150 Years Ago: From the July 6, 1876 Shakopee Argus
A large and appreciative audience listened to Rev. Mr. McGowan’s Centennial discourse last Sabbath morning. The floral display and flag decorations were exceedingly attractive and appropriate. At the conclusion of the services a liberal collection was taken up in aid of the building fund of the Presbyterian Historical Society. This denomination proposes to erect a magnificent fire proof building this centennial year at Philadelphia in which to preserve the immense invaluable matter pertaining to the history of the Presbyterian church.
125 Years Ago: From the July 4, 1901 Scott County Argus
An important change in the business circles of town took place yesterday when Jos. Ries sold out to his brother Geo. H. Ries. Jos. Ries has been in the butcher business here for six years, while Geo. Ries has been connected with the Central meat market for two years as a partner with his brother-in-law Charles Hartmann and later as proprietor. Jos. Ries has two business ventures in view which he is not ready to announce, but either one of which will keep him here as a resident of the city.
125 Years Ago: From the July 5, 1901 Shakopee Tribune
The street committee under the leadership of Ald. John P. Ring is keeping pace with the park committee in fitting things as they should to accommodate the excursion traffic which Shakopee is enjoying this summer. Last week a flight of steps, broad and easy of ascent, were built on the railway embankment, making a convenient approach from Lewis street to the levee below the mill. The seats and benches and tables in the park are being painted a bright red, and a settee now surrounds the famous big tree on the river bank.
100 Years Ago: From the July 8, 1926 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
L. E. Dawson is again the owner of the Gem theater having repurchased it from R. O. Brockway. Mr. Dawson will continue the business as usual.
75 Years Ago: From the July 5, 1951 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Local Firemen Win Water Fight
Shakopee’s firemen won the water fight at the Waconia Dairy Days celebration Sunday, downing Norwood and Carver. Sixteen men and 14 ladies represented the local department at the parade held in that city…
75 Years Ago: From the July 5, 1951 Shakopee Valley News
Hospital Papers Are Forwarded
Final papers and affidavits necessary to receive federal and state funds for the construction of the new St. Francis hospital were completed and forwarded Saturday, officials of the Tri-County Hospital Association, fund raising organization, reported. The main emphasis now is the required collection of pledges.
50 Years Ago: From the July 7, 1976 Shakopee Valley News
O’Dowd Lake acquisition plan studied
An invitation has been extended to area residents for a July 13 meeting of the city council by Nancy Engman, Shakopee HRA director.
Mrs. Engman said last week city staff would bring a recommendation to the city council regarding preliminary plans for land acquisition around O’Dowds Lake.
25 Years Ago: From the July 5, 2001 Shakopee Valley News
Changing county, a change in logos
Board approves first update in 26 years
At a time when Scott County is synonymous with change, the County Board last week unanimously approved a new logo that recognizes a rich agricultural history, a growing urbanization and the county’s various entertainment venues.
The new logo was unveiled to commissioners last week. It will make its first general public appearance at the Scott County Fair July 25-29.
The new design features a graphic display symbolic of a growing community, a mix of residential and commercial buildings resting atop a stalk of grain. The stalk represents roadways that have transformed Scott County from a sleepy farm community to developing suburbia. On the stalk are eight seeds representing the county’s eight cities. Above the buildings is a star representing the many entertainment venues that attract tens of thousands of visitors to the county each day.
At the bottom of the design is the name of the county. The old-fashioned font symbolizes the tradition of the county. But the font is in italics, leaning in a forward direction. The colors selected – brown and blue – symbolize the abundant rural environment and warmth of the county’s residents…
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