150 Years Ago: From the Dec. 31, 1874 Shakopee Argus
The school house in the town of Jackson (Dist. No. 58) burned down on Tuesday night. It was insured and the actual loss will be small.
125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 28, 1899 Scott County Argus
The employes of the Minnesota Stove company are enjoying a vacation of ten days covering the holidays. This is the first shut-down of the foundry for many months, hence the rest is not an unwelcome one to the large number of workmen employed therein.
125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 29, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
The Lutheran congregation had a large and beautifully decorated tree displayed at their church Sunday and Christmas evening. The exercises on the first evening’s program were in the German and on the final night in the English language. The church was, on both occasions, filled to the last seat.
100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 2, 1925 Shakopee Argus
Two more gifts were awarded last Wednesday evening to those holding the lucky numbers were a floor lamp, given by the Scherkenbach Hardware and Electric Supply, which was won by Harvey Ince. The lamp is a beauty and much appreciated as a gift. The other gift was a twelve piece silver set (knives and forks) awarded to Mrs. John Hirscher and presented by Fred Berens. The gifts are both useful and attractive and more than one, no doubt, is hoping for better luck next time.
100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 1, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
Skating Rink Now Open to the Public
The Shakopee community skating rink on Shakopee Avenue was opened to the public last Friday evening. The rink is a very fine one and is being greatly enjoyed by followers of the sport…
75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 29, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Movie Shown for Reform Inmates
Inmates and officers of the state reformatory for women were treated to their annual Christmas movie party Monday afternoon at the Shakopee theatre, as guests of Dr. F. H. Buck, institution physician.
Thursday evening the annual Christmas party was held for inmates and their officers, and last Wednesday evening a joint program was presented by the Presbyterian church and the institutional choirs…
Reformatory officials announced there would be other entertainment scheduled for the inmates this week.
75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 29, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
Sgt. Moriarty Has Audience With Pope
M/Sgt. Patrick Moriarty, Shakopee soldier on duty with the occupation forces in Germany, was granted an audience with Pope Pius at the Vatican on December 8, it was learned in Shakopee this week.
He was granted a 20 minute audience with the Holy Father, the report indicated. Subject of the audience was the welfare of the German Youth.
He was given two rosaries that had been blessed by the Pope…
50 Years Ago: From the Jan. 1, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
Scott County to have own mental health center in 1975
The Scott-Carver Mental Health Center will cease to exist as of December 31, 1974. In its place two new agencies will appear, one center located in each county.
Negotiations are currently underway with staff members at the current center regarding their transfer to either the Carver County unit or the Scott County unit.
On Tuesday of last week, Scott County commissioners appointed a new Mental Health Board, an interim board that will function until the state approves the Scott County Human Service Plan.
25 Years Ago: From the Dec. 30, 1999 Shakopee Valley News
City buys land, hoping to lure businesses west
If you’re a developer looking for, say, 26.42 acres for a new or relocating business, the City of Shakopee wants to talk to you.
Hoping to entice commercial development to the west side of the city, the City Council, by a 4-1 vote on Dec. 7, approved the purchase of an additional 2.84-acre parcel for $95,100.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) had acquired the land for possible right-of-way prior to the construction of Highway 169 south of Shakopee Town Square. The parcel — which formerly was the site of Gopher State Truck Stop – along with the 23.58 acres the council unanimously voted to purchase earlier this fall, gives the city just over 26 acres with highway frontage. The council’s hope is that the land is attractive enough to entice a commercial developer…
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