150 Years Ago: From the Oct. 15, 1874 Shakopee Argus
The case of Holmes vs. The Board of County Commissioners was decided in favor of the County, and our citizens in the upper portion of the county may now rest easy, for they will not be called upon for some time yet for taxes to build another Court House.
125 Years Ago: From the Oct. 12, 1899 Scott County Argus
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Wilder are preparing to commence housekeeping in the second floor of Mrs. Markus’s residence.
125 Years Ago: From the Oct. 13, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
If you are interested in scenic and artistic photographs just ask George Strunk to show you some of his Buffalo Lake views. He has a few “peacherinos.”
100 Years Ago: From the Oct. 17, 1924 Shakopee Argus
The Adam Flecken residence is undergoing modification. Work was begun last Thursday, the east portion of the building being torn away. The west section of the building will remain as it is, with an addition of a kitchen.
100 Years Ago: From the Oct. 16, 1924 Shakopee Tribune
King Midas Mills Sold to Van Dussen-Harrington Co.
The King Midas Mills in Shakopee and Hastings were sold on Monday of last week to the Van Duesen-Harrington Co. of Minneapolis. The change of ownership became effective Monday, October 13.
The new owners have been in charge such a short time that E. G. Darsow, the local manager, stated that he was not as yet in a position to state the complete plans of the company. With the new connections, the milling company is in hopes of getting the entire local plant in operation within the near future.
75 Years Ago: From the Oct. 13, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Group Plans to Repair Church
Acting in the capacity of an advisory committee, 22 men, members of St. Mark’s parish, met with the Rev. Henry Scherer, pastor, last Wednesday night to discuss the question of repairing the exterior of the church.
As a result of the meeting, E. J. Prondwinski, Minneapolis architect, was engaged to make a study of the edifice and present his recommendation at a future meeting of the committee.
Reporting the present surface, stucco and permastone were considered as possibilities in reconditioning the church.
A new stone face was also considered.
When the architect has completed preliminary studies and plans the committee will consider the result in the light of costs and financing, it was learned.
75 Years Ago: From the Oct. 13, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
Council Tables Police Petition
A petition for adding an extra police officer in Shakopee was tabled by the common council at their regular meeting Tuesday night.
The petition, signed by a large number of local residents, was forwarded to the council by the Police Civil Service Commission.
At an earlier meeting the council requested that members of the commission meet with them to discuss police plans. By letter the commission informed the council that they were unable to attend the Tuesday meeting but did enclose the petition…
50 Years Ago: From the Oct. 16, 1974 Shakopee Valley News
City seeks $850,000 for municipal service building
On November 5, voters will be asked to approve an $850,000 bond issue approving funds to construct a municipal service building…
Included in the new facility would be the police department and recreation departments, both located on Levee Drive presently, and the public works facility, now sharing a building with the fire department…
Design of the new building reflects a projection of needs through 1995, or a 20-year period. That period of time reflects roughly the amount of time needed to pay the bonds required to construct the facility.
Location of the proposed building would be south and a bit east of the present Public Utilities building…
25 Years Ago: From the Oct. 14, 1999 Shakopee Valley News
Shakopee a leader in housing starts
Shakopee was among the top Twin Cities suburbs in the number of housing permits issued in September, according to the Builders Association of the Twin Cities.
Woodbury was the leader with 67 permits issued, followed by Inver Grove Heights (64), Maple Grove (62), and Shakopee (61).
But Shakopee led the list of planned units for the month with 196, followed by Woodbury (164), Brooklyn Park (125) and Maple Grove (121)…
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