150 Years Ago: From the Jan. 7, 1875 Shakopee Argus
The “American House” barely escaped being destroyed by fire on Tuesday last, owing to a defective flue. One straw bed was burned, when it was discovered and the fire extinguished.
125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 4, 1900 Scott County Argus
The new engine is being put in place in the Jacob Ries Bottling works this week. It is double the power of the old one and will add much to the efficiency of the manufacturing department.
125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 5, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
Henry Mergens has severed his connection with E. J. Gellenbeck, where he has been employed as foreman in the tin and repair shop for the 15 years past. He has not decided as to what he will do in the future but intends to follow up his trade. The long experience and practice has made him a peer in that profession. We sincerely wish him success in his future occupation.
100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 9, 1925 Shakopee Argus
The Shakopee A. C.’s will meet a speedy aggregation in the South St. Paul Hook ’Em Cows on the Dawson floor Sunday afternoon. Both teams have kept intact during the holidays and have gotten in strenuous practice and both are expected to do exceptional work in Sunday’s game. January 11th is the date and 2:30 P. M. the time.
100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 8, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
John A. Duffy to Open Law Office in Shakopee
Shakopee now can boast of a new lawyer, as John A. Duffy, who has resided in Savage, this county, practically all of his life, opened an office in the Southworth Block today. Mr. Duffy is well known to all of our readers especially those who reside in Scott County and he has a host of friends who wish him the best of success in his new professional venture…
75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 5, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Miklethun Moves to New Location on First Street
Miklethun Motors has moved to its new location in the former Anderson garage building on E. First street.
Although the planned remodelling of the structure will not be completed until later, the mechanical department is in full operation, Larry Miklethun, owner, said this week.
The present staff, which includes Harold Huss and Cyril Sames, has been augmented by the addition of August Schesso, who was formerly employed in the Anderson garage. The service department has been expanded…
75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 5, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
Night Parking on Streets Illegal
Motorists were asked not to park their cars at night on the streets in Shakopee’s business district during the winter by Edgar Bolz, street superintendent and R. G. “Pat” Theilen, chief of police. They pointed out that it is not only seriously interferes with the work of the snow removal crews but also violates a city ordinance. If necessary, tow trucks will be called to tow the cars away with the owner getting assessed the costs.
50 Years Ago: From the Jan. 8, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
To open Shakopee office
H & R Block, Inc., America’s largest income tax service announced this week the opening of an office at 415 1st Avenue in Shakopee. The firm operates over 6,000 offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Manager of the Shakopee office, Donald L. Mueller, is a Minneapolis native with three years of income tax experience as a consultant…
25 Years Ago: From the Jan. 6, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
Problems delay renovation of county courthouse
Although the link between the new Scott County Justice Center and the old Government Center has been opened, the renovation of the first phase of the 26-year-old building is running behind schedule.
Depending on what facets of the first phase of the $3.7 million construction project are examined, construction is anywhere from four to 10 weeks behind schedule, said county Deputy Administrator Gary Shelton.
The main causes of the delays, Shelton said, involve unforeseen mechanical problems and also materials which have taken far longer to deliver and install than previously anticipated…
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