area hospital last Tuesday when she took a phone call from her husband, Keith, that changed their lives forever.
Dad's giant pumpkin carvings turn heads in Shakopee
A Shakopee dad is the envy of the neighborhood with his giant-sized pumpkin carvings.
Target shooter fires accidental shots near Shakopee sports stadium
Police in Shakopee, Minnesota say someone target shooting without the proper precautions fired accidental shots near a sports stadium Monday night while high school baseball players were practicing on the field.
Over 200 Allina health care workers go on strike in Twin Cities
More than 200 Allina health care workers at hospitals in the Twin Cities went on strike Monday morning.
Allina health care workers to strike at Minneapolis, Shakopee hospitals next week
More than 200 health care workers employed by Allina Health are set to strike for two days next week after their initially planned strike in early September was postponed after Allina management threatened legal action regarding any picketing during the strike.
Woodbury, Shakopee ranked among best places to live in US
Two Minnesota cities were recently named among the best places to live in America.
Minnesota Town Ball wraps up shortened 2020 season with weekend tournament
As Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end to summer, a summer stable is also coming to end for the year.
Movie theaters reopen doors while adding safety measures designed to keep customers safe during pandemic
On Friday, Marcus Theatres reopened its Southbridge Crossing Cinema in Shakopee, joining several theaters across the metro welcoming back moviegoers after the industry was shuttered for months because of COVID-19.
Valleyfair to remain closed for the rest of the year due to pandemic
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Valleyfair will remain closed for the rest of the year, according to an update released Tuesday.
14 Minnesota bars and restaurants receive warnings for violating state’s COVID-19 safety guidelines
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety sent warnings to 14 Minnesota bars and restaurants for violating the state’s COVID-19 safety requirements.
Amazon workers call on officials to take action about Shakopee warehouse health conditions
Several workers at Amazon’s Shakopee warehouse are calling on elected officials to take action after it was revealed that more than 80 employees at the site have tested positive for COVID-19.
'Someone just shot grandpa': Man charged with second-degree murder in Shakopee shooting
A 23-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly went into a Shakopee, Minnesota home and fatally shot a 65-year-old unprovoked.
And they're off! Canterbury Park returns to racing with limited crowd, walk-up wagering
Canterbury Park returned to racing Wednesday to begin its shortened, 52-day race season.
Owners say dog ejected from car in Shakopee crash 'OK by some miracle'
A Goldendoodle is recovering after he was ejected from a car during a crash Monday in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Goldendoodle found after going missing in crash on Hwy 169 in Shakopee, Minnesota
Update (10:51 a.m. Tuesday): Shakopee police say the Goldendoodle was found.
1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting at home in Shakopee, Minnesota Monday night
Police in Shakopee, Minnesota have arrested one person in connection to a deadly shooting at a home Monday night.