150 Years Ago: From the March 16, 1876 Shakopee Argus
John McMullen has lately renovated his store room with a new coat of paint, and has just received a large stock of Hardware, Tin-ware, Copper, Hollow and Japan-ware, to which he invites the especial attention of those wishing anything in his line. These goods will be sold at Granger prices—that means the lowest price for cash.
125 Years Ago: From the March 14, 1901 Scott County Argus
The Cadet Band is practicing regularly for its grand concert, which is to take place at Lander opera house on Monday evening, April 8th, and it is safe to predict that they will present their hearers on that occasion with something in the music line worth listening to. The concert is to be followed by a dance.
125 Years Ago: From the March 15, 1901 Shakopee Tribune
Henry Mergens has been elected chief of the fire department, vice E. J. Gellenbeck, resigned. Mr. and Mrs. Gellenbeck expect to be in North Dakota a great part of the summer, where Mr. Gellenbeck has pre-empted a fine claim.
100 Years Ago: From the March 19, 1926 Shakopee Argus
City’s White Way Making Progress
It will not be long now before the active work of installing Shakopee’s new lighting system in the business district will be commenced in accordance with the plan worked out and agreed to by the committee representing the commercial club and the citizens of Shakopee, including Edw. J. Huber, H. C. Berens, A. M. Strunk and Wm. F. Duffy, working in conjunction with the city council.
Bids on the necessary material which is ready to go into the construction of the new system were duly called for by the council. Several bids were received, one of which was accepted and a contract was entered into for the delivery of the material called for. It is likely that the job will be started as soon as conditions will permit.
100 Years Ago: From the March 18, 1926 Shakopee Tribune
E. J. Sweeney was re-elected superintendent of the Shakopee public school at a meeting of the Board of Education which was held last Thursday evening. This meeting was a special meeting of the board held for the purpose of electing a superintendent for the coming year.
75 Years Ago: From the March 15, 1951 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Shakopee To Get New PM
Senate confirmation of the appointment of Cormac A. Suel as Shakopee postmaster was announced last week, it was learned.
75 Years Ago: From the March 15, 1951 Shakopee Valley News
John Roepke Resigns As Night Officer
Resignation of John Roepke as night police officer was accepted by the Police Civil Service Commission at a special meeting Saturday evening.
Bernard Arnoldi was appointed as temporary night watchman until suitable civil service tests can be prepared and an examination called. Arnoldi has been the relief man tor the past year.
Roepke resigned to accept a position as patrolman with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol. He reported for duty this week but has not been assigned yet to a specific area…
50 Years Ago: From the March 17, 1976 Shakopee Valley News
Dr. Pearson to receive honor in April
Dr. Bror F. Pearson, Shakopee, has been selected as recipient of the Franciscan International Award.
The award is given annually by the world-wide Order of Friars Minor Conventuals to an individual or group for having promoted in an extraordinary way Christian Idealism…
25 Years Ago: From the March 15, 2001 Shakopee Valley News
Controversial project’s land may be sold
Ryan Companies U.S. Inc., one of the region’s leading developers of commercial and office properties, is considering the acquisition of land eyed for a controversial business park at the intersection of county roads 16 and 83 in Shakopee.
Ryan Companies has a contract to purchase the 330-acre property from Valley Green Business Park. The company has submitted an application for a preliminary plat for approximately 221 acres of land Valley Green Business Park has planned to develop as Valley Green Corporate Center, located on the northeast corner of county roads 16 and 83. The proposed sale also includes 9 acres Valley Green owns on the northwest corner of that intersection…
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