150 Years Ago: From the Oct. 5, 1876 Shakopee Argus
Mr. J. J. Ring is making extensive improvements on his residence corner of Third and Atwood sts.
125 Years Ago: From the Oct. 3, 1901 Scott County Argus
The poles for the electric plant have arrived and a crew of men is digging the holes and setting up the poles. There will be 32 arc lights and these will be suspended in the center of the streets and distributed as follows: On Bluff street at the corner of Minnesota; on First street at the corners of Prairie, Market, Fillmore, Sommerville, Lewis, Holmes, Fuller, Scott and Shumway; on Second street at the corners of Minnesota Main, Spencer, Lewis, Fuller and Scott; on Third street at the corner of Market, Fillmore, Sommerville, Holmes, Atwood, Apgar and Pierce; on Fourth street, at the corners of Minnesota, Spencer, Lewis, Holmes, and Atwood; on Fifth street at the corners of Lewis, Fuller, Scott and Shumway.
125 Years Ago: From the Oct. 4, 1901 Shakopee Tribune
The first real football game of the season will be played next Sunday afternoon in the school house yard, between the high school team captained by George Sullivan, and the town team coached by W. N. Southworth. Game will be called at 2 o’clock.
100 Years Ago: From the Oct. 7, 1926 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Local Company Closes Its Doors
The Golden Rule Creamery and Ice Cream company which had been doing business in the Schroeder block on lower First street, ceased operations last week and closed its doors. This company was organized on or about the first of May this year with the following named men as co-partners: Clifford Fowlds, Frank Hackman, Henry Kreuser and Tony Schulte…
75 Years Ago: From the Oct. 4, 1951 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Argus-Tribune Now In Holmes Street Office
This issue of the Argus-Tribune is the first printed at the firm’s new building, located on Holmes street between Second and Third.
The newspaper offices, job printing plant and office supply store are located in the structure. The move was made last weekend, marking the end of 70 years of publishing in the old building on First and Lewis street…
75 Years Ago: From the Oct. 4, 1951 Shakopee Valley News
Firemen’s Fund Is Growing Each Week
The Shakopee Fire Department’s fund for the purchase of emergency equipment is gradually growing, and it is expected that the goal of $1,500.00 will be reached before too long. With this week’s contributions added to the previous funds, the total is now $880.00…
50 Years Ago: From the Oct. 6, 1976 Shakopee Valley News
Lannon appointed county auditor
Chief Deputy County Auditor Tom Lannon was appointed to the county board yesterday as acting county auditor to replace County Auditor Joseph Notermann who resigned Friday…
25 Years Ago: From the Oct. 4, 2001 Shakopee Valley News
Housing added to business park plans
A proposed change in the Valley Green Corporate Center planning seems to have won some favor with nearby residents as well as the Shakopee City Council.
With the assistance of a city-paid consultant, the proposal to develop a corporate business park on approximately 300 acres at the northeast corner of the intersection of county roads 18 and 83 has seen the inclusion of a medium-density residential component. The 280 units of townhouse-style housing being proposed for the south-central portion of the business park could help shield the park from Dean Lake and nearby residents. The proposal reduces the square footage of office-warehouse space from approximately 3 million to about 2.25 million…
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