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🌱 Patch AM: What’s happening now at Shakopee’s Renaissance and Sever’s fall festivals?
Happening soon: Austin Millz on the Shakopee Patch calendar

What's up Shakopee! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- What's happening now at Shakopee's Renaissance and Sever's fall festivals?
- Shakopee youth minister case heads to Scott County court in November
- How Pitbull turned Shakopee's Mystic Lake Amphitheater into a giant party.
Also on today's calendar: Hoċokata Ṫi - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux public exhibit and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pole Dancing, DJ Shadow, Capri and Heights Turn 100: This Week's Best Events (racketmn.com) — Shakopee is buzzing this week with the Minnesota Renaissance Festival back in full swing and Sever's Fall Festival offering its massive corn maze, pumpkins, and new BMX stunt show. Alongside these hometown highlights, the roundup lists dozens of Twin Cities concerts, film series, spooky bar pop-ups, and art shows, giving you plenty of options for fall outings close to home or a short drive away.
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• Former Youth Minister Charged With Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving 17-Year-Old (limitless-news.com) — Shakopee residents are being informed that a local 35-year-old former youth minister has been charged in Scott County with felony fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 17-year-old, following a report first made to Shakopee police. The detailed complaint describes alleged inappropriate messages, a February car trip starting from a Shakopee home, subsequent searches of devices, and an upcoming November 20 court appearance, while stressing the defendant is presumed innocent.
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• Review: PITBULL - I'M BACK TOUR at Mystic Lake Amphitheater (broadwayworld.com) — A packed crowd turned out in Shakopee as Pitbull's I'm Back! Tour brought a high-energy, hit-filled show to the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater, with Lil Jon setting the tone early. Fans sang along to decades of familiar songs while the large outdoor venue showed it can comfortably handle big-name concerts close to home.
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📸 Around Shakopee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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★ Featured events ★
- Austin Millz →
Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Hoċokata Ṫi - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux public exhibit →
Shakopee MN
9:00 am - Public Computer Aide →
Shakopee MN
1:00 pm - Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm →
Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
1:00 pm - Bryson Tiller: The Neotrapsoul Tour →
Mystic Lake Amphitheater, 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
7:30 pm - Minnesota Renaissance Festival →
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee - Member Event: Oktoberfest →
Location Minnesota Renaissance Festival 3525 145th St. W Shakopee MN 55379, 3525 145th St. W, Shakopee - Ladies & Lords Shopping Day at the Renaissance Festival →
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee
9:00 am - Pete K - Solo with Special Guests at Shakopee VFW →
Shakopee VFW, Shakopee
6:00 pm - Pete K - Solo with Special Guests →
Shakopee VFW, Shakopee
6:00 pm - Valleyfair Tricks & Treats →
Valleyfair, 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee
7:00 pm - Sweet Keys at Shakopee Bowl! →
Shakopee Bowl, 3020 133rd Street West, Shakopee
8:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Shakopee Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy Food Waste Prevention Week!
Scott County's Public Health and Environmental Services departments work in many ways to support residents with recycling, composting, school… (Nextdoor ) - ***UPDATE: He was found!!!
Thank you everyone for all of your help! Still out looking for Capone! Last seen at southbridge dog park at 7:30am. Please call Anita (Nextdoor Dakota Crossing)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Shakopee. Apply here.
- Lifetime posted a job opening for Women's Locker Room Attendant in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prior Lake
- Maple Grove, Prior Lake and Stillwater win division team titles at Maroon & Gold Invite (startribune.com)
Eden Prairie
- Eden Prairie cyclist recovering after cardiac arrest, bypass surgery (eplocalnews.org)
- When cars collide with light rail trains (eplocalnews.org)
- When theater refuses to be silenced: 'Indecent' at the Ritz (eplocalnews.org)
Edina
- 'Somali Teens And Young Adults' Tied To 2nd Edina Shooting In 2 Months, Police Chief Says (patch.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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