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🌱 Patch AM: How to earn seven code credits in Shakopee this October
Coming up: Scott County FAST-TRACK Business Challenge on the Shakopee Patch calendar
Good day Shakopee! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to earn seven code credits in Shakopee this October
Also on today's calendar: Valleyfair Tricks & Treats and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Fall Seminar (mn.gov) — Shakopee will host a Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Fall Seminar on Oct. 14 at Canterbury Downs, offering seven continuing-education credits focused on new state building code changes. Local building officials, plumbers, and inspectors can learn about commercial plumbing best practices, fire and smoke protection, egress rules, and radon provisions, with lunch included in the $125 registration fee. 
📸 Around Shakopee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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★ Featured events ★
- Scott County FAST-TRACK Business Challenge →
Scott County CDA, 100 5th Avenue East, Shakopee
3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Eligibility Specialist at the Jordan Library
Jordan Small Meeting Room, Jordan Library
3:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
4:00 pm - Shakopee Fire Open House
Shakopee Fire Department
4:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
11:30 am - Coffee with the Superintendant
Shakopee Coffee House and Brewhall
7:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
1:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
10:00 am - Valleyfair Tricks & Treats →
Valleyfair, 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee
7:00 pm - Comedy Night at Dangerfield's! →
Dangerfield's, 1583 1st Ave E, Shakopee
8:00 pm - Standup Comedy at Badger Hill Brewing! (Shakopee, MN) →
Badger Hill Brewing, 2805 Winners Circle Drive, Shakopee
8:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Shakopee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
12:05 pm
Sunday October 4
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Townhome for Sale: 715 1st Street SE New Prague, MN 56071
trueliferealty.com/715-1st-street-se-new-prague/... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This week is National Food Waste Prevention Week, and we'd like to take a moment to recognize a few local heroes doing great work to save food from being wasted and ensure it makes its way onto families' dinner plates.
Through a partnership with the @savagefarmersmarket , @CAP Agency – Community Action Partnership of Scott Carver & Dakota Counties , @Shepard of the… (Nextdoor ) - Anyone missing this cat?
Calico with white feet and nose. Vierling and Polk St S. Shakopee. (Nextdoor Presidential)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant 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
- Prior Lake Man Charged With Criminal Vehicular Operation After Shakopee Crash (limitless-news.com)
- Grace Lau and Charles Tsui Finance Lab opens at UW-Eau Claire (uwec.edu)
- Second Congressional District candidate questionnaire (hometownsource.com)
Eden Prairie
- Aaron Casper Q&A: Eden Prairie School Board candidate (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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