150 Years Ago: From the Nov. 5, 1874 Shakopee Argus
The Methodist Society of Shakopee will give their Pastor, Rev. S. T. Sterrett, a “Pound Reception” at his residence on Third Street, 5th door East of the M. E. Church, on Wednesday evening, the 11th. All are cordially invited.
[The “Pound Reception” above we understand to be social reception where the guests so disposed bring a pound of whatever they choose as a gift to the minister.]—Ed.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 2, 1899 Scott County Argus
The church of St. Mary’s is very much improved with the new windows of stained glass in beautiful patterns. Several of these were gifts from members of the congregation and bear appropriate memorial inscriptions. The last one was put in place last week, and the effect of the whole from within as well as without is to add amazingly to the religious character of the building.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 3, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
The new Presbyterian church is rapidly nearing completion, as far as the mason work is concerned.
100 Years Ago: From the Nov. 7, 1924 Shakopee Argus
For Sale—Pool table in first class condition. Enquire at Matt Huth, Shakopee.
100 Years Ago: From the Nov. 6, 1924 Shakopee Tribune
The State Game and Fish department of St. Paul sent eighteen 10-gallon cans of finger-length young fish to Shakopee this week. The fish arrived here yesterday morning. The shipment included 4 cans of sunfish and 14 cans of crappies. The fish were put into O’Dowd’s and Riley’s lakes for restocking purposes.
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 3, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
$17,000 for Phone Cables
The Northwestern Bell company has nearly completed work on cable additions costing more than $17,000, which will provide a major increase in lines for the connection of telephones in Shakopee, it was learned this week.
According to E. G. Leibold, local manager, the portion of additional lines already placed in service has enabled the company to connect telephones for more than 40 new customers in the past month, and cable construction now under way will furnish lines to server about 37 other families whose phone applications have been delayed due to a shortage of facilities.
Largest portion of the line construction work has involved the installation of a main feeder cable containing 303 wires, which has been placed underground along Holmes street southward from the business section. A similar feeder cable has been placed in the alley between First and Second streets, extending east from the station…
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 3, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
Legion Considers Remodeling Plans
Regular November meeting of the American Legion, to be held Monday evening, will be very important to every member, Robert J. Mertz, commander, said yesterday. The executive committee has drawn up plans for remodeling and changing the bar room and lounge, and they will be considered at the meeting Monday.
50 Years Ago: From the Nov. 6, 1974 Shakopee Valley News
CR 17 threatened by Milwaukee Road
The Milwaukee Road, in a tactic one man sitting on the Shakopee common council called “close to blackmail”, threatens the future of the proposed up-grading of County Road 17.
The project, plagued with many sorts of problems almost from the outset, was given the green light by state and federal authorities some weeks ago. Easements had been obtained, land acquired and plans submitted.
According to city engineer Doug Gorieski, federal authorities demand just two days ago that agreements reached with the railroads be submitted in the form of a letter.
“We were all set; everything was ‘go’, we’d reached agreement on every point, but it was all verbal,” Gorieski said, “we can piece the story together through notes and memos from both ends, but it’ll be tough.”
Officials of the Northwestern Railroad have agreed to all construction specifications. They, like the Milwaukee Road, were not eager to put it in writing, but a letter has been obtained.
According to Gorieski, Milwaukee Road officials will not allow water or storm sewers to go under their roadbed unless their assessment is waived. Assessment for the work against the railroad would amount to $1,800…
The letter from the Milwaukee Road is the only thing holding up the start of the County Road 17 project, Gorieski told the council. He stated that the Public Service Commission had been contacted and that they would attempt to resolve the situation before Friday…
25 Years Ago: From the Nov. 4, 1999 Shakopee Valley News
City voters reject referendum by 52-48%
Community Center plan fails for second time
For the second time in six months, Shakopee voters on Tuesday rejected a bond referendum aimed at improving the city’s Community Center.
By a margin of 1,719 to 1,608 votes – or 52 to 48 precent – voters turned down a $5.5 million bond referendum which would have added an indoor leisure lap pool, a children’s play area, a fitness center, racquetball courts and possibly a public meeting room to the facility…
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