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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.