150 Years Ago: From the May 13, 1875 Shakopee Argus
The City Justices want permission to hold their courts in the City Hall—that is the question.
125 Years Ago: From the May 10, 1900 Scott County Argus
The grounds on which stands the new Presbyterian church are being graded and sodded. The fence surrounding the parsonage adjacent has been removed, and the whole effect is very gratifying to the eye.
125 Years Ago: From the May 11, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
Quite a large stock of telephone material is being restored in the old Tribune building awaiting the completion of the local telephone exchange.
100 Years Ago: From the May 15, 1925 Shakopee Argus
Graduation
Shakopee High school will graduate a class of thirteen young people at commencement exercises to be held at Dawson’s hall, Friday evening, May 29th. There will be no address this year, the program including only school talent…
100 Years Ago: From the May 14, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
M. J. Berens & Sons recently installed a display refrigerator counter in their grocery department which adds materially to the appearance and service facilities of this department as the refrigerator counter is equipped with an ice compartment in connection with the glass covered counter display space.
75 Years Ago: From the May 11, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Sells Interest in Argus-Tribune to Associate
In a transaction effective May 1, James B. Hall, former co-owner of the Argus-Tribune, disposed of his interests to his partner, Frank Strunk who is now the sole owner of the publishing, printing and office supply business.
Mr. Strunk and Mr. Hall had been associated in the operation of the business since 1945 when they purchased the plant from its former owner, W. F. Duffy.
Mr. Hall, recuperating from a recent illness, has made no plans for the immediate future.
75 Years Ago: From the May 11, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
Plan Revamping Of Council Room
Possibility of remodeling the city council chambers and the firemen’s meeting room was discussed by the council at their regular meeting Tuesday. In addition, much routine business was transacted.
The city building committee is investigating plans to remove parts of the raised platform upon which the aldermen sit and to replace individual chairs with large tables.
The tables would be large enough for 16 people to sit around. That would provide places for the mayor, nine aldermen, city attorney, recorder and assistant, and visitors.
Melvin Lebens, head of Lebenscraft, cabinet makers, talked to the council and explained the various tables and arrangements that might be made. The committee is to get cost estimates of remodeling the chambers and also redecorating the firemen’s quarters…
50 Years Ago: From the May 14, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
School board reaffirms stand on proposed 11th Ave. construction
Shakopee school board members passed a resolution Monday evening reaffirming a previously stated opinion concerning support of proposed 11th Avenue that is planned for the northern edge of the new Junior High school site along the Scenic Heights addition and ordered copies be sent to Shakopee city officials.
That same resolution, however, called for all possible attempts to control the flow of traffic on 11th Avenue and hence through the residential area of Scenic Heights…
25 Years Ago: From the May 11, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
Clinton may visit city Friday
President Clinton is expected to visit a farm near Shakopee Friday to promote what he believes are benefits to farmers if trade is normalized with China.
Details had not been released late Wednesday morning, but U.S. Rep. David Minge confirmed plans for the visit. The president had been expected to visit a farm near New Ulm, but the White House determined that Scott County would be more suitable because it’s closer to the Twin Cities where Clinton’s plane would land.
Minge’s press secretary, Jason Kelly, said the congressman got a warm reception earlier this week when he approached the White House about a visit by the president.
Sites were being scouted by the Secret Service and Minge’s office on Wednesday…
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