Rep. Joe Atkins said turning a stolen phone into ‘a paperweight’ would give thieves less reason to steal phones and prevent increasingly violent robberies.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, the IRS says.
There are vacancies because of expiring terms.
New laws include restricted access to some juvenile court records and home sellers being required to disclose radon gas testing.
Gerson made the announcement on Monday.
The state Department of Revenue announced that next year’s tax brackets will be adjusted for inflation by 1.7 percent.
Compare the community to nearby areas in Patch’s interactive chart.
Shakopee’s top salary ranked 36th among Minnesota cities, according to a recent analysis.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Kathi Mocol and Mike Luce won City Council seats.
There is no parking on most city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
The forum begins at 7 p.m. at Shakopee High.
The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two forums for candidates running in the Nov. 5 election.
A fire-ravaged house on Oxford has been classified as a hazardous property by the City of Shakopee.
Tuesday, the Shakopee City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance regulating pet stores.
John Kline represents Minnesota's Second Congressional District, which includes Lakeville. Candidate Mike Obermueller calls the shutdown the result of "political games."
Applications for the vacancy on the EDAC will be accepted until the position is filled.
The closure is due to utility work in the area.
Help Shakopee students vote in the Kids Voting program in the upcoming elections.
Trends suggest seniors and millennials will seek walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods in the coming decades. Use Patch’s search tool to compare expected population growth for communities across the metro.
The weekend events include a grape stomp, wine testing and cupcake wars.
Shakopee could gain another 12,000 people by 2040.
Winners will have their photos featured on the city website and announced in the Hometown Messenger.
The restrictions apply to hunting and shooting within Shakopee city limits.
September is National Preparedness Month and there are a few things Shakopee residents can do to prepare for an emergency.
Certified attorneys have demonstrated superior knowledge, skill, and integrity in their specific field, according to the Scott County.
There is plenty to do in Shakopee over Labor Day weekend.
Despite the GOP's best efforts to get a trio of tax increases repealed in a one-day session set for Sept. 9, the Governor has held the line on limiting the scope of discussion.
Two current Shakopee City Council members and two current Shakopee School Board members will not be seeking another term.
Patch will keep you updated on who has filed for candidacy for the Shakopee City Council.
Minnesota became the 12th (or 13th, as Rhode Island also joins in) state to recognize same-sex marriages at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
The state will recognize marriages between same-sex couples, according to law, beginning at midnight Thursday. Other laws address the local beer businesses and stiffer penalties for some criminals.
Councilor Pamela Schurman's resignation from the city council is effective August 31.
Schurman's resignation letter mentions a growing family as the reason for her departure.
The Shakopee City Council and Scott County Board will hold a joint meeting and public hearing on the company's request on July 29.
The 2013 General Election will be held on Nov. 5.
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The city's decision to drop Dick's Sanitation has rankled some, but others may not think it's a big deal. What's your opinion?