150 Years Ago: From the Dec. 3, 1874 Shakopee Argus
The Railroad Commissioners in view of the numerously signed petition of citizens in the Minnesota Valley, have determined that the Mankato Express shall run as heretofore, and that the fare be increased to five cents a mile upon the road.
125 Years Ago: From the Nov. 30, 1899 Scott County Argus
The mill warehouse which has stood for years alongside the switchtracks of the Milwaukee road is being cut apart and removed to its site west of the mill and alongside the new sidetrack. Aug. Woehling & Co. are doing the work.
125 Years Ago: From the Dec. 1, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
Master Walter Huth, the 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Huth had the misfortune of being kicked in the face by one of their horses last Friday. His upper lip was cut so that the doctor had to put in three stitches and his face was otherwise badly bruised.
100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 5, 1924 Shakopee Argus
New Music Shoppe
A music shoppe that will be a delight to all music lovers is the promise made by August (Skinny) Krueger and Art Pass. These enterprising and progressive young men will open their place of business the first part of next week, the location being the store recently vacated by Fred Berens in the Berens block.
They will handle a complete line of Brunswick phonographs, including Brunswick and Columbia records and sheet music. Later in the season other makes of machines will be added. It is a pleasure to note the energy and vim displayed by these young men and we trust that their success may be complete.
100 Years Ago: From the Dec. 4, 1924 Shakopee Tribune
Work on Skating Rink Is Progressing Steadily
The skating rink being constructed on the Marx lots at Lewis Street and Shakopee Avenue is now nearing completion. A warming house has been built on the location and lighting fixtures installed…
75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 1, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Legionnaires Remodel Club
Armed with hammers, pinch bars and saws, a group of volunteer Legionnaires began the job of remodeling and renovating the Legion club Tuesday night.
According to R. J. Mertz, commander, plans provide for moving a partition between the present bar room and small meeting room and moving the bar from its present location to the north room. The present barroom is to become the lobby and lounge.
Sale of a piece of property 45 feet by 60 feet on the north side of the club to the Northwestern Bell Telephone company is also contemplated, Mertz said.
Other plans call for painting and redecorating, and general improvement of the facilities offered at the club.
75 Years Ago: From the Dec. 1, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
New Heating Plant In Lutheran Church
Work on the installation of a new two burner gas furnace in St. John Lutheran church is nearing completion. The job necessitated the installation of new hot and cold air ducts for an entirely new heating system.
50 Years Ago: From the Dec. 4, 1974 Shakopee Valley News
MCIW will lose POP program in December
On May 1, POP (Property Offender Program) was conceived at the Minnesota Correctional Institution for Women. It was to be a pilot program lasting three to six months; at the expiration of that period of time, program evaluation would take place…
“It is the recommendation of the State Department of Corrections that, as of December, our POP program will be integrated into the program at Lino Lakes,” chief administrator Jackie Fleming said this week.
Shifting of the program has a two-fold purpose, according to Ms. Fleming. First, Lino Lakes will integrate the Shakopee program into an existing program for pre-release residents and, secondly, economic factors were considered.
“By transferring the POP program, we will be able to cut staff, close a cottage and save money,” Ms. Fleming said. Approximately 10 women will be affected by the transfer of the program. Eight staff members, all part-time relief persons, will be dismissed.
Loss of the program will create a change in emphasis at MCIW, where historically the majority of women committed had been sentenced because of property offenses. During a period from July, 1972 to December, 1973, 66 percent of all admissions were property offenders…
25 Years Ago: From the Dec. 2, 1999 Shakopee Valley News
Shakopee listed among housing-starts leaders
In October, Shakopee was again among the new-housing growth leaders in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area suburbs, according to the Builders Association of the Twin Cities.
Woodbury continued its role as the housing-starts leader in the Twin Cities for October, with 65 permits issued for 142 units.
Blaine was second for the month with 51 permits for 140 units, followed by Maple Grove with 49 permits and 102 units and Shakopee, with 48 permits for 76 units…
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