150 Years Ago: From the Dec. 9, 1875 Shakopee Argus
Mr. John Merk has started a Cigar Factory in Shakopee.
125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 6, 1900 Scott County Argus
At St. Mark’s church last Sunday the pews were rented for the ensuing year. The revenue derived therefore amounts to from $3,000 to $4,000, and defrays the expenses of the parish, besides liquidating a debt upon the church.
125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 7, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
An important business change of the week was the transfer of the elegant “Exchange” saloon, for the past six years run by Peter Arensbach, of the firm Hickey & Arensbach, to Joseph Leuwer of Lakeville. The retirement of Mr. Arensbach from the business circles of Shakopee will be a distinct loss, for his public spirit and progressive ideas have been of great value to the city in many ways and many instances, notably in bringing the street fairs to a high pinnacle of success. He will remain here this winter, however; and it may be that he will after that enjoy travel for a time in the old country. Beyond this he has formed no plans. All will hope he may decide to keep his residence in Shakopee. Regret at his retiring will not depreciate from the welcome accorded Mr. Leuwer, the new proprietor; and he and his family will find Shakopee a pleasant home.
100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 11, 1925 Shakopee Argus
Esch-Manaige Case
A decision and findings in the Geo Esch-Manaige case involving the question of title to the springs commonly known as the “Faribault Springs,” was handed down by Judge C. M. Tifft last Monday. Inasmuch as there seems to be some misunderstanding as to the correct interpretation of the findings of fact we are not prepared at this time to say just what the legal rights of the parties concerned are in the premise.
100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 10, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
Shakopee Radio Fan Picks up Havana, Cuba
Misa Grace Griffth, an ardent radio fan of this city, succeeded in picking up Havana, Cuba one evening last week, on her five tube Arbifone radio set.
Miss Griffth picked up the Havana station on the wave length between WCCO of Minneapolis and WLW of Cincinnati.
75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 7, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Change Name
Clarence J. Czaia and Levi Mallan announced this week they have changed the name of their firm to Star Metalcraft. The business was formerly known as Wolf-Mallan, Inc. Czaia and Mallan bought the interests of Fred Wolf, several months ago.
75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 7, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
Legion Sponsors Football Dinner
Coaches and members of the Shakopee high school football squad will be honored at an appreciation banquet to be given by the Shakopee Post No. 2, American Legion, at the club next Wednesday evening.
Shakopee was co-champions of the Minnesota Valley conference this year. John Kline is chairman of the entertainment committee and promises a good program for the evening. The dinner will be served by Mrs. Nellie Verkennes…
50 Years Ago: From the Dec. 10, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
County board asks department heads to make voluntary cuts
The Scott County board of commissioners yesterday asked county department heads to come up with voluntary budget cuts to eliminate a $32,954 budget deficit in the county budget.
“We are considerably over what we can levy in the county,” chairman William Koniarski told them. “This is a very serious matter. The board still feels there are additional cuts that we can make.”
Koniarski added that the new courthouse providing extra space, new equipment, switchboard operators and a reproduction room should increase the efficiency of the present employees. This in turn, he said, should cut down on man hours. He suggested sharing employees and the possibility of pooling resources…
25 Years Ago: From the Dec. 7, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
An end to an era in Shakopee
It may be the end of an era, but the Berens legacy lives on in downtown Shakopee.
In a labor of love that spanned more than 125 years, Bill Berens and his brothers, father, uncles and grandfather before him ran a family-friendly, mom-and-pop grocery store that gained a reputation for competitive prices, quality products and neighborly service.
Berens Super Market continues to thrive under new ownership at the corner of Second Avenue and Fuller Street — just one block west of the original general store that opened its doors in 1874.
The decision to retire did not come easily to Bill, who sold his family’s supermarket to an Inver Grove Heights couple in late August…
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