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🌱 Patch AM: How Shakopee’s Oct. 14 seminar can update your building code know‑how
Also, don't miss Scott County FAST-TRACK Business Challenge on the Shakopee Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How Shakopee's Oct. 14 seminar can update your building code know‑how
Also on today's calendar: Great Train Show at Canterbury Park and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Fall Seminar (mn.gov) — Shakopee will host a full-day Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Fall Seminar on Oct. 14 at Canterbury Downs, offering seven continuing education credits for building officials and plumbing license holders. Attendees will learn about major changes to the Minnesota State Building Code, commercial plumbing inspection issues, and updated radon provisions, with lunch and refreshments included in the $125 registration fee.
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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
- Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
11:30 am - Coffee with the Superintendant
Shakopee Coffee House and Brewhall
7:00 am - Great Train Show at Canterbury Park →
Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee
10:00 am - Pups & Pumpkins at Sailer's Greenhouse →
Sailer's Greenhouse, 1610 170th Street E, Shakopee
11:00 am - Valleyfair Tricks & Treats →
Valleyfair, 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee
7:00 pm - Movies in the Park at Huber Park →
Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St N, 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 - 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 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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-- The Patch AM Team
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