150 Years Ago: From the Nov. 19, 1874 Shakopee Argus
The Hotel de Flaherty, better known as the County Jail, is blessed (?) with some boarders who display considerable musical talent, and since the accommodating landlord has given them an opportunity to exhibit their skill, it has so affected our county officials that it is reported they intend to join one of the “Clubs” and attend all the dances of the season.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 16, 1899 Scott County Argus
As will be seen from a perusal of the council proceedings of this week, a proposition has been submitted to the city by a Mr. Armstrong to build an electric light plant midway between the cities of Shakopee and Chaska, to supply both cities with light. On the face of it this looks like a favorable proposition, and if, as seems now to be the case, the city is prepared to take up the use of electrical light during the next year, the scheme proposed should meet with careful consideration on the part of the city fathers.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 17, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
A telephone line is now spoken of between here and Marystown. Shall we get the connection or will we idly stand by and let some other town make the connection and get the trade. Marystown wants connection with Shakopee and are waiting to see if we want them.
100 Years Ago: From the Nov. 21, 1924 Shakopee Argus
Howard Dellwo will begin an engagement tomorrow to play nightly with an eight-piece orchestra in Minneapolis, and plans to continue his work here as usual during the day with Radamacher and Kirkeby.
100 Years Ago: From the Nov. 20, 1924 Shakopee Tribune
Fred Berens Now Occupying New Building
The new store building on First street, which was recently built by Fred Rohlfs and his crew of builders, for Fred C. Berens, is now completed and Mr. Berens is in the process of moving his merchandise from the building that he formerly occupied on Holmes street to his new store building…
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 17, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
School Study Committee To Hear Building Expert
Further discussion and study of Shakopee’s public school problem will be undertaken Monday night when I. O. Friswold, director of building and business administration of the state department of education, meets with the 20-man committee of the Shakopee commercial club Monday night.
Mr. Friswold is coming to Shakopee at the invitation of the committee which is seeking a way to provide adequate school facilities for the children of the community. The meeting is to be held in the high school library at 8 o’clock…
75 Years Ago: From the Nov. 17, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
PTA To Sponsor Open House At Shakopee Public School Monday Evening, November 28
The Shakopee Parent-Teachers association will sponsor an open house at the Shakopee public schools Monday evening, November 28 starting at 7 p.m.
All the teachers will be in their classrooms, and parents and friends of the education system in Shakopee are urged to attend this annual event.
A visit to the Open House will enable a person to obtain a good view of the actual conditions that the children and teachers must work under in the present school structure. A $10 check will be presented to the class having the most parents register…
50 Years Ago: From the Nov. 19, 1974 Shakopee Valley News
Shakopee designated a bi-centennial community
The American Revolutionary Bi-Centennial Administration notified Congressman Ancher Nelsen today that Shakopee has been designated as a Bi-Centennial Community.
Nelsen said over 16,050 cities and towns across the country have so far received the distinction.
In order to qualify a community must have subjected an approved plan for celebrating the nation’s 200th birthday on July 4, 1976.
Communities so designated are expected to emphasize their heritage in a special way, and to prepare some lasting reminder of the Bi-Centennial celebration such as construct a new public building or establish a new park…
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