150 Years Ago: From the Feb. 4, 1875 Shakopee Argus
Those boulders that have been lying around loose in our streets are all being picked up and deposited in the ravine on First street.
125 Years Ago: From the Feb. 1, 1900 Scott County Argus
Mike Bohlig has bought the old Presbyterian church structure and the three lots included in the property, and he will have it metamorphosed into a dwelling house.
125 Years Ago: From the Feb. 2, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
Little Miss Becker had a narrow escape, her presence of mind alone saving her from sure destruction. While crossing the H. & D. track on her way to school Monday morning she was knocked down by a moving freight car on the side track which she had not noticed as she was watching the train of cars attached to the engine on the main track. When the car struck her she fell between the rails, instead of trying to get up and run away, as one would suppose she would do, she had presence of mind enough to lay herself flat on the ground and the cars passed over her without injuring her in the least. Children in going to school in the morning should be cautious in crossing the tracks and watch cars both on the … track, for while … switches, as is frequently done here, there are moving cars on both tracks.
100 Years Ago: From the Feb. 6, 1925 Shakopee Argus
Lee Gelhaye is remodeling his place of business, removing the bar fixtures and transforming it into an up-to-date restaurant. When the work is complete Lee will be prepared to supply the wants of hungry patrons with anything they may desire, served with neatness and dispatch. The restaurant will be a needed addition to the city’s enterprises and will undoubtedly prosper.
100 Years Ago: From the Feb. 5, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
Charles Rose was appointed night police officer by chief of police, J. H. Ring last Saturday, to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of Frank Dressen. Mr. Rose went on duty Saturday night and will continue to serve in a temporary capacity until the position is permanently filled by action of the Common Council.
75 Years Ago: From the Feb. 2, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
St. Mary’s to Build School
Contracts for a large addition to St. Mary’s school were awarded this week, Rev. Father McRaith, pastor, announced. Total cost of the work, including equipment and architect fees will be approximately $113,000, Father McRaith said.
Plans provide for the construction of four large classrooms, a library and rest room on the ground floor, with an auditorium in the basement. The structure will be added to the south side of the present school…
75 Years Ago: From the Feb. 2, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
Alarms Turned in on Two Minor Fires
Two fire alarms during the bitter cold weather this week luckily were minor affairs. Monday evening, the department was called to Gelhaye’s cafe where grease in a ventilating flue became ignited. No damage was done. Yesterday morning they extinguished a small roof fire at Stainless Steel foundry.
50 Years Ago: From the Feb. 5, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
Merchant group plans winter sidewalk sale
A unique sales promotion, a Sidewalk Sale inside the KC Hall on County Road 82 in east Shakopee, will be held Thursday and Friday, February 6-7, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. both days.
Co-sponsored by Bill’s Toggery, Betti Lu’s, LaTour Shoe & Western Wear and the Shakopee Sport Stop, the so-called Sidewalk Sale will actually be an “inside” opportunity to save, Save, SAVE!
Not only will shoppers have the opportunity to browse the entire main floor of the KC Hall for special bargains, they will also have the chance to enjoy a lunch or snack at ridiculously low prices…
Plans are to sub-divide the main floor of the KC hall into various booths – providing a panorama of bargains similar to an outside sidewalk or garage sale.
25 Years Ago: From the Feb. 3, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
City, township to meet on annexation
Officials from the city of Shakopee and Jackson Township will meet next Tuesday to discuss the city’s possible annexation of a portion of the township. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Last week, the council reached an agreement on the part of Jackson the city would like to annex – just over 28 percent of the 7.5-square-mile township. The land includes the portion of the township bordered by County Road 79 on the east, County Road 78 on the south, and Highway 169 on the north and west. That would leave two non-contiguous portions of the township remaining…
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