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Morning Shakopee! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Shakopee's own Garrison Monroe poised for key role in Gophers' defense.
• Why Dangerfield's in Shakopee made Minnesota's secret restaurant list.

Also on today's calendar: Dave Matthews Band and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gopher Football Preview: Upgrade or Downgrade at Safety (thedailygopher.com) — A Shakopee native, redshirt junior safety Garrison Monroe, is expected to provide important depth for the Gophers' secondary this season after star Koi Perich transferred to Oregon. The preview argues Minnesota's safety group, led by Kerry Brown and rising talent Zack Harden, could match last year's performance despite losing an All-American-caliber player.
   

• 11 Hole-In-The-Wall Minnesota Restaurants Locals Secretly Wish You'd Never Find (myfamilytravels.com) — One of Minnesota's most beloved hidden-gem restaurants is right here in Shakopee: Dangerfield's, a classic steakhouse on 1st Ave E known for prime rib, blue booths, and unhurried dinners. It's featured alongside 10 other low-profile spots statewide that locals quietly treasure. If you've driven past without stopping, this might be your sign to finally try it.
   

📸 Around Shakopee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Mactír Irish Dance at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival — Four Shows! →
  Minnesota Renaissance Festival Back Gate/Queens Gate, 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Public Computer Aide
  Scott County Law Library Prior Lake Library
  10:00 am
• Dave Matthews Band →
  Mystic Lake Amphitheater, 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Public Computer Aide
  Shakopee Library
  11:30 am
• Belle Plaine Friends of the Library Meeting
  Shakopee Library Belle Plaine Large Meeting Room, Belle Plaine Library
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Readmobile visits @ Elko New Market
  Shakopee Library Off-site Event
  2:30 pm
• Eligibility Specialist at the New Prague Library
  Shakopee Library New Prague Small Meeting Room, New Prague Library
  3:00 pm
• Public Computer Aide
  Shakopee Library
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Stories and a Song
  Shakopee Library
  11:00 am
Monday August 31
• Kids' Co. Closed
  Grainwood El. District Services Center
• District/Building In-Service/Staff Work Day (E-12)
  Grainwood El. District Services Center
• Public Computer Aide
  Scott County Law Library Prior Lake Library
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Drake was lost on August 27, 2026 in Shakopee, MN 55379 near Clover ct and Vierling Drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Omega)
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🗞 Nearby News

Prior Lake

• PL Mariners crowned Senior Men's Amateur Baseball Association Class A champs (plnewscompass.org)
• Prior Lake in the Past: Aug. 24-30 (plnewscompass.org)
• GOP Sen. Pratt Says He's 'Boring Enough to Win' Against Far-Left Rival Who Backs Israel Arms Embargo (vinnews.com)

Eden Prairie

• Senior Center wine club blends learning with social connection (eplocalnews.org)
• EP area schools seek 12 tutors (eplocalnews.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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