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And on the Shakopee Patch calendar - Family Scavenger Hunt - Mario
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In today's newsletter:
- Pitbull's global tour is ending with a big night in Shakopee
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pitbull to Release 14th Studio Album 'Pitcoin' on Oct. 8, Joins Billboard Latin Music Week Lineup (1079vgs.com) — Pitbull's "I'm Back Tour" is scheduled to wrap up with a concert in Shakopee on September 26, bringing his new album era right to local fans. The show caps a global run before he heads to Miami for Billboard Latin Music Week, where he'll perform alongside a long list of Latin stars. 
📸 Around Shakopee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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- Family Scavenger Hunt - Mario
Scott County Law Library All Libraries - New Educator Induction 2026
Shakopee Public School District Shakopee High School
7:30 am - Eligibility Specialist at the Elko New Market Library
Shakopee Library Elko New Market Small Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library
3:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
4:00 pm - Family Scavenger Hunt - Mario
Scott County Law Library All Libraries - New Educator Induction 2026 (Mentor/Mentee)
Shakopee Public School District Shakopee High School; various buildings
8:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
1:00 pm - Science Time with the Library
Shakopee Library Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library
3:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- New Educator Induction 2026
Shakopee Public School District Shakopee High School
7:30 am - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
11:30 am - Family Scavenger Hunt - Mario
Scott County Law Library All Libraries - Membership Meeting
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce The Point Bar and Grill
11:30 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Spent the last evening at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Wacipi and it was truly something special.
Over 1,300 dancers from across the country, incredible drum groups, so much color and energy. I felt genuinely honored just to be present and take it… (Nextdoor Presidential) - How do you as a person accept the info from a 10 year friendship this person stage 4 intestinal cancer and your the only person that knows?
We aren't in the same state.This info is less than a week old and this morning was the first pain/vomiting episode. How yall ?How do I carry this? (Nextdoor Long Meadow Townhomes)
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Associate in Shakopee. Apply here.
- Benedictine Health System posted a job opening for On Call Housekeeper in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prior Lake
- What to Do in the Twin Cities Today: Sunday, August 16, 2026 (town.news)
- Investigation under way after man found critically injured in Prior Lake (bringmethenews.com)
- Severe thunderstorm watch: Tennis ball-sized hail and 70 mph winds could hit Minnesota (bringmethenews.com)
Eden Prairie
- Eden Prairie Center marks 50 years as city's 'downtown' (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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