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Remember When – Feb. 8, 2025

150 Years Ago: From the Feb. 11, 1875 Shakopee Argus

Why is it that the New Drug Store has met with considerable success in so short a time? Because its proprietor is satisfied with less profit than most of the business men in town.

125 Years Ago: From the Feb. 8, 1900 Scott County Argus

Next Sunday, February 11th, the congregation of the Presbyterian church will hold their farewell service in the old church building. A Program suitable to the occasion will be rendered, and all are invited to attend, especially the old residents of the city and such as were acquainted with organizing and building of the old house of worship. Service begins at 10:30 o’clock.

125 Years Ago: From the Feb. 9, 1900 Shakopee Tribune

Jacob Ries was a passenger to St. Paul, where he made a tour among his numerous customers using his famous carbonated beverages. He has this week received another car-load of bottles, which will now enable him to fill his extensive orders in this and other states. It is no boast to say that the “Jacob Ries Bottling Works” is the largest and best equipped of its kind in the north west, which is all due to the superior quality in the goods, and the able management of the business.

100 Years Ago: From the Feb. 13, 1925 Shakopee Argus

Early Morning Fire Destroys Stove Foundry

Shortly before three o’clock Tuesday morning the fire alarm wakened the community to the knowledge that a disastrous fire was raging in the Shakopee Stove company’s foundry in East Shakopee, and from the first it was almost certain that the frame building was doomed, the fire had gained such headway before it was discovered. John McCaffrey, who was attending a social gathering at the William Reilly home, saw the blaze and gave the alarm by telephone.

The fire department responded quickly but the flames spread with incredible rapidity over the dry timbers of the building and the foundry was burned to the ground, only the new steel warehouse which was built last summer, escaping destruction. In the warehouse were stored about 150 stoves, coal ranges and a few gas ranges, all that were saved of the stock. The main patterns also were lost…

100 Years Ago: From the Feb. 12, 1925 Shakopee Tribune

A roller skating rink will be opened in John Berens’ Hall tomorrow (Friday) evening, February 13. R. E. Lusk of Mankato is the proprietor of the rink and he informs us that his equipment includes 250 pairs of fibre wheel skates and a large military band organ with drum attachments. The rink will be open every afternoon and evening.

75 Years Ago: From the Feb. 9, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Buys Home Here

Glenn Boyd, Excelsior, state game warden, has purchased the Adolph Beuchtel house on W. Sixth street, it was learned. The Boyds plan to move into their new home about March 1. The Beuchtels plan to remain in Shakopee.

75 Years Ago: From the Feb. 9, 1950 Shakopee Valley News

Donkey Ball To Be Played Here

A hilarious evening is in store for local sports followers with Jack Moore’s original Donkey Basketball scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 22 at the high school…

50 Years Ago: From the Feb. 12, 1975 Shakopee Valley News

Coming along

Construction of the Toro plant in the Valley Center for Industry is coming along well in spite of the snowy weather. A couple of weeks ago only a steel skeleton was standing on the site; now the building is completely enclosed. Operations in the plant are expected to begin in just a few months.

25 Years Ago: From the Feb. 10, 2000 Shakopee Valley News

Going up

Workers from Northern States Power are assembling Shakopee Public Utilities’ Dean Lake electrical substation on County Road 16. The approximately $3 million project is expected to be complete this spring. It will power Valley Green Business Park and residential developments on the east and south sides of the city.

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Remember When – Feb. 1, 2025

150 Years Ago: From the Feb. 4, 1875 Shakopee Argus

Those boulders that have been lying around loose in our streets are all being picked up and deposited in the ravine on First street.

125 Years Ago: From the Feb. 1, 1900 Scott County Argus

Mike Bohlig has bought the old Presbyterian church structure and the three lots included in the property, and he will have it metamorphosed into a dwelling house.

125 Years Ago: From the Feb. 2, 1900 Shakopee Tribune

Little Miss Becker had a narrow escape, her presence of mind alone saving her from sure destruction. While crossing the H. & D. track on her way to school Monday morning she was knocked down by a moving freight car on the side track which she had not noticed as she was watching the train of cars attached to the engine on the main track. When the car struck her she fell between the rails, instead of trying to get up and run away, as one would suppose she would do, she had presence of mind enough to lay herself flat on the ground and the cars passed over her without injuring her in the least. Children in going to school in the morning should be cautious in crossing the tracks and watch cars both on the … track, for while … switches, as is frequently done here, there are moving cars on both tracks.

100 Years Ago: From the Feb. 6, 1925 Shakopee Argus

Lee Gelhaye is remodeling his place of business, removing the bar fixtures and transforming it into an up-to-date restaurant. When the work is complete Lee will be prepared to supply the wants of hungry patrons with anything they may desire, served with neatness and dispatch. The restaurant will be a needed addition to the city’s enterprises and will undoubtedly prosper.

100 Years Ago: From the Feb. 5, 1925 Shakopee Tribune

Charles Rose was appointed night police officer by chief of police, J. H. Ring last Saturday, to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of Frank Dressen. Mr. Rose went on duty Saturday night and will continue to serve in a temporary capacity until the position is permanently filled by action of the Common Council.

75 Years Ago: From the Feb. 2, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

St. Mary’s to Build School

Contracts for a large addition to St. Mary’s school were awarded this week, Rev. Father McRaith, pastor, announced. Total cost of the work, including equipment and architect fees will be approximately $113,000, Father McRaith said.

Plans provide for the construction of four large classrooms, a library and rest room on the ground floor, with an auditorium in the basement. The structure will be added to the south side of the present school…

75 Years Ago: From the Feb. 2, 1950 Shakopee Valley News

Alarms Turned in on Two Minor Fires

Two fire alarms during the bitter cold weather this week luckily were minor affairs. Monday evening, the department was called to Gelhaye’s cafe where grease in a ventilating flue became ignited. No damage was done. Yesterday morning they extinguished a small roof fire at Stainless Steel foundry.

50 Years Ago: From the Feb. 5, 1975 Shakopee Valley News

Merchant group plans winter sidewalk sale

A unique sales promotion, a Sidewalk Sale inside the KC Hall on County Road 82 in east Shakopee, will be held Thursday and Friday, February 6-7, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. both days.

Co-sponsored by Bill’s Toggery, Betti Lu’s, LaTour Shoe & Western Wear and the Shakopee Sport Stop, the so-called Sidewalk Sale will actually be an “inside” opportunity to save, Save, SAVE!

Not only will shoppers have the opportunity to browse the entire main floor of the KC Hall for special bargains, they will also have the chance to enjoy a lunch or snack at ridiculously low prices…

Plans are to sub-divide the main floor of the KC hall into various booths – providing a panorama of bargains similar to an outside sidewalk or garage sale.

25 Years Ago: From the Feb. 3, 2000 Shakopee Valley News

City, township to meet on annexation

Officials from the city of Shakopee and Jackson Township will meet next Tuesday to discuss the city’s possible annexation of a portion of the township. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Last week, the council reached an agreement on the part of Jackson the city would like to annex – just over 28 percent of the 7.5-square-mile township. The land includes the portion of the township bordered by County Road 79 on the east, County Road 78 on the south, and Highway 169 on the north and west. That would leave two non-contiguous portions of the township remaining…

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Remember When – Jan. 25, 2025

150 Years Ago: From the Jan. 28, 1875 Shakopee Argus

On the night of the Banquet some one took through mistake a fine table cloth belonging to Mrs. Condon. Another table cloth left in its place, is now at Mr. Storer’s store. The party who has taken the wrong table cloth will please return it.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 25, 1900 Scott County Argus

This week there has been a change of plans in regard to the new meat market, which Peter Schank and Aug. P. Lins were to open in the Argus block, as announced last week. The lease has been surrendered, and the matter now stands in status quo.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 26, 1900 Shakopee Tribune

Henry Mergens was a passenger to the twin cities Wednesday for the purpose of purchasing a set of tinner’s tools and machinery. He has rented the Ries building formerly occupied by J. C. Marx, where he will soon open a general repair and tin shop.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 30, 1925 Shakopee Argus

Purchased Interest In Local Oil Station

Last Friday a partnership was formed between B. P. Johnson and Leo Marschall, the latter having purchased one half interest in the new filling station owned and conducted by the former. Less than a year ago Mr. Johnson completed the new station and along about the middle of last April he opened for business. From the first the business began to grow and it grew steadily until it had reached a stage where he could no longer handle it alone satisfactorily, hence he decided to take on a partner…

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 29, 1925 Shakopee Tribune

Upon hearing rumors about town that the American Range Corporation had purchased the Shakopee Stove Co. of this city, we checked the matter up with Louis R. Rolfe, manager of the American Range Corporation and he informed us that the rumor was premature. He stated, however, that negotiations are being made in this connection but as yet are not completed.

75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 26, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

New Public School Assured As Voters Approve Bonds

In one of the heaviest votes ever cast in a school election here, 913 ballots were recorded with 702 favoring and 211 opposing the bond issue.

The outcome was virtually a complete reversal of balloting on the same proposition last July when 867 voters went to the polls with 487 voting “no” and 380 voting “yes.”…

75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 26, 1950 Shakopee Valley News

Minneapolis-Shakopee Highways Is Heaviest Traveled Rural Road

Heaviest traveled undivided lane highway in the rural area of Minnesota is the Shakopee-Minneapolis highway, No. 212 and 169 according to traffic count totals reported by the Minnesota highway department this week.

The count made at the automatic recorder station located three miles northeast of Shakopee registered a daily average of 6,610 cars for the three lane road – the famous “bottleneck” between Shakopee and Minneapolis- It was an increase of 5.5 per cent over 1948…

50 Years Ago: From the Jan. 29, 1975 Shakopee Valley News

Rodeo will be replaced

Shakopee Chamber of Commerce board of directors, at a meeting Monday, voted unanimously to discontinue the rodeo as part of the Shak-O-Valley Day celebration. Rodeos had been a part of the annual event for the past dozen years.

Loss of revenue, conflicting dates and poor local attendance were cited as primary reasons for discontinuing the event. The Lions convention, Fireman’s convention and graduation all fall on the dates planned for this year, June 6-7…

25 Years Ago: From the Jan. 27, 2000 Shakopee Valley News

Track card club wins approval

Since everything there was to say or ask apparently had been said or asked, the Minnesota Racing Commission’s approval of a card club at Canterbury Park in Shakopee last week was an anticlimactic nonevent.

On a unanimous vote with no significant discussion, the commission approved the plan of operation for the card club of Jan. 19. The vote was a culmination of public hearings and dozens of behind-the-scenes meetings involving the city, track officials, the state Gambling Control Board, Shakopee police, and the Racing Commission…

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Remember When – Jan. 18, 2025

150 Years Ago: From the Jan. 21, 1875 Shakopee Argus

To Let—A job of grading in the township of Eagle Creek. Apply to Frank McGrade.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 18, 1900 Scott County Argus

The new poles are being put in place by the telephone crew. The route will be the same as at present, the council having rescinded its action giving them the right to follow Lewis street to the school house, and thence out of town by way of Sixth. The only change in appearance, then, will be in the increased hight and improved appearance of the poles and guys, and the manner of stringing the wires. Through the business district the poles will be about forty feet high, planed and painted and straight as an arrow. Each carries two crossbars 12 feet long, capable of carrying a dozen wires each.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 19, 1900 Shakopee Tribune

Peter Schank has this week leased the room recently vacated by Druggist M. A. Deutsch in the old Argus block and he will in the near future open a meat market. Mr. Schank is a very experienced butcher and well known in this community, and as his location promises to give us a model meat market, under a good management, success is assured.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 23, 1925 Shakopee Argus

Tuesday night’s storm caused the Sherman Turner home to be “snowbound.” When Mr. Turner prepared to take his car out, found it impossible to get it thru the snow to town where he hired a team in order to deliver the mail.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 22, 1925 Shakopee Tribune

A committee of local business men representing the Shakopee Business Men’s Bureau called on the owners of a steel door manufacturing plant in St. Paul Monday, to discuss with the members of this firm a proposition relative to moving their plant to Shakopee. No definite decision was reached and it is probable further conferences will be held.

75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 19, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Moldenhauer in New Location on W. First Street

With the expiration of his lease on the Hartmann building where he has operated a food market for the past five years, A. C. Moldenhauer has moved his market to a new location in the former Shoenecker market on W. First street…

75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 19, 1950 Shakopee Valley News

Gene Autry Leave Train At Shakopee Last Saturday Morning, Continues Trip By Taxi

Local spectators who happened to be in the vicinity of the Omaha depot here Saturday were google-eyed to see Gene Autry and his troupe—minus Champion. (For the benefit of adults in town, Champion appears to be the name of a horse that accompanies the western movie star).

Autry was enroute to Minneapolis on the early morning train from Omaha. However, the train was delayed at Shakopee when a coach had to be side-tracked for repairs.

After waiting for nearly an hour, Autry began to doubt if he would make his radio broadcast on schedule in Minneapolis so he called Les Brown of the Shakopee Taxi Service. Brown drove the party into Minneapolis.

50 Years Ago: From the Jan. 22, 1975 Shakopee Valley News

Good neighbor pharmacy policy at Eastman Drug

Keith Eastman, Pharmacist-owner of Eastman Drug in the Shakopee Shops Center called attention to the new Good Neighbor Pharmacy policy now in effect at Eastman Drug this week.

The Shakopee drug store is now a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Organization that combines buying power in offering unique sales promotions.

“Shoppers often are lured by one-day promotions, special sales events, etc.,” said Eastman, while calling attention to the fact that Good Neighbor Pharmacy drug stores offer two-week sales.

According to the plan, shoppers aren’t restricted to one or two day sales, but rather a genuine two-week period of special name brand merchandise at real discount prices…

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Remember When – Jan. 11, 2025

150 Years Ago: From the Jan. 14, 1875 Shakopee Argus

Mr. J. W. Whitmore of the City Shoeing Shop, is erecting a new shop to be occupied by him, on the lot opposite to his former place of business.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 11, 1900 Scott County Argus

Last Monday afternoon Mr. Peterson, lessee of the Druke farm near the high trestle, set fire to some corn stalks in a field, and the fire ran through the meadow to a group of haystacks, about fifteen in number, and burned every one of them to the ground. August Vogel was the heaviest loser. 40 tons owned by him were destroyed, and 15 tons belonging to Mr. Schoolmeister were burned. There was some insurance on the property, but the loss is still an appreciable one.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 12, 1900 Shakopee Tribune

At the regular meeting of the common council held last Tuesday evening the Packing House was finally transferred to Jacob Schank by a vote of 9 years and no nays. The Bell Telephone Company was granted a franchise to erect poles along Lewis street, removing those on First street. Two ordinances to regulate peddlers, shows and auctioneers were passed.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 16, 1925 Shakopee Argus

Will Open New Venture Here

On another page of issue will be found an ad to the effect that Miss Jean Budde will open a Beauty Parlor in the rear of the Brunswick Music Shop in the John Berens building, next Monday, January 19.

The Beauty parlor has been tastily decorated in blue and white, with a separate booth and prettily appointed waiting room…

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 15, 1925 Shakopee Tribune

Jos. C. Munsch Sporting New Delivery Wagons

Jos. C. Munsch has replaced his old milk delivery wagons with two new handsome wagons which are exact duplicates in appearance and construction. These new wagons are nicely printed in white and trimmed with red and gray borders. The Holstein trade mark in four colors appears on each side of both of the wagons…

75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 12, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

School Board Sets Bond Election Date

Voters of Independent School District No. 1 will vote Jan. 12 on a new $140,000 bond issue, to supplement the present funds for enlarging and modernizing the public school on its present site…

If the contemplated election carries, plans will be continued for a new, modern building, using the present 1929 section as a nucleus. The sections build in 1880 and 1907 would be torn down. Bids will be received immediately if the proposal is voted, school board members said, and construction could easily be started by March 1.

50 Years Ago: From the Jan. 15, 1975 Shakopee Valley News

Lt. Gov. presents official Bicentennial flag, certificate to city council Tuesday

Lieutenant Governor Rudy Perpich appeared before the Shakopee Common Council Tuesday evening, making the official presentation of the American Revolution Bicentennial flag and certificate to city officials. George Muenchow and Ray Foslid accepted on behalf of the city…

25 Years Ago: From the Jan. 13, 2000 Shakopee Valley News

Children’s pediatric unit opens at medical center

Shakopee’s St. Francis Regional Medical Center entered a new era last week with the opening of a pediatric unit staffed by Children’s Hospitals and Clinics.

Children’s St. Francis, which opened last week on Wednesday, will serve a growing population of young people, said officials from Children’s and St. Francis…

The Children’s unit will care for hospitalized babies, children and teens. Young patients admitted for common illnesses, such as asthma, flu and respiratory viruses, will be placed in the pediatric unit, as will those recovering from surgery, such as routine ear, nose and throat procedures. The Shakopee unit will also care for youngsters hospitalized for minor injuries…

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Remember When – Jan. 4, 2025

150 Years Ago: From the Jan. 7, 1875 Shakopee Argus

The “American House” barely escaped being destroyed by fire on Tuesday last, owing to a defective flue. One straw bed was burned, when it was discovered and the fire extinguished.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 4, 1900 Scott County Argus

The new engine is being put in place in the Jacob Ries Bottling works this week. It is double the power of the old one and will add much to the efficiency of the manufacturing department.

125 Years Ago: From the Jan. 5, 1900 Shakopee Tribune

Henry Mergens has severed his connection with E. J. Gellenbeck, where he has been employed as foreman in the tin and repair shop for the 15 years past. He has not decided as to what he will do in the future but intends to follow up his trade. The long experience and practice has made him a peer in that profession. We sincerely wish him success in his future occupation.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 9, 1925 Shakopee Argus

The Shakopee A. C.’s will meet a speedy aggregation in the South St. Paul Hook ’Em Cows on the Dawson floor Sunday afternoon. Both teams have kept intact during the holidays and have gotten in strenuous practice and both are expected to do exceptional work in Sunday’s game. January 11th is the date and 2:30 P. M. the time.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 8, 1925 Shakopee Tribune

John A. Duffy to Open Law Office in Shakopee

Shakopee now can boast of a new lawyer, as John A. Duffy, who has resided in Savage, this county, practically all of his life, opened an office in the Southworth Block today. Mr. Duffy is well known to all of our readers especially those who reside in Scott County and he has a host of friends who wish him the best of success in his new professional venture…

75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 5, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Miklethun Moves to New Location on First Street

Miklethun Motors has moved to its new location in the former Anderson garage building on E. First street.

Although the planned remodelling of the structure will not be completed until later, the mechanical department is in full operation, Larry Miklethun, owner, said this week.

The present staff, which includes Harold Huss and Cyril Sames, has been augmented by the addition of August Schesso, who was formerly employed in the Anderson garage. The service department has been expanded…

75 Years Ago: From the Jan. 5, 1950 Shakopee Valley News

Night Parking on Streets Illegal

Motorists were asked not to park their cars at night on the streets in Shakopee’s business district during the winter by Edgar Bolz, street superintendent and R. G. “Pat” Theilen, chief of police. They pointed out that it is not only seriously interferes with the work of the snow removal crews but also violates a city ordinance. If necessary, tow trucks will be called to tow the cars away with the owner getting assessed the costs.

50 Years Ago: From the Jan. 8, 1975 Shakopee Valley News

To open Shakopee office

H & R Block, Inc., America’s largest income tax service announced this week the opening of an office at 415 1st Avenue in Shakopee. The firm operates over 6,000 offices throughout the United States and Canada.

Manager of the Shakopee office, Donald L. Mueller, is a Minneapolis native with three years of income tax experience as a consultant…

25 Years Ago: From the Jan. 6, 2000 Shakopee Valley News

Problems delay renovation of county courthouse

Although the link between the new Scott County Justice Center and the old Government Center has been opened, the renovation of the first phase of the 26-year-old building is running behind schedule.

Depending on what facets of the first phase of the $3.7 million construction project are examined, construction is anywhere from four to 10 weeks behind schedule, said county Deputy Administrator Gary Shelton.

The main causes of the delays, Shelton said, involve unforeseen mechanical problems and also materials which have taken far longer to deliver and install than previously anticipated…

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Remember When – Dec. 28, 2024

150 Years Ago: From the Dec. 31, 1874 Shakopee Argus

The school house in the town of Jackson (Dist. No. 58) burned down on Tuesday night. It was insured and the actual loss will be small.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 28, 1899 Scott County Argus

The employes of the Minnesota Stove company are enjoying a vacation of ten days covering the holidays. This is the first shut-down of the foundry for many months, hence the rest is not an unwelcome one to the large number of workmen employed therein.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 29, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

The Lutheran congregation had a large and beautifully decorated tree displayed at their church Sunday and Christmas evening. The exercises on the first evening’s program were in the German and on the final night in the English language. The church was, on both occasions, filled to the last seat.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 2, 1925 Shakopee Argus

Two more gifts were awarded last Wednesday evening to those holding the lucky numbers were a floor lamp, given by the Scherkenbach Hardware and Electric Supply, which was won by Harvey Ince. The lamp is a beauty and much appreciated as a gift. The other gift was a twelve piece silver set (knives and forks) awarded to Mrs. John Hirscher and presented by Fred Berens. The gifts are both useful and attractive and more than one, no doubt, is hoping for better luck next time.

100 Years Ago: From the Jan. 1, 1925 Shakopee Tribune

Skating Rink Now Open to the Public

The Shakopee community skating rink on Shakopee Avenue was opened to the public last Friday evening. The rink is a very fine one and is being greatly enjoyed by followers of the sport…

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 29, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Movie Shown for Reform Inmates

Inmates and officers of the state reformatory for women were treated to their annual Christmas movie party Monday afternoon at the Shakopee theatre, as guests of Dr. F. H. Buck, institution physician.

Thursday evening the annual Christmas party was held for inmates and their officers, and last Wednesday evening a joint program was presented by the Presbyterian church and the institutional choirs…

Reformatory officials announced there would be other entertainment scheduled for the inmates this week.

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 29, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

Sgt. Moriarty Has Audience With Pope

M/Sgt. Patrick Moriarty, Shakopee soldier on duty with the occupation forces in Germany, was granted an audience with Pope Pius at the Vatican on December 8, it was learned in Shakopee this week.

He was granted a 20 minute audience with the Holy Father, the report indicated. Subject of the audience was the welfare of the German Youth.

He was given two rosaries that had been blessed by the Pope…

50 Years Ago: From the Jan. 1, 1975 Shakopee Valley News

Scott County to have own mental health center in 1975

The Scott-Carver Mental Health Center will cease to exist as of December 31, 1974. In its place two new agencies will appear, one center located in each county.

Negotiations are currently underway with staff members at the current center regarding their transfer to either the Carver County unit or the Scott County unit.

On Tuesday of last week, Scott County commissioners appointed a new Mental Health Board, an interim board that will function until the state approves the Scott County Human Service Plan.

25 Years Ago: From the Dec. 30, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

City buys land, hoping to lure businesses west

If you’re a developer looking for, say, 26.42 acres for a new or relocating business, the City of Shakopee wants to talk to you.

Hoping to entice commercial development to the west side of the city, the City Council, by a 4-1 vote on Dec. 7, approved the purchase of an additional 2.84-acre parcel for $95,100.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) had acquired the land for possible right-of-way prior to the construction of Highway 169 south of Shakopee Town Square. The parcel — which formerly was the site of Gopher State Truck Stop – along with the 23.58 acres the council unanimously voted to purchase earlier this fall, gives the city just over 26 acres with highway frontage. The council’s hope is that the land is attractive enough to entice a commercial developer…

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Remember When – Dec. 21, 2024

150 Years Ago: From the Dec. 24, 1874 Shakopee Argus

Mr. John Berens and E. J. Gellenbeck, two enterprising young men of this city, have opened a dry goods and notion store, where they will be pleased to see their friends and give them the advantages of good bargains. See adv’t in another column.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 21, 1899 Scott County Argus

John Bally, the aged medicine peddler, was examined in the Probate Court, yesterday afternoon, before Drs. Smith and Reiter, and committed to the hospital for the insane at St. Peter.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 22, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

The new Presbyterian church is now nearly completed and is a very neat appearing and quite a roomy structure.

100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 26, 1924 Shakopee Argus

Shakopee Folks Join Radio Circle

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bandy of Shakopee have been elected charter members of “Radio Farmers Democracy,” the national radio farm organization sponsored by the Agricultural Foundation Broadcasting Station W LS, according to word received here.

The club, which will be conducted from the firesides of its members much as a farm bureau is conducted in community halls, will meet over the radio every Tuesday evening at eight o’clock to deal with farm problems as they arise. The sole obligation of membership is the pledge to give one’s best thought toward the solution of the many difficulties confronting American agriculture.

100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 25, 1924 Shakopee Tribune

Local Girl Pictured in Advertisement

Last Sunday’s rotogravure section of the Minneapolis Tribune carried an advertisement of the Minneapolis School of Beauty Culture in which the pictures of all of the latest graduates of the school were reproduced. These pictures were arranged very effectively about the ad as decorations on a Christmas tree.

Among these pictures was the likeness of Miss Regina Budde of this city, who recently completed a three months’ course at the school. Miss Budde informs us that she intends to remain at her home in Shakopee until she receives employment in a place that is reasonably close to Shakopee, which would make frequent visits here possible.

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 22, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Benefit Cage Game Planned

To help raise funds to purchase new uniforms for the Shakopee high school basketball team, a group of former local cage stars will meet the high school regulars in a benefit game in the auditorium Tuesday night, Dec. 27, it was announced.

Although the roster of the alumni team has not been disclosed, men promoting the event said the string will include players who held the spotlight as far back as 1926.

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 22, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

Commercial Club Pledges Support Special School Bond Election Here

By a unanimous vote, the members of the Shakopee Commercial club adopted the report of the special 20 man school committee and pledged their unqualified support when the school question is again placed before the voters early next year.

The action came at the annual meeting of the group. R. D. Johnson, owner of the Gamble Store, was named president of the club for 1950 by a unanimous vote. He succeeds Jim Covington who steps down December 31…

25 Years Ago: From the Dec. 23, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

City among metro housing leaders

Shakopee was among the Twin Cities metropolitan-area leaders in new housing starts in November, according to the Builders Association of the Twin Cities.

Lakeville topped the list for the month with 56 permits issued, followed by Woodbury with 47, and Maple Grove with 41. Buffalo recorded 93 planned units for the month, followed by Shakopee with 87.

For the first 11 months of the year, Woodbury continued to be the leader among suburbs with 733 permits issued for 1,592 units. Lakeville was second in permits with 623, but fifth in the number of units with 690. Maple Grove was third in permits and units with 527 and 805 respectively. Shakopee was second in units with 946, but fifth in permits with 417. Blaine was fourth in both categories, with 443 permits and 693 planned units…

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Remember When – Dec. 14, 2024

150 Years Ago: From the Dec. 17, 1874 Shakopee Argus

The new Union Depot is finished and is now occupied by the agents of the two companies, telegraph operators, &c. It is finished up in fine style inside and out, and is conveniently arranged both for employees and travelers.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 14, 1899 Scott County Argus

Henry C. Schroeder has moved his office, that of the City Recorder, from H. J. Peck’s office in the How block to Julius A. Coller’s office over the First National Bank.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 15, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

Wm. F. Duffy has already improved the appearance of his grocery store and is now adding new store furniture and fixtures which all goes to show the spirit of the new proprietor.

100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 19, 1924 Shakopee Argus

P. W. Moore, who has been conducting a general wood work shop in this city for some time past has suspended operations, for the present at least, and has gone to Hastings where he will do mill wright work for the King Midas Mill Co. that is being operated there under the able supervision of H. F. Betow, formerly of this city. Mr. Moore left Monday, but his family will remain in Shakopee indefinitely.

100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 18, 1924 Shakopee Tribune

Leo Huss Is Issued Patent on Pump Jack

Leo J. Huss of this city, who designed, made and is manufacturing a pump jack invented by him some time ago, was issued a patent on his invention by the National Patent Office at Washington, D. C., under date of December 8.

Tuesday evening’s Minneapolis Journal carried a list of Minnesota inventors to whom patents were issued by the patent office on December 9. Leo J. Huss of this city listed among these inventors to whom patents were issued.

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 15, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

4 Rinks to Open to City Skaters

Four municipal skating rinks will be ready by next Sunday if the present cold weather continues. Two of the rinks, started Monday by James Rein, overseer of parks, will be located in the Recreational park. One will be on Shakopee avenue between the Novak and Dreese properties, and another in Holmes park.

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 15, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

Stemmer New Manager Of Indians As Shakopee Enters River League

By a vote of the league directors, Shakopee and Chaska were admitted to the Minnesota River league for the 1950 season. Addition of the two teams will make that league a ten team loop.

Long stalwarts of the Minnesota Valley league, the move of Chaska and Shakopee to the River loop should prove a popular measure with fans in this area, inasmuch as Shakopee and Chaska have more traditional rivalry with River teams than they do with Valley teams.

At the same time, Joseph Hirscher, president of the Shakopee Recreational Association, announced that Warren Stemmer will manage the Shakopee Indians next year assisted by W. B. “Rip” Schroeder…

50 Years Ago: From the Dec. 18, 1974 Shakopee Valley News

Tahpah Park beginning to assume final form

Tahpah Park, an on-going project of the Shakopee Jaycees, is beginning to assume its final form after a full work program carried on through the summer and fall months.

It is expected that three softball diamonds will be ready for play in the early summer of 1975, depending upon the type of spring weather experienced here and the scheduling of play in various leagues…

Future plans call for a football field and a baseball diamond at the Tahpah Park site. Work on those facilities is in the early stages…

25 Years Ago: From the Dec. 16, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

School district’s fund balance dips

While the audit report for the 1998-99 school year revealed few surprises, Shakopee School Board members on Monday expressed some concern over the dwindling general fund balance.

Accountant Daryl DeKane presented an overview of the district’s key financial statistics for the last fiscal year. The audit report revealed that the district ended the year June 30 with an unreserved balance of just over $1 million, which translates to about 4.3 percent of the $23.6 million operating budget. The board target is to end each year find funds totaling 8 percent of the budget to carry over to the next year…

Superintendent Bob Ostlund said that part of the reason for the dip is that the district started out the last school year with less state funding than anticipated, particularly in the areas of special education and teacher training.

As the board begins planning for next year’s budget, “our goal will be to build [the balance] back up,” Ostlund assured.

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Remember When – Dec. 7, 2024

150 Years Ago: From the Dec. 10, 1874 Shakopee Argus

Santa Claus has made an assignment to Schroeder.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 7, 1899 Scott County Argus

Rev. A. W. Wright spent Monday and Tuesday in Minneapolis, looking after the stained glass windows which are to adorn the new Presbyterian church. All the windows in the auditorium will be of stained glass, and there will be two memorial windows, one for the Rev. Samuel W. Pond, and the other for Mrs. Julia A. Lord, and also a Christian Endeavor window containing the C. E. monogram and the society word “Mizpah.” The windows will be ready for shipment by the 20th, and it is thought that it will be possible to hold the Christmas services in the new church.

125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 8, 1899 Shakopee Tribune

At Nic Mechtel’s confectionery store you make your own prices this season. Going out of business and everything must be sold.

100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 12, 1924 Shakopee Argus

A huge snow plow made its first appearance this season, in town Wednesday morning. Four busses operated by the Boulevard Co. were stalled on highway No. 5, late Monday evening and were not released until the snow plow had cleared the way the following morning. It was a monstrous machine, being no more informed, about eight feet high and eighteen feet wide.

100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 11, 1924 Shakopee Tribune

Thermometer Drops 34 Degrees in Two Days

The weather man is now dishing out real old-fashioned Minnesota December weather as the thermometer dropped 34 degrees from Monday until Wednesday. According to the weather report furnished us by Strunk’s Drug Store, the thermometer registered 24 above last Monday and dropped to 10 below Wednesday. While this is quite severe weather for December 10th, it is not as cold as it was on the same date five and seven years ago, as on December 10, 1917, the thermometer registered 20 below and on the same date in 1919, 18 below…

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 8, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune

Miklethun Buys Anderson Garage

In a transaction completed here last Week, Lawrence Miklethun purchased the garage business formerly operated by James Anderson.

Miklethun, who now operates a Pontiac agency and garage, will continue the agency in his new location and expects to complete the move this month. He also contemplates extensive remodelling work for early spring.

Anderson, who has been the Buick agent here for several years, following his return from military service, said Tuesday that he had no plans for the immediate future.

75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 8, 1949 Shakopee Valley News

County Historical Society Organized

The Scott County Historical Society was revived Thursday evening, December 1st, 1949, in the Commissioner’s Room at the Court House in Shakopee, in a meeting that was called for that purpose through the efforts of Archer Grahn of the Minnesota State Historical Society. About twenty men and women were present…

50 Years Ago: From the Dec. 11, 1974 Shakopee Valley News

Program to prevent shoplifting

Members of the Shakopee Senior High’s Distributive Education Clubs of America presented a program on shoplifting to all the 4th, 5th and 6th graders at the public elementaries.

The presentation, part of S.T.E.M. – Shoplifting Takes Everybody’s Money, gave students facts on shoplifting. DECA members gave a sit on what happens to shoplifters and Shakopee police officers were also present to tell students what happens to those who are caught stealing…

25 Years Ago: From the Dec. 9, 1999 Shakopee Valley News

County maps out five-year, $28 million road plans

Although there are plenty of potential potholes yet to clear before the construction crews start their work, Scott County is considering $28 million in highway and bridge capital improvement projects (CIP) over the next five years.

But county officials concede the proposed improvements to a 350-mile transportation system aren’t nearly enough to keep up with needs of a county whose population growth has far exceeded expectations.

Of the 70 miles of county roads that are 50 years or older, 44 are not slated for improvements in the next five years. Of the 102 miles of roads that are 30 to 50 years old, 95 are not scheduled for work between 2000 and 2004.

Scott County Engineer Brad Larson said the reason is simple: Money…

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