125 Years Ago: From the July 19, 1900 Scott County Argus
A new library of something like a hundred volumes has been established at M. A. Deutsch’s drug store, the number of members being about forty. The books are all works of fiction, and at the end of two years, or sooner if so desired, the library will be dissipated, each member taking a share of the volumes. The Parmalee traveling library has been shelved, by order of the Board of Health, and the last section has not yet been opened.
125 Years Ago: From the July 20, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
The Crystal has placed a beautiful new awning in front of the building to protect its customers against the hot rays of the sun when trying to cool off inwardly.
100 Years Ago: From the July 24, 1925 Shakopee Argus
Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Hoard have bought the E. Southworth residence in this city, Mrs. Hoard’s old home. Mrs. Hoard and children started Wednesday by automobile for San Antonio, Texas, where Mr. Hoard is located. The latter had intended to return here for a vacation but his work in Texas has prevented it and his family will join him there. They expect to spend a year in the southern city.
100 Years Ago: From the July 23, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
Sam Ferdman bought a new Chevrolet Sedan from Schesso Bros. yesterday. Sam says he bought the car to have something to occupy his spare time on Sundays.
75 Years Ago: From the July 20, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Buys Stans House
Mrs. Nellie Verkennes moved into the former J. H. Stans home at 128 West Second street Saturday. She purchased the property from Maurice Stans of Chicago, last week.
75 Years Ago: From the July 20, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
New Hospital Plans Underway
Plans for the construction of a new 50 bed hospital in Shakopee were started by a group of local citizens this week. The hospital would cost an estimated $600,000.
In the near future, the Shakopee Commercial Club will have a call for all organizations, church groups, veterans and fraternal units, and civic clubs in this area to send representatives to a meeting to discuss plans for incorporating a fund-raising organization.
It is planned that the hospital would serve the entire area including the towns of Chaska, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage, and other communities in addition to Shakopee…
50 Years Ago: From the July 23, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
Propose 60 unit motel
Northwest Construction and Development Corporation has asked the city of Shakopee to study sewer and water extensions to a site southwest of the Minnesota Valley Mall shopping center. The firm has plans for a 60 unit motel with the possible addition of 40 units at a later date. The proposed study will be conducted by the city engineering staff.
25 Years Ago: From the July 20, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
New store Targets Shakopee
For many local residents, Shakopee has really made it to the big time with this week’s opening of a Target store.
After months of construction and preparation, area residents get a taste of another big-box retailer’s grand opening when Target opens its doors. The store is planning a community party Sunday after Wednesday’s first day of business.
On Saturday evening, Target will have a fireworks display. It is scheduled to begin shortly after dark and spectators are encouraged to watch from the store’s parking lot…
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