🌱 Patch AM: Starset’s sci‑fi rock show is headed to Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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In today's newsletter:

• Starset's sci‑fi rock show is headed to Mystic Lake Amphitheater
• What's new at this year's Shakopee Minnesota Renaissance Festival?

Also on today's calendar: The B-52's and Devo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
• Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Starset share 'a n n 1 h 1 l a t 1 0 n' video (nextmosh.com) — Shakopee fans can catch Starset's tour with Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, and Kami Kehoe when it hits Mystic Lake Amphitheater on September 22. The band just released a new single and video, so locals heading to the show can preview their latest material before the high-energy performance arrives in town.
   

• Adventure awaits at The Minnesota Renaissance Festival: 7 weekends of huzzah & cheers! (usatoday.com) — Shakopee is again home to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, running weekends through October 4, 2026, with extended hours and special dates like Labor Day and Festival Friday. You'll find themed weekends, creative competitions, royal events, and plenty of discounts, giving local residents many chances to enjoy food, entertainment, and artisan shopping close to home.
   

📸 Around Shakopee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• G-Eazy at Mystic Lake Amphitheater →
  Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• Public Computer Aide
  Shakopee Library
  10:00 am
• Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm →
  Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
  1:00 pm
• Logic & G-Eazy at Mystic Lake Amphitheater →
  Mystic Lake Amphitheater, 712 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Minnesota Renaissance Festival →
  Minnesota Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee
• Live Horse Racing at Canterbury Park →
  Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Minnesota Renaissance Festival →
  Minnesota Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee
• Sports Card Show at the Bowl – Shakopee, MN →
  Shakopee Bowl, 3020 133rd St W, Shakopee
  10:00 am
• The B-52's and Devo →
  Mystic Lake Amphitheater, 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
  7:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm →
  Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 10am-4pm →
  Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm →
  Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PLEASE SHARE: These 2 pups were having some fun roaming this afternoon.
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🗞 Nearby News

Prior Lake

• Trading Post: Tuesday, September 15 th 2026 (ingstadmedia.com)
• Shakopee Man Charged After 911 Call Leads to Officer Assaults (mncrime.com)
• Virginia Clara (Zaun) Beuch (ingstadmedia.com)

Eden Prairie

• Eden Prairie man charged after alleged knife threat (eplocalnews.org)
• Free Bowling Family Fest Events this Fall (thriftyminnesota.com)
• St. Paul man faces 3 felonies in Eden Prairie garage burglary (eplocalnews.org)

Ok Shakopee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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