Explainer: How Does the Proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance Work?

Here's the skinny on a draft ordinance presented to the city council at its last meeting: What it means, who is in charge and what happens if you violate it.

Historic Preservation Proposal Sparks Heated Debate

The most recent draft of a historic preservation ordinance has one council member and a small chorus of homeowners hot under the collar.

Shakopee is Not Among Winners in New LGA Bill

Even with a new formula, the city would continue to do without the state aid payments.

Shakopee Official in Running to Be Burnsville City Manager

Out of a field of 32, Shakopee City administrator Mark McNeill is one of just three candidates to make the cut.

Question for the Mayor? 'Hangout' Face to Face.

Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke is holding a video conference with constituents at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Shakopee Chamber of Commerce Plans Trip to Cuba: You are Invited

Do you want to spend some Havana nights with your Shakopee neighbors? The chamber of commerce is planning a trip to Cuba in May.

Emerson Project Hangs in the Balance

A Fortune 500 company's proposal to build along the Savage-Shakopee border in exchange for a tax abatement package got a lukewarm reception from the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District.

Rep. Mike Beard: We Have to Get into Transit 'Fracas'

The Shakopee legislator told the Star Tribune he wants to make sure Scott County gets back 'at least some' of what it puts in with Gov. Dayton's proposed 1/2-cent transit tax.

City Seeks Scenic Shots from Around Town

Locals are being asked to submit high-resolution photography for the city's new website.

Build an Ark? Shakopee Resident Ponders Flood Insurance in WCCO Report

Get ahead of the melt by looking into flood insurance sooner rather than later.

Sen. Ortmann Votes 'No' But MN Gay Marriage Bill Passes Committee

A House committee also passed a version of the bill Tuesday.

Which Local Hospital Has the Longest Emergency Room Wait?

A Medicare database shows how hospitals across the Twin Cities—and the nation—compare for care.

Canterbury Park Horse Owners Take Gripe about Running Aces to State Board

North Metro harness-racing track stopped making payments to Canterbury, media outlets report.

Shakopee Tribe Increases Aid to Scott County: Report

The annual amount the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community pays the county is $280,000, up from $225,000, the Shakopee Valley News reported.

Chamber Members Invited to Learn More About City's Daytime Fire Services

Mayor invites chamber members to information meeting at main fire station.

City of Shakopee Begins Hiring for Summer Positions

There are a variety of part-time summer positions open with the city, as well as a couple year-round opportunities.

You Can Volunteer to Measure Shakopee Snowfall for National Weather Service

It's March Madness as the CoCoRaHS program seeks local precipitation observers.

State Human Services Commissioner Talking Kids' Mental Health in Shakopee Friday

Lucinda Jesson will take part in a 10 a.m. roundtable at the Shakopee School District Office.

Pothole Repair Reducing Lanes of Traffic on I-494 this Week

Eastbound and westbound traffic on I-494 will be down to a single lane from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Eastbound traffic will again be reduced Wednesday evening starting at 10 p.m.

UPDATED: Tabke Joins R.T. Rybak, Chris Coleman in Transit Tax Proposal Press Conference

Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke spoke about Gov. Dayton's tax proposal during a press conference Tuesday.

What is Sequestration?: Deadline Looms, Cuts Could Hit Minnesota Education Programs

Minnesota's Congressional delegation has weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The rollbacks would hit everything from education to senior care, the White House states.

Fire Sprinkler Regulation May Derail Shakopee Fire Station Sale

It would be the third time a city ordinance requiring instillation of an automatic sprinkler system has derailed the sale of the station.

Shakopee Seeking New Contractor for Garbage and Recycling

The city's contract with Dick's Sanitation expires in May 2014.

Rep. Michael Beard on Highway 101 Reconstruction, Electricity Rates, State of the State

The weekly email newsletter to constituents from Rep. Michael Beard (R-Shakopee).

Shakopee May Fine Property Owner for Violating Tree Removal Moratorium

Trees have been cut down on the Webster farm since the moratorium went into effect Jan. 31

Effort to Lift Ban on Sunday Liquor Sales Faces Stiff Opposition—From Liquor Store Owners

Though many Minnesotans would raise a glass to Sunday liquor sales, many liquor store owners are against lifting the ban. The owner of Shakopee Wine Cellars said he's for lifting the ban.

Burnsville Senator Pushes Steeper Penalties for Careless Drivers Involved in Deadly Crashes: Pick of Our Patches

In Dakota County alone, nine drivers prosecuted for careless driving have killed a total of 14 people in recent years, according to the county attorney.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Hennepin County Attorney's Ways to Keep Guns From Dangerous People: Pick of Our Patches

Mike Freeman suggested some fixes to state law that would keep guns from people he thinks shouldn’t have them.

Sen. Franzen Calls Dayton's Budget 'A Mixed Bag': Pick of Our Patches

The Edina state senator is among numerous DFL politicians who are not sure how much of Gov. Dayton's budget plan will become a reality.

Hennepin County Sheriff Meets With President Obama: Pick of Our Patches

Sheriff Rich Stanek and a handful of law enforcement leaders met with President Barack Obama at the White House to discuss mental illness and gun violence.

Do an Unfair Number of Rail Projects Go to Minneapolis, West Metro?

The Pioneer Press reported that some east metro legislators say their regions are being left out of rail plans. Patch wants to know what you think.

New Tax on Tattoos, Less Tax on Shovels: What's in Dayton's Sales Tax Plan

See which goods and services would be taxed more, less or not at all in Minnesota under the governor's proposed changes.

Potential Gun Reforms: Stricter Background Checks and Greater Access to Mental Health Records

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek: “The severely mentally ill should never have access to guns. We have an epidemic of untreated mental illness in the U.S. and right here in Minnesota.”

Minnesota has Second Lowest Incarceration Rate in the US; Inmate Jobs Take a Hit

Of the estimated 9,500 inmates in state prisons, 619 people are incarcerated at Shakopee Prison. In 2012, the average per diem cost of an inmate was $84.59.

From the Mayor's Desk

Here's what Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke has been talking about on his blog.

Shakopee Group In Washington D.C. for Inauguration

Thirty-nine junior high, high school students left Sunday.

Scholarships Available from Shakopee Public Utilities

Entry deadline is March 15.

HUD Launches RAD

Program may help rehabilitate 53 local affordable housing units.

City Council Meeting Video Available

Want to know what your City Council is up to? Here's a link to a video of their Jan. 8 meeting.