150 Years Ago: From the April 27, 1876 Shakopee Argus
We understand Dr. Stoddard has fitted up neat and commodious rooms for office purposes next to the Music Store on Lewis Street and contemplates occupying them in a few days.
125 Years Ago: From the April 25, 1901 Scott County Argus
The Jacob Ries Bottling works sent its first carload of 10,000 bottles of Rock Spring Table water to Chicago last Friday. The office of the Chicago branch was opened Monday of this week.
125 Years Ago: From the April 26, 1901 Shakopee Tribune
E. E. Douglas has rented the Jacob Pauly residence on Somerville street, and will remove from his present home in John Mertz’s house on May 1st. Mr. Douglas’s change of residence is for the purpose of getting a large garden, wherein some of his boys may find a vent to a good end.
100 Years Ago: From the April 29, 1926 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Paving on Trunk Highway from Shakopee to Jordan
Paving on State Highway No. 5 began Monday. Starting from the crossroad leading to Chaska, the work will proceed for two miles towards Jordan and then will be transferred two miles beyond the completed section, from which point the crew will work back to finish a four mile stretch of pavement. After finishing that, work will begin at the Women’s Reformatory and extend back to connect with the paved road at the crossroad to complete the entire ten-mile section of paving. Hanlon and Oaks, contractors, will have the road completed on or before September first.
75 Years Ago: From the April 26, 1951 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
War Defense P.T.A. Topic
What to expect in the event of an “A” bomb attack, and method of protecting life and property from its ravages, were depicted and discussed at the monthly meeting of the Parent and Teacher association meeting of the Parent and Teacher association meeting in the high school Monday night…
75 Years Ago: From the April 26, 1951 Shakopee Valley News
County Offices Move In Old Sheriff’s Home
May first, the traditional moving day, is still five days away but already county offices have completed their moving up at the Scott county courthouse.
Four offices are now housed in the former sheriff’s residence. Roman Schumacher and the welfare office is occupying the front portion of the former home while Sheriff W. B. (Rip) Schroeder and Deputy Don Miles have two rooms in the rear adjacent to the jail.
Miss Eunice Schaefer, Scott county selective service board is upstairs as is Veteran’s Service Officer Ed F. Smith. Lester Wolfram, county assessor, now has offices in the former sheriff’s office in the main building.
50 Years Ago: From the April 28, 1976 Shakopee Valley News
Franciscans present annual award to Dr. Pearson Saturday
Dr. Bror F. Pearson received the Franciscan International Award “for his witness to the healing ministry across the world” Saturday evening at the Marriott Inn in Bloomington…
25 Years Ago: From the April 26, 2001 Shakopee Valley News
Murphy’s fire cause not arson but unknown
The cause of the fire at Murphy’s Landing in Shakopee cannot be determined, but foul play has been ruled out.
The Jan. 17 fire, which destroyed administrative offices, a restaurant, shops and six apartments, did too much damage to determine the origin, according to Tom Neudahl, a deputy state fire marshal.
Murphy’s was to open this week for school tours. The regular season starts Memorial Day weekend. The park has moved its offices to a mobile home on site.
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