🌱 Patch AM: Which Valleyfair Halloween nights in Shakopee fit your scare level?

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• Which Valleyfair Halloween nights in Shakopee fit your scare level?

Also on today's calendar: Shakopee Heritage Society Talk: Latinos and Hispanics in Early Shakopee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Rather cloudy and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minnesota Steals the Halloween Spotlight, Outshining Massachusetts, Florida and Other US Hotspots in Travel and Tour World's Top 20 Rankings (travelandtourworld.com) — Shakopee is spotlighted as one of Minnesota's Halloween hubs, with Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats and ValleyScare running on select dates through October 31 and drawing visitors via MSP Airport. The guide details how families and thrill‑seekers can pair those Shakopee park events with nearby hotels and restaurants, positioning the city alongside Anoka and Apple Valley in the state's fall travel lineup.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee

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★ Featured events ★

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

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• 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
Wednesday October 14
• Hoċokata Ṫi - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux public exhibit →
  Shakopee MN
  9:00 am
• Weird and Wonderful in Early Shakopee →
  Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St S, Shakopee
  5:30 pm
Friday October 16
• The Holy Rocka Rollaz at Senior Expo →
  Shakopee High School, Shakopee
  11:00 am
• Dr. Brenda Child- In Our Own Words (Session 1) →
  Hoċokata Ṫi, 2300 Tiwahe Cir, Shakopee
  11:00 am
• The Holy Rocka Rollaz at Shakopee High School →
  Shakopee High School, Shakopee
  11:00 am
• Senior Expo →
  Shakopee High School, Shakopee
  11:00 am
• Dr. Brenda Child- In Our Own Words (Session 2) →
  Hoċokata Ṫi, 2300 Tiwahe Cir, Shakopee
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it's often overlooked or misunderstood.
  This year, let's work together to break the stigma, start the conversation, and remind our friends and family that it's okay to ask for help. If you… (Nextdoor )
• Today is PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) Awareness Day.
  City Council Member Stacy Crakes recently opened up about her family's experience with PANS/PANDAS, hoping to raise awareness and support other… (Nextdoor )

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Welder in Shakopee. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Prior Lake

• ALTER BRIDGE Drop Video For 'Tested And Able' (knac.com)
• Preview: Phantoms vs. Monsters, Game 2 (oursportscentral.com)
• Trading Post: Friday, October 9 th 2026 (ingstadmedia.com)

Eden Prairie

• Dirk Tedmon will protect Eden Prairie's future (eplocalnews.org)
• How This Neighborhood Tavern Keeps Locals HOOKED in Eden Prairie, Minnesota (newsbreak.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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