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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