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Make time for Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa on the Shakopee Patch calendar
Hi Shakopee! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When Guns N’ Roses and Public Enemy hit Shakopee next summer
- How Mike Lindell’s governor bid puts Shakopee on Minnesota’s political map
- Why did Mike Lindell choose his Shakopee factory to launch a campaign?
Also on today's calendar: Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa and 6 more events.
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- Friday: A little snow this morning, with a high of 21 and low of -8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 0, low: -18.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and frigid, with a high of 4 and low of -1 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Guns N' Roses Unveils 2026 Tour Opening Acts Including Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Black Crowes, Pierce the Veil, and Barbarians of California (americansongwriter.com) — Guns N’ Roses is bringing its 2026 world tour to Shakopee on August 8, playing Mystic Lake Amphitheater with hip-hop legends Public Enemy as the opener. The article lays out the full tour schedule across North America and beyond, and notes that fans can expect new songs like “Nothin’” and “Atlas” alongside the band’s classic hits. 
• MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he's running for Minnesota governor in 2026 (timesfreepress.com) — Mike Lindell has launched his 2026 Minnesota governor campaign from his MyPillow factory in Shakopee, putting the city in the spotlight as his base of operations. He’s promising a statewide tour and emphasizing his business background and challenges, while Democrats sharply criticize his record and ties to Donald Trump. The race could bring increased political activity and attention to Shakopee over the coming year.
• MyPillow founder Mike Lindell says he's running for Minnesota governor in 2026 (columbiamissourian.com) — A major statewide political move is coming right out of Shakopee, where MyPillow founder Mike Lindell used his local factory to announce a 2026 run for Minnesota governor. Lindell, a prominent Trump ally, launched his Republican bid during a news conference streamed from the Shakopee facility, framing his campaign around his long-standing claims about the 2020 election.
📸 Around Shakopee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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★ Featured events ★
- Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa
Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344,
11:00 am
Monday December 15
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Other local events
- Stories and a Song
Shakopee Library
11:00 am - Shakopee High School vs. Breck
Shakopee Ice Arena , 1225 Fuller St S , Shakopee
5:00 pm - Teen Tuesday at Belle Plaine Library- 3D Art Painting
Belle Plaine Library
3:30 pm - Family Game Night
Elko New Market Library , Large Meeting Room , Elko New Market
5:00 pm - Eligibility Specialist at the Elko New Market Library
Elko New Market Library , Small Meeting Room , Elko New Market
3:00 pm - Teen Thursdays at Prior Lake Library: Fleece Creations
Prior Lake Library , Prior Lake Small Meeting Room , Prior Lake
4:30 pm - Science Time with the Library
Family Resource Center , 1615 Weston Ct. , Shakopee
10:00 am - Sweet Keys at Shakopee Bowl! — Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos
Shakopee Bowl , 3020 133rd St W , Shakopee
8:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 27
📣 Shakopee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PriorNet 8:30 am
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce , 4785 Dakota St SE , Prior Lake
8:30 am - Family Early Literacy Class at Belle Plaine Library
Belle Plaine Large Meeting Room, Belle Plaine Library
10:30 am - Rain A Beatles Christmas Tribute
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel , 2400 Mystic Lk Blvd , Prior Lake
8:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa at MNHHC
The Grand Hall at MN Horse & Hunt Club
9:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Merriam Junction Regional Trail project construction started a year ago, and crews have been busy.
This drone footage from November -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcq_sIVniyo -- shows the progress made over the course of the year. Three of the… (Nextdoor ) - Good Morning
Ill be driving today. I spun out on 212 going into Shakopee last Saturday morning. Since that happened, I have very bad driving anxiety. I have not… (Nextdoor Shawnee Trail)
- Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Carpenter Maintenance Drywall in Shakopee. Apply here.
- Pleasureland, Inc. posted a job opening for Parts Manager in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prior Lake
- Maldives honeymoon, sports cars. See what Minnesota fraudsters bought. (usatoday.com)
Eden Prairie
- Eden Prairie hockey players deliver a birthday assist for local families (eplocalnews.org)
- EP boys basketball tops Shakopee 84-64, moves to 3-0 (eplocalnews.org)
- LETTER: Dr. Krish is the right choice to follow Sen. Cwodzinski (hometownsource.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
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