🌱 Patch AM: Why Trump’s praise isn’t the endorsement Mike Lindell hoped for

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Trump’s praise isn’t the endorsement Mike Lindell hoped for

Also on today's calendar: Shakopee High School vs. Stillwater Area High School and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 34.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trump says Mike Lindell ‘deserves' to be Minnesota governor - but it's not an endorsement (kentucky.com) — Shakopee gets a brief spotlight as Mike Lindell launched his Minnesota governor bid from his company’s warehouse here, while clarifying that Donald Trump’s recent praise wasn’t a formal endorsement. The story explains how Lindell’s close ties to Trump, his election-fraud claims, and early fundraising shape a crowded Republican primary field challenging Gov. Tim Walz.
   

📸 Around Shakopee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• BLS CPR Training Shakopee Saturday December 27th 9:00 am
  4175 Dean Lakes Blvd, Shakopee
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Stories and a Song
  Shakopee Library
  11:00 am
• Shakopee High School vs. Stillwater Area High School
  Shakopee Ice Arena , 1225 Fuller St S , Shakopee
  5:00 pm
• Sweet Keys at Shakopee Bowl! — Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos
  Shakopee Bowl , 3020 133rd St W , Shakopee
  8:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Public Computer Aide
  Shakopee Library
  4:00 pm

Friday January 9

• 2026 U.S. AIR FORCE SNOCROSS NATIONAL
  Canterbury Park , 1100 Canterbury Rd , Shakopee
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Public Computer Aide
  Prior Lake Library
  1:00 pm
• Family Style Comfort Food Night at MNHHC
  Trigger's Bar & Restaurant
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Happy Holidays- Office Closed
  Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce , 4785 Dakota St SE , Prior Lake
• Wednesday Night Trivia at Boathouse Brothers Brewing
  Boathouse Brothers Brewing Co , 16211 Main Ave SE , Prior Lake
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Stories and a Song
  Shakopee Library
  11:00 am
• Holiday Comedy Night at MNHHC
  MN Horse & Hunt Club
  7:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• During a heavy rainstorm, my neighbor noticed fine gray dust spreading across the hearth and furniture each time the fireplace door was opened.
  The system hadn’t been maintained in years, and residue had slowly loosened inside. I own a company for chimney cleaning, so I understood how risky… (Nextdoor Shakopee/Scott St)
• We are missing multiple pkgs that say delivered yesterday and today.
  If you received any packages with the last name Beall please do the right thing and contact me so I can come get them. (Nextdoor Shakopee Ave)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Shakopee. Apply here.
• RahrBSG posted a job opening for Power Plant Operator in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Prior Lake

• Native News Weekly (December 21, 2025): D.C. Briefs (nativenewsonline.net)

Eden Prairie

• Holiday impaired-driving enforcement ramps up in Eden Prairie (eplocalnews.org)
• Two women charged in $1 million grant fraud - Eden Prairie Local News (eplocalnews.org)
• The cold math of counting birds (eplocalnews.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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