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In today's newsletter:

  • How new Route 429 could change your daily Shakopee commute
  • See how Shakopee teams pulled off clutch wins last night
  • When Scott County walked away from Shakopee's former women's prison site

Also on today's calendar: Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MVTA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Shakopee Transit Changes (limitless-news.com) — Shakopee riders could see major bus changes in December as MVTA proposes replacing Routes 497 and 499 with a new Route 429 circulator serving key spots like the hospital, high school, VA, and downtown. Residents can weigh in on the Shakopee-specific plan through October 15 via MVTA's online proposal page and survey.
   

• High School Results & Schedule 9/23/26 (ingstadmedia.com) — Shakopee fans can celebrate a big day in prep sports, with the Sabers edging Eastview in a five-set volleyball thriller and earning a 1–0 girls soccer win, plus a 6–1 girls tennis victory over Farmington. The roundup also highlights results for nearby schools and notes today's key matchups, including Prior Lake hosting top-ranked Lakeville North in volleyball.
   

• Prior Lake in the Past: Sept. 21-27 (plnewscompass.org) — A look back at Prior Lake news includes a notable Shakopee moment from 1988, when Scott County decided not to buy the former women's prison property there for a new criminal justice center. The column also recalls school board races, homecoming festivities, and public safety reminders that shaped daily life around Prior Lake and nearby communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Quentin Avenue will be closed Sept.
    23–25 while crews remove the historic 1923 Quentin Avenue bridge. The structure, part of the old Dan Patch rail line, has been a Savage landmark for… (Nextdoor )
  • Hey neighbors,I'm looking for a private mechanic or a skilled garage hobbyist near Shakopee to help me repair my 2015 Suzuki DRZ-400SM.
    Long story short: It was having trouble starting, and while using starter fluid, I had a brief air filter fire. I put it out immediately with a dry… (Nextdoor Primrose Lane)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for (USA) Sam's Shipping Clerk in Shakopee. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eden Prairie

  • Dance with the stars of Eden Prairie Performance Team at EP Dance Kids Camp, Sept. 30 (eplocalnews.org)
  • Eden Prairie, Excelsior and Minnetonka calendar Sept. 24-30 (hometownsource.com)
  • VOTER'S GUIDE: Get to know the candidates running for Eden Prairie City Council (hometownsource.com)

Savage

  • Hunter and Hunted: Looking back at Sebring (porsche.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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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