150 Years Ago: From the Nov. 12, 1874 Shakopee Argus
At the “pound reception” last evening about 100 of the friends of Rev. S. T. Sterrett were made happy in each leaving their “pound.”
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 9, 1899 Scott County Argus
The Jacob Ries Bottling works are brilliant with lights every evening of late. Owing to the rush incident to the close of the shipping season in carbonated beverages, the force has been obliged to work from three to four hours overtime to keep up with the order department.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 10, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
The old Wagner black-smith shop in the rear of Lander opera house has this week been changed into a paint shop. Peter Paul proprietor.
100 Years Ago: From the Nov. 14, 1924 Shakopee Argus
Dr. A. C. Riemer of this city was one of the prize winners in the letter writing contest held recently by the Minnesota Motor Bus Association.
100 Years Ago: From the Nov. 13, 1924 Shakopee Tribune
Helen Huber, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Huber of this city, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, Monday, there to undergo an operation on her ears. We have not learned as yet the doctor’s analysis of the case, but have been informed that the little girl is getting along as well as can be expected.
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 10, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Legion Post to Take Over Club, Commander Says
A decision to incorporate and take over the assets and liability of the Legion club was reached by the Shakopee American Legion post at its monthly meeting Monday night, R. J. Mertz, commander, disclosed.
Since the inception of the Legion club it has been operated and directed by a house committee composed of Legionnaires who were stockholders int eh club, but the place has always been at the disposal of the post and its members.
Details of the new arrangement or the date on which it becomes effective were not announced, but it was disclosed that a concerted drive for funds to carry out the plan will soon get under way.
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 10, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
Mail Poll Results In 4 To 1 Vote Against Hiring Third Policeman
With about half the persons polled returning cards, opinion in Shakopee is about four to one against employing a third policeman at this time, Elmer Dahl, of the Police Civil Service Commission, told the city council Tuesday evening.
Appearing before the regular monthly council meeting, Dahl disclosed that preliminary returns in the informal mail poll show 328 persons against hiring another policeman with only 80 voting in the affirmative…
50 Years Ago: From the Nov. 13, 1974 Shakopee Valley News
Retailers announce association with new Minnesota Valley Mall
Watson Centers, Inc. announced today that the Minnesota Valley Mall Shopping Center is now more than 50 percent leased. In addition to the 50 percent already signed for, another 30,000 sq. ft. is committed to retailers.
The enclosed, air conditioned center contains total retail space of 135,000 square feet and an overall building size of 157,000 square feet.
The focal point of the enclosed mall will be a center court area accented and enhanced by a large skylight and the generous use of laminated wood beams and brick.
Living plants, benches and accent lighting will further add to the warm, inviting atmosphere of the enclosed mall.
With the cold Minnesota winters the enclosed mall is of particular significance to the shopper’s comfort.
Major tenants that have been announced previously includes a 20,000 sq. ft. Juba’s Super Valu store and a 19,000 sq. ft. Promart Home Center…
25 Years Ago: From the Nov. 11, 1999 Shakopee Valley News
Shakopee region headquarters for the 2000 census
The year 2000 will be all about numbers.
Not because of dreaded computer glitches that may be more hype than reality, but because of people. The U.S. Census Bureau wants to count each and every one of us next year.
On Tuesday, the regional Census Bureau held an open house at its headquarters in downtown Shakopee. The Shakopee office in River City Centre is a regional base for the census in 29 Minnesota counties, spanning from the southwestern corner of the state to the southeastern corner…
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