Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael.
Protestors demonstrated at the Scott County Courthouse in Shakopee, where the man accused of beating his dog's head with a sledgehammer made his first appearance.
Mayor Brad Tabke spoke with the public about the problems at Eagle Pet Center in a recent video chat.
Native Americans have lived and played in the Minnesota Valley for over 8,000 years.
Residents in Shakopee and elsewhere are speaking out about Eagle Pet Center, where they believe animals have been neglected.
Enjoy the summer while it's still here with outdoor activities at Scott County and Three Rivers Parks.
Here are recent posts from Shakopee bloggers.
Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant serves almost 300,000 residents and treats about 29 million gallons of wastewater each day.
What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by Twin Cities region.
The dog was put down later that night after suffering "gruesome" head injuries.
The reconstruction will cost the company $6.77 million and will bring an estimated 60 jobs to the area.
It's National Ice Cream Month: What's the flavor of your favorite frozen treat?
From DJ Teen night to Bluegrass, there's plenty of performances left before the series ends on August 29.
Laborers' Local 563 represents the workers, who have been on strike in Shakopee since June 19.
Children's events and a quick paint competition are some of the activities scheduled for the fair, which also includes 52 artist booths.
If you’re going to the Great Minnesota Get Together in August, consider blogging about it.
From lawn mowers to chainsaws, Patch neighbors are splitting the cost of big ticket items to save money. Believe it or not, it's also helping their friendships.
A heat advisory has been issued through Thursday evening.
Use this tool to share and find information in Shakopee.
Betting is up 22 percent.
The Scott County Historical Society presented Tuesday's event.
The 2013 General Election will be held on Nov. 5.
Chiropractic is simple; it is about living LIFE to the fullest for the longest quantity and quality. I think anyone, of any age, deserves that.
Two girls Shakopee soccer teams are registered for the tournament, set to open on Tuesday evening.
Add the Smurfs to your family photographs and make your world a little Smurfier. Sponsored by “The Smurfs 2.”
Shakopee's business boom has come at a cost for the city.
Officials are staying mum, but the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal suggests that Shutterfly is considering a facility in Shakopee.
Saturday's downpour of rain in Shakopee moved two races from the turf course to the park’s main track.
Shakopee Library will host the yarn dolls event, which is presented by the Scott County Historical Society.
The strike has lasted over three weeks so far and is essentially about pensions, workers said.