Month: September 2024

150 Years Ago: From the Oct. 1, 1874 Shakopee Argus

A. Logefeil has purchased a lot north of the Union Depot, and is preparing to erect a hotel thereon.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 28, 1899 Scott County Argus

G. S. Lander has added greatly to the equipment of his extensive hardware store by the purchase of a cash register of the most complicated and useful type. The register cost him $325, yet he is of the opinion that its use will save him more than that in surcease from trouble with books and bookkeeping. He will also increase his cash trade by giving trade checks of a certain percent of each purchase.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 29, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

The coopershop made a slight change as to proprietors this week. The firm Ketterer and Dieken dissolving. Mr. Ketterer is now sole proprietor.

100 Years Ago: From the Oct. 3, 1924 Shakopee Argus

Mrs. H. C. Schroeder had the misfortune to fall and break her left arm last Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday she went to St. John’s hospital and had an x-ray taken. She is under the doctor’s care and the injured member is doing well.

100 Years Ago: From the Oct. 2, 1924 Shakopee Tribune

M. J. Berens & Sons had a new plate glass window put in the front of their store last Saturday to replace the glass broken by the storm a week ago Sunday. The plate glass was put in by the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. of St. Paul.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 29, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Two Petitions in Circulation

Two petitions are reported to have been circulated among Shakopee residents the past week. One it was said calls for the public examination of city records and accounts and the other is said to be an expression of on the question of employing a third policeman.

The audit petition is intended for submitting to the state public examiner; the police matter is expected to be presented to the City Council.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 29, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

PTA Is Told Of School Crowding

Nearly 75 persons who attended the first Parent-Teachers Association of the fall term at the high school Monday evening learned at first hand of the crowded conditions facing the local school children this year.

The large group heard Superintendent Al Wurst describe the measures they have taken to relieve the congestion in the grade rooms including the establishment of an annex in the Presbyterian church basement and the changing of a long, narrow cloakroom into a primary grade.

Mrs. Grace Sweeney, principal of the high school, sketched briefly the conditions in the upper grades. The parents were particularly interested in the report of the state fire marshall condemning the older portion of the building as a “fire trap”…

50 Years Ago: From the Oct. 2, 1974 Shakopee Valley News

Toro to build in Valley Center for Industry, phase II launched

Toro Manufacturing Company will locate their national dye casting operation in Valley Center for Industry, formerly Valley Industrial Park, it was announced Friday.

Making the announcement was Stephen J. Nardi, president of Nardi and Company, a Chicago based industrial real estate firm.

Nardi stated that Toro has purchased a 10 acre site here and that construction of the plant will begin immediately.

A 100,000 square foot warehouse will be built on an additional 10 acre parcel and an option on another 10 acre parcel has been taken by the firm…

25 Years Ago: From the Sept. 30, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

Work on old river bridge to close northbound lane

The northbound outside lane on the Bloomington Ferry Bridge will be closed Monday and Wednesday so work crews can unload beams for construction of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge to replace the old Ferry Bridge. The lane was also closed on Tuesday this week for the project.

The old bridge, over the Minnesota River, was closed nearly every spring from flooding and was replaced by the new structure in October 1995. The old bridge has been used since then for pedestrian and bike traffic in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Demolition of the old bridge began in mid-February and, weather permitting, the new bridge is expected to be completed and open by late fall, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

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150 Years Ago: From the Sept. 24, 1874 Shakopee Argus

On Saturday morning last Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hinds returned home from their Eastern visit. Parties who have business with him will now find him at his office.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 21, 1899 Scott County Argus

Burglars broke into St. Mark’s church last Monday night, but their enterprise went unrewarded. Unable to find anything more valuable, the miscreants cut the gold cloth and tinsel from the banners and made good their escape. The work does not give evidence of the professional burglar, and it is highly probable that some one near home is the guilty one.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 22, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

The depot is receiving a new dob of paint, and is otherwise being repaired.

100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 26, 1924 Shakopee Argus

Mr. Wm. Nieters, who has been mail carrier from post office to depot the past two weeks is now employed at the Central Market in the grocery department.

100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 25, 1924 Shakopee Tribune

The John Weckman family of South of Shakopee moved their furniture and household articles to this city yesterday and have rented the house owned by Frank Hinds of Minneapolis. The house is located on Fourth street and was formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Dahl.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 22, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Church Parlors Now Class Room

To alleviate the crowded condition in the elementary department the public school district has rented the parlors in the basement of the Presbyterian church on E. First street where the sixth grade classes will be conducted.

Supt. Al N. Wurst said the move was authorized by the School Board at a special meeting held Monday night. The board also authorized the employing of two additional grade school teachers on the substitute basis, to further relieve the congestion and difficult teaching problem which has arisen.

Mrs. Veda Carlson has been employed to teach the sixth grade in the Presbyterian church classroom and Mrs. Nellie Wurst will teach the fourth grade which will continue to meet in the school proper.

Effort was being made to have the new system in operation today if possible, or by Monday at the latest, Mr. Wurst said.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 22, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

Men Back On Job At Ries Bottling Works

Workers were back at their jobs at the Jacob Ries Bottling Works last Thursday morning as agreement ending the week old strike was reached by company and union officials late Wednesday.

The work stoppage was primarily over expiration date of the union contract as earlier, prior to the strike, the company and the union had agreed on other details. The expiration date dispute was ironed out and the men went back to work.

Both sides were pleased at the peaceful and quick ending of the strike and expressed satisfaction that settlement was made in complete agreement…

50 Years Ago: From the Sept. 25, 1974 Shakopee Valley News

Board hears optimistic report on new building

The Shakopee School Board heard an optimistic report from junior high building architects at their meeting Monday evening.

Architect Jim Rydeen told board members that they have been able to accelerate their schedule and are looking at a possible Dec. 31, 1975 completion date which he added was “rather optimistic.” There are still many factors which could change this proposed date…

25 Years Ago: From the Sept. 23, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

City looks at more proactive EDA

The Shakopee City Council wants more from the city’s Economic Development Authority. And since the council and the EDA are one in the same, change should fairly easily implemented.

At its Sept. 7 meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to form an EDA advisory committee charged with formulating, discussing and proposing ways to enhance the city’s economic development efforts through various policies and programs. EDA meetings are now held during a recess of City Council meetings. The meetings usually last a few minutes, just long enough for EDA President Debra Amundson to complete the statutorily required agenda items, make sure the EDA’s bills are paid and adjourn back to the City Council…

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150 Years Ago: From the Sept. 17, 1874 Shakopee Argus

A Union Depot is now being built at the junction of the St. P. & S. C. and H. & D. R. R.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 14, 1899 Scott County Argus

The carpenters have been busily at work of late putting in the new shelving and fixtures in the Flaherty & Lies store. Tables, counters and shelving are to be made new and of a uniform pattern, which involves considerable labor, yet the work would have been farther advanced had it not been for the scarcity of suitable lumber. The firm had confidently hoped to be located within its elegant new store by the time of the street fair, but it seems now likely that their removal will be delayed for at least two weeks.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 15, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

Our booming little city had the heir of a metropolis at the head of navigation last Sunday. All day the coarse whistles of the steam-boats could be heard and people in immense crowds standing on the river banks bidding welcome to excursionists as they ascended from the landing.

100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 19, 1924 Shakopee Argus

Gem Theater Changes Hands

L. E. Dawson, who has operated the Gem Theater in our city for a number of years past, has sold his equipment to R. O. Brockway of Minneapolis. The deal was consumated the first of the week and the new owner has taken charge and has assumed all contracts for pictures given by the former manager. This assures the public good pictures for some time to come. The new manager will move his family to Shakopee as soon as a suitable home can be obtained…

100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 18, 1924 Shakopee Tribune

Jack Youts left for St. Paul on Monday after being employed at the Tri-state Telephone and Telegraph Co. office for two weeks. Mr. Youts was substituting for Mr. Roy Miller, who had been enjoying a two weeks’ vacation.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 15, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

New Cable for Street Lights

Replacing of the power cable that serves the city’s downtown street lighting system got under way this week under the direction of Robert Hauts, superintendent of public utilities.

For some months the lights have been giving trouble because of short circuits to the old cables which were breaking down after many years of service.

An air hammer is being employed to open a trench, along the curb lines, into which the new cables are being laid at the foot of the light standards.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 15, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

Beauty Shop Under New Management

Perry’s Beauty Shop which has been closed for the past few days will reopen tomorrow (Friday), under new management, it was announced Monday by Wallace Perry. Marvilla Karpa of Minneapolis will take over the management of the shop. Prior to coming to Shakopee, she had managed her own business in Minneapolis and has had many years experience in the beauty business.

50 Years Ago: From the Sept. 18, 1974 Shakopee Valley News

Plan A will provide few changes in council

The Shakopee Common Council has given at least tentative approval to Plan A, a form of government provided by the Statutory City Act of 1973.

Under the act, all cities in Minnesota must adopt Plan A, Plan B or home rule charters before July 1, 1975.

According to city administrator Bill Fahey, Plan A would provide Shakopee with the same basic operation that now exists. There would be no changes in existing boards or commissions and it is conceivable that the make-up of the council would remain unchanged.

If a change in council make-up is made, the body would be reduced to four members and the mayor would be given a vote.

The council, in a meeting some weeks ago, agreed to pursue Plan A with modifications. The modifications were concessions granted to cities that had statutory charters.

The modifications would permit Shakopee to adopt by ordinance many practices and policies that were permitted under the statutory charger. Two modifications include:

1) Combining the position of city recorder (city clerk) with city administrator, and,

2) adopt the city administrator form with administrative responsibilities similar to those of the city manager…

25 Years Ago: From the Sept. 16, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

CAP, other agencies on the move

‘Self-sufficiency’ programs will share a new building in Shakopee

After 12 years in increasingly cramped quarters on Marschall Road, the CAP Agency is pulling up stakes…

The agency’s administrative offices, Thrift Shop and Food Shelf are re-locating this week to the spacious Valley Green Workforce Development Center on County Road 83, near Canterbury Park in Shakopee…

CAP will be joined at the 62,000-square-foot complex by the Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative and Scott County employment, support and treatment programs. The Minnesota Workforce Center, Scott Family Net staff, and a Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC) program for the developmentally disabled will be housed there as well…

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150 Years Ago: From the Sept. 10, 1874 Shakopee Argus

On Tuesday morning a team that was standing unhitched in front of R. O’Dowd’s store became frightened and ran away, the wagon bed was off, and a little fellow about five or six years old was seated on the wagon at the time. He held on manfully and the team was stopped after running two squares, and no one was hurt. People should be careful to secure their teams whenever they leave them, and especially if they have children in their wagons.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 7, 1899 Scott County Argus

The new cement walk at the Jacob Ries Bottling works property is nine feet wide the length of the building. In front of the residence the walk is six feet wide, and the other three feet to the cement curbing is sodded.

125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 8, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

Treasurer Frank Huber purchased the Titus property in east Shakopee this week and will move his household effects there this week.

100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 12, 1924 Shakopee Argus

Boyd Bowdish bought out Steve Breimhorst’s confectionery this week and expects to take possession next Monday.

100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 11, 1924 Shakopee Tribune

Hardware Stock to Be Closed out in Big Sale

Anton Boegemann is putting on a Closing Out Sale to dispose of his entire hardware stock.

During this sale, which starts today, Mr. Boegemann will offer every article in his stock at special sale prices. He has a display ad on page four of this issue in which he gives some of the details of the sale.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 8, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

943 Pupils Enroll in City’s Schools

Topping all previous opening day enrollment figures a total of 943 pupils were registered in Shakopee’s three schools when classes were resumed Tuesday morning. Last year the opening day total was 898.

The public school reported an enrollment of 289 for the four high school classes and 215 for the eight elementary grades. The previous year the high school figure was 284 and in the grades 204…

The first grade and the second grade pupils in the public school are in separate rooms with individual teachers for each grade, but grades III through VIII are divided into three groups with an average of more than 45 pupils to a room, it was learned.

All available classroom space has been utilized, Al N. Wurst, superintendent said, and the staff is now considering the advisability of holding a grade school class in the gymnasium in an effort to relieve the congestion.

75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 8, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

Girl From Latvia Enters School Here

After traveling thousands of miles, a 15 year old Latvian girl got her first glimpse of an American high school when she started classes as a freshman at the Shakopee high school Tuesday morning.

Miss Rasma Kupers, daughter of a displaced Latvian family employed on the William Fisher farm at Prior Lake, is the young girl that traveled so many thousands of miles to attend an American high school.

Speaking in excellent English, she told local school authorities that her last school was in the Neustadt Displaced Persons Group in Germany…

50 Years Ago: From the Sept. 11, 1974 Shakopee Valley News

New monitoring system studied for courthouse

BOSS (Building Operation Service System) is being considered for installation at the new Scott County Courthouse here by the county commissioners.

The monitoring system, built by Honeywell and costing $119 per month, would be monitored by that firm from its Fourth Avenue plant in Minneapolis via a telephone cable.

The monitoring device relay information about all mechanical systems in the building and an alarm system would be coordinated with emergency agencies in the case of fire or malfunction.

While alternatives are still open to the commissioners, more study is being done into the monitoring system…

25 Years Ago: From the Sept. 9, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

Community Center to be referendum focus

Setting aside any pretense that it will be for anything but improvements to the Community Center, the Shakopee City Council Tuesday night decided to again ask voters to approve a bond referendum.

The council voted unanimously to put a referendum not exceeding $5.5 million on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. Unlike the $6 million referendum that voters rejected in May by 97 votes (53 percent to 47 percent), this fall’s referendum will include only improvements to the Community Center, enhancements the city believes could allow the facility to break even or even operate profitably for the first time since it opened in 1996. Revenue shortfalls in the facility are covered by the city’s general levy…

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