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🌱 Patch AM: What really happened with those supposed ICE agents at Shakopee Wacipi?
You won't want to miss Minnesota Renaissance Festival on the Shakopee Patch calendar
Hello Shakopee! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened with those supposed ICE agents at Shakopee Wacipi?
- Thinking about a Mystic Lake concert? Here's what to expect.
- Scott County files serious felony charge tied to incident in Shakopee
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Festival General Admission and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Some sun, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Did ICE Really Show Up at the Shakopee Wacipi Powwow? (nativenewsonline.net) — Leaders of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community say no ICE agents were at their recent Wacipi in Shakopee; the people in question were military service members learning about Dakota culture, alongside tribal security and a police liaison. The article explains how a misleading video spread online amid broader statewide tensions over federal immigration enforcement, and why verifying such claims matters for local trust and safety. 
2. Is the drive to Mystic Lake worth the trip for Rochester concertgoers? (postbulletin.com) — Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee is drawing big-name acts and plenty of Rochester concertgoers, and this review walks through what it's like to attend a show there. You'll find details on parking versus shuttles, security rules, seating, food prices, and how the new venue compares with Treasure Island's amphitheater for future concert plans.
3. Richfield Man Charged with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct in Scott County (limitless-news.com) — Authorities report that a Richfield man has been charged in Scott County with felony third‑degree criminal sexual conduct after an alleged incident within Shakopee's city limits. Prosecutors say the case involves a victim between 14 and 15, and emphasize that the charge is based on probable‑cause allegations and the defendant remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
4. Man, 20, charged in Eagan road rage shooting that shut down Interstate 35E last month (cbsnews.com) — A 20‑year‑old Shakopee man is charged in Dakota County after a July road‑rage shooting on I‑35E in Eagan that allegedly left another vehicle riddled with bullet holes. Investigators cite traffic video, cell‑phone data, and a damaged truck tailgate as key evidence, while the case proceeds through the courts and the defendant maintains the presumption of innocence.
📸 Around Shakopee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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★ Featured events ★
- Minnesota Renaissance Festival →
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Science Time with the Library
Shakopee Library Family Resource Center - MRTS
10:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
10:00 am - 2026 Festival General Admission →
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee
9:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Scott County Law Library Shakopee Library
9:15 am - Waggin' Tales Reading Time with Perfect Pitch
Scott County Law Library Prior Lake Small Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library
10:00 am - Stories and a Song
Shakopee Library
11:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
4:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
📣 Shakopee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 3rd Annual Back to School Celebration
Grainwood El. Prior Lake High School, Lower Parking Lot
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this guy in our garden….
Idk what to do with a bird, I have him in a rehab bird cage right now with some birdseed a grape and water. It's exhausted. Anyone know anyone… (Nextdoor Southbridge) - Looking for someone to mow my relatively large yard in a newer development off Zumbro Ave and Arcadia St in Shakopee.
I'd prefer to hire an individual rather than a larger service. Thanks! (Nextdoor Johnson Memorial Dr)
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Shakopee. Apply here.
- Public Storage, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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