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Hello again Shakopee! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Wampach's remains a beloved breakfast tradition in downtown Shakopee.
  • What terrifying new haunted houses await you at ValleyScare in Shakopee?
  • How Shakopee's clutch win reshaped Minnesota's Week 4 football rankings

Also on today's calendar: Sweet Keys at Shakopee Bowl and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Minnesota Diners Locals Keep Coming Back To (takingthekids.com) — Historic downtown Shakopee gets a warm spotlight through Wampach's, a longtime diner on 1st Avenue West where generations of families gather for classic breakfasts, burgers, and homemade soups. The piece explains how Shakopee's riverfront charm and this cozy, old-school spot keep locals returning for familiar flavors and friendly faces, making it a reliable stop before or after exploring the city's historic streets.
   

2. Enchanted Parks Halloween 2026: Fright Fest and ValleyScare (horrorbuzz.com) — Shakopee's Valleyfair is transforming into ValleyScare on select Fridays and Saturdays through October 31, bringing five haunted houses, new scare zones, and big Halloween thrills to local residents. The park's parent company is also adding family-friendly daytime festivals and allergy-safe Teal Pumpkin trick-or-treating across its properties, giving Shakopee families both intense scares and gentler options close to home.
   

3. How the Minnesota Top 25 fared in Week 4 (startribune.com) — Shakopee fans can celebrate as the Sabers stayed unbeaten at 4-0 with a tight 24-20 win over Rosemount, highlighted by a late Bo Schwartz-to-Jaxon Brown touchdown. The roundup also shows how other top Minnesota high school football teams fared in Week 4, putting Shakopee's strong start in statewide context.
   

4. Building Skills for What Comes Next (tcbmag.com) — Shakopee's women's correctional facility plays a central role in Minnesota's MINNCOR Industries program, where incarcerated people learn real-world skills from sewing uniforms to managing production lines. The story highlights how staff help women leave with certifications, workplace habits, and confidence that can ease their return to communities like Shakopee and beyond, emphasizing employment as a key part of successful reentry.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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