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Also on today's calendar: 2026 Festival General Admission and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Did ICE Really Show Up at the Shakopee Wacipi Powwow? (nativenewsonline.net) — Leaders of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community say no ICE agents were at their recent Wacipi in Shakopee; the people in question were military service members learning about Dakota culture, alongside tribal security and a police liaison. The article explains how a misleading video spread online amid broader statewide tensions over federal immigration enforcement, and why verifying such claims matters for local trust and safety.
2. Is the drive to Mystic Lake worth the trip for Rochester concertgoers? (postbulletin.com) — Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee is drawing big-name acts and plenty of Rochester concertgoers, and this review walks through what it's like to attend a show there. You'll find details on parking versus shuttles, security rules, seating, food prices, and how the new venue compares with Treasure Island's amphitheater for future concert plans.
3. Richfield Man Charged with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct in Scott County (limitless-news.com) — Authorities report that a Richfield man has been charged in Scott County with felony third‑degree criminal sexual conduct after an alleged incident within Shakopee's city limits. Prosecutors say the case involves a victim between 14 and 15, and emphasize that the charge is based on probable‑cause allegations and the defendant remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
4. Man, 20, charged in Eagan road rage shooting that shut down Interstate 35E last month (cbsnews.com) — A 20‑year‑old Shakopee man is charged in Dakota County after a July road‑rage shooting on I‑35E in Eagan that allegedly left another vehicle riddled with bullet holes. Investigators cite traffic video, cell‑phone data, and a damaged truck tailgate as key evidence, while the case proceeds through the courts and the defendant maintains the presumption of innocence.
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