125 Years Ago: From the April 26, 1900 Scott County Argus
The M. E. church structure is almost level with the ground. The contractors are taking it entirely to pieces rather than saw it into sections for removal. The corner stone was digged out and the box within it removed, but moisture had got into it, the box was almost ready to fall in pieces, and the contents were mere molds of clay, amongst which could be discerned by breaking the lumps one way, the words of a hymnal and a Bible. The stone was laid with appropriate ceremonies 32 years ago.
125 Years Ago: From the April 27, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
Last Sunday morning shortly after 12 o’clock fire was discovered in the frame building at the alley on Holmes street opposite the old skating rink. The building being an old one and filled with highly combustible material the fire spread so rapidly that in a few minutes the building was enveloped in flames towering high into the air, the heat was so intense that there was danger for nearby buildings and the firemen were kept on the watch, but as the air was very clam, the fire was easily kept from spreading. The building was owned by Frank Buch and occupied by Doctor Fischer as a straw shed and store room for his sleigh, cutter and stoves. The loss to Doctor Fischer is about $300 with no insurance. The general supposition is that the fire was incendiary but there is no trace as to the miscreant.
100 Years Ago: From the May 1, 1925 Shakopee Argus
New Pipe Organ
The pipe organ at St. Mark’s church has been taken out to make room for a handsome new one which will be installed as speedily as possible. While St. Mark’s is without an organ no high masses will be celebrated and no afternoon services will be held on Sundays. The new organ will be dedicated as soon as it is in readiness, probably early in June.
100 Years Ago: From the April 30, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
A group of local men have conceived the idea of starting a gun club in Shakopee and for the purpose of organizing the club, have decided to hold a meeting in the Leo Huss blacksmith shop, Friday evening, May 1, commencing at 7 o’clock. Local hunters and all who are interested in this movement are invited to be present at this meeting.
75 Years Ago: From the April 27, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Rev. H. J. Byrne Named Pastor of St. Mary’s
Rev. Henry J. Byrne, for the past eight years pastor of St. Anastasia church of Hutchinson has been named pastor of St. Mary’s church of Shakopee, it was disclosed this week. Father Byrne succeeds the late Rev. Michael A. McRaith…
75 Years Ago: From the April 27, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
Red Owl Store To Have Glass Front
Construction of a new plate glass front at the Red Owl Store is underway this week. According to Leo Robeck, owner, the front will have three large plate glass pane while the lower portion will be of brick and stucco. With the exception of the front, the entire store has been completely remodeled in the past two years.
50 Years Ago: From the April 30, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
Stockers announce Gambles grand opening
Ron and Dotty Stocker announced this week their grand opening of the Shakopee Gambles hardware store on Lewis between First and Second Avenues.
25 Years Ago: From the April 27, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
Book recounts early days of river valley
As a boy living along the Minnesota River, E.J. Pond watched in awe as Indian braves from the Sioux and Chippewa bands clashed in May 1858.
Interviewed by a feature writer in 1925, a 77-year-old Pond recalled the days before Shakopee became a city, when Native American families camped on the banks of the mighty river and warmed themselves by the fire in the Pond home.
His and other pioneer tales are included in a book published last month by the Shakopee Heritage Society, “Recollections of Early Pioneers, 1925” was released as a fund-raiser for the fledgling club.
Formed in April 1999, the Shakopee Heritage Society boasts 21 members and meets about four times a year…
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4 replies on “Remember When – April 26, 2025”
Thanks you to Wes! Always fun to read this old news!
Thanks, Edie!
I agree with Edie…please keep this up!
Thanks, Neil! That is the intent. Content through 2025 is queued, getting photos for most posts that don’t have them yet. Then on to 2026 prep. Counting the Valley News only years, I think this is year 11 of doing this?