Canterbury Park to Hold Dark Star Memorial

A memorial in his honor will be held at Canterbury Park Saturday, June 9.

Shakopee Commemorated in Artist's Montage

Shakopee Montage Prints are available for purchase at the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce.

Raceway Park Has Banner Memorial Day Races, 40-Lap NASCAR Feature Takes Place Sunday

The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series continues at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3, when Westside Equipment presents a 40-lap NASCAR Super Late Model Feature.

Recent College Grad Puts Herself to Work

Since a layoff earlier this year, Shakopee resident Danielle Johnson is using her marketing savvy to grow her mother's business.

Santo Gato Wins $35,000 Honor The Hero Express at Canterbury Park

The Honor the Hero Express was originally scheduled to be run on the turf but heavy rains in Shakopee caused racing officials to transfer the race to the main track.

Soundset Shutters Early Due to Severe Storms

The show did not go on for the headliner of Soundset – Atmosphere – at least not in Shakopee.

Ask the Patch Pros: About Horse Racing and Betting

Want to know how to wager on the horses? What's a post time? Can I view the horses in the paddock before picking my winner? We've got you covered in this installment of Patch Pros.

Canterbury Park's Racing Season Starts Friday, May 18

The popular ‘Buck Night’ promotion, which includes $1 general admission, and beverage and food specials, will be offered when Thursday night racing begins June 14.

5 Ways Your Business Can Use Patch

Have a business in Shakopee? Patch offers many ways to help you get the word out!

Updated: Straub Fashion Event Supports Komen Race for the Cure

A conservative estimate puts the total money raised at more than $1,500.

VIDEO: Valleyfair Opens Saturday, KARE 11 Previews Rides

Valleyfair opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12.

During the Time Shakopee Businessman Failed to Pay Taxes, He Established Trust for Alma Mater

Stephen Paul Clough, who pleaded guilty to failing to pay nearly $1 million in taxes between 2003 and 2010, established a trust during that time to endow a college scholarship fund at Michigan Tech.

Pizza Ranch Restaurant to Open in Shakopee

Pizza Ranch officials said they're aiming for a summer opening.

Viper Powersports Purchases Shakopee Manufacturer of Racing Bikes

Viper Powersports, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the assets of Shakopee-based Precision Metal Fab Racing (PMFR).

Shakopee Landscaping Business to Pay Back Wages to Employees

Under a federal consent decree, Hawkins Tree and Landscaping and owners Michael and Dawn Hawkins will pay $478,000 in back wages and damages to 57 laborers, drivers, crew leaders and foremen for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Shakopee's Raceway Park Kicks Off Season Sunday

At 3 p.m. the program gets under way with Mini-Stocks, Thunder V-8s, Flagpole Racing, the Wild’n’Crazy Figure-8s, and a Kidney Bean Race.

Renaissance Festival to Hold Auditions Starting May 12

Auditions will be held at the HUGE Improve Theatre in Minneapolis, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 19, and 26.

Shakopee Chamber of Commerce Hosts Women's Event Today

The lineup this year includes Amelia Santaniello, The Cheap Chick – Erin Schneider and Founder of MN Baby – Melissa Saigh.

SMSC Water Goes to the Minors

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's bottled water is being sold exclusively in two minor league baseball stadiums in the south.

Get Over to Coffee Ta Cream in April for a Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card

Shakopee Patch and CTC are sponsoring a contest with a $50 gift certificate to Coffee Ta Cream as the prize.

Edina Realty to Hold Second Open House Extravaganza Sunday

Some Edina Realty experts say this may be the best time in a few years to sell a home.

Raceway Park in Shakopee Readies for NASCAR Season

Raceway Park's NASCAR season opener is Sunday, May 6.

Update: Best Buy to Close Stores, Cut Employees

Five stores in the Twin Cities are slated to close.

Former Coffee Bean Building Being Renovated for New Businesses

Two of the four spaces in the building are still available for tenants.

Minnesota Horse Racing-Related Deaths Below National Average

Minnesota has a better than average track record when it comes to horse racing safety, according to a New York Times report.

Cake Tasting With Shakopee's Cocoa & Fig

Our GPS took us down from Valleyfair to a cute little business complex that almost looked like a large home. There was no sign but the aromas and a quick peek into a window showing plenty of baked goods made it apparent we were in the right spot.

Caribou Coming to Valleyfair

Valleyfair announced recently that Caribou Coffee will be available at the front gate.

Meet the Owner: Jeni Mackenthun

A layoff in 2009 helped her make the leap into starting Pure & Simple Therapeutic Massage in Shakopee.

Shakopee Realtors Honored For 2011 Work

Eric Malmberg, broker/owner of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, was honored with the Office Image of the Year award for their new Shakopee office location.

Vote for the Best of Shakopee in Our Upcoming Patch Polls

Patch is introducing a new feature that allows users to vote for Shakopee's best businesses and services.

Dave Frazier Named Valleyfair's Vice President and General Manager

Frazier will come from Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America, where he's currently general manager.

Opening Friday - Frozen Yogurt Bar in Shakopee

The store is now set to open at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.

Shakopee Printing Business to Break Ground in April on Expansion Project

Imagine! Print Solutions officials are planning a $9 million to $10 million, 300,000-square-foot expansion.

Downtown Shakopee Tax-Preparer Raided

Mark and Ornella Hammerschmidt, who are connected with the American Group US Inc. in Shakopee, are accused of running a multi-million-dollar income-tax fraud conspiracy, the Star Tribune reports.

Meet the Owner: Chuck Berg

Chuck Berg owns and operates Riverside Computers, a small IT consulting business in his Shakopee home.

Michael Orensteen: Pilot Turned Comedian Celebrates One Year of Laughs

From the airlines to the spotlights, the Shakopee club owner has made his dreams soar.

Meet the Owner: Barb DeMers of the Pearl Salon

Barb DeMers opened her own hair salon last March after working in cosmetology for about 30 years.

Edina Realty Shakopee to Host Relocation Open House

Edina Realty Shakopee moved to its new location at 4121 Dean Lakes Blvd in November.

Meet the Owner: Kay Ely

Kay Ely recently opened Expressions in Motion, a business aimed at helping people with speech and language disorders.

Shakopee Tribe Provides Funding for Casino Expansion in South Dakota

In 2011 the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) negotiated a new compact with the state of South Dakota which allows them to add 250 additional class III slot machines to their casino.