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In today's newsletter:

• Shakopee resident faces life without parole after murder conviction.
• How Shakopee stacked up against top teams at Lions Invitational

Also on today's calendar: Standup Comedy at Bob's Brewing Den by Badger Hill Brewing! (Shakopee, MN) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunny, breezy and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Very warm with lots of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
• Monday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shakopee man convicted of murdering Richfield woman (newsbreak.com) — A 28-year-old Shakopee man has been convicted of first-degree premeditated murder, guaranteeing a life-without-parole sentence for killing a 22-year-old woman in her Richfield apartment in 2025. Prosecutors describe the case as a "rejection killing," detailing messages, surveillance footage, and forensic evidence that tied him to the crime. Sentencing is scheduled for October 15.
   

• Girls cross-country: Kraemer sets pace for Stillwater at Chaska Lions Invitational (hometownsource.com) — Shakopee's girls cross-country team finished 11th in a deep 13-team field at the Victoria Lions Invitational, racing against many of the state's top programs. Stillwater, Waconia, and Belle Plaine led the pack, with several standout individual performances as teams tune up for upcoming conference and section meets.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Standup Comedy at Bob's Brewing Den by Badger Hill Brewing! →
  4571 Valley Industrial Blvd S, Shakopee
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Standup Comedy at Bob's Brewing Den by Badger Hill Brewing! (Shakopee, MN) →
  4571 Valley Industrial Boulevard South, Shakopee
  8:00 pm
• Standup Comedy at Badger Hill Brewing! (Shakopee, MN) →
  Badger Hill Brewing, 2805 Winners Circle Drive, Shakopee
  8:00 pm
• Comedy Night at Dangerfield's! →
  Dangerfield's, 1583 1st Ave E, Shakopee
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• 7th Annual Meet Us at the Pumpkin Patch Craft & Gift Pop-Up →
  Shakopee American Legion, 1266 First Avenue East, Shakopee
  10:00 am
• Downtown Dogs in Shakopee →
  Downtown Shakopee, 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee
  12:00 pm
• Valleyfair Tricks & Treats →
  Valleyfair, 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Fall on the Farm: Feed the Animals Scavenger Hunt →
  The Landing - MN River Heritage Park, 2187 County Rd 101, Shakopee
  10:00 am
• Shakopee Heritage Society Talk: Latinos and Hispanics in Early Shakopee →
  Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller St S, Shakopee
  1:00 pm
• HALLOWEEN Pairs Jigsaw Puzzle Contest at Badger Hill Brewing →
  2805 Winners Circle Drive, Shakopee
  6:00 pm
• HALLOWEEN Pairs Jigsaw Puzzle Contest at Badger Hill Brewing - Oct 2026 →
  Badger Hill Brewing, 2805 Winners Circle Drive, Shakopee
  6:00 pm
• Shakopee Trivia Night | Muddy Cow →
  1244 Canterbury Road, Shakopee
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• On Sunday, November 8 (1 - 3 PM at Cleary Lake Regional Park), bring the whole family and give archery a try!
  Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn the basics of shooting, safety, and aiming in this fun, beginner-friendly session. Perfect for… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Prior Lake

• Prior Lake in the Past: October 5-11 (plnewscompass.org)
• Community Ed to host diabetes management workshop Oct. 8 (plnewscompass.org)
• Trading Post: Friday, October 9 th 2026 (ingstadmedia.com)

Eden Prairie

• Dirk Tedmon will protect Eden Prairie's future (eplocalnews.org)
• Principal Database Administrator - UnitedHealth Group - Eden Prairie, MN, US (dice.com)

St. Louis Park

• Ditched Phone, Brother's Car: Charges Reveal How Police Tracked Eden Prairie Homecoming Shooting Suspect (patch.com)

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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