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Staff discovered several computer-related items missing.

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Staff discovered several computer-related items missing.

Not having a fence puts staff, offenders and the public at unnecessary risk, according to prison administrators.
If granted, the application would allow the tribe to sidestep taxation and environmental review on these parcels.
World domination became a humorous note to a discussion on the importance of science, technology, engineering and math.
New Mayor Brad Tabke, new Councilor Jay Whiting and returning Councilor Matt Lehman were sworn in Tuesday.
Franken will travel to Shakopee Junior High at 1:15 p.m. to talk at an assembly of ninth-graders.
The man stopped his attack only when the woman's daughter was about to call police.
Tabke said the top agenda item tonight is the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community putting two parcels of Shakopee land into trust.
A prayer page has been set up on Facebook for Frank Mackall.
Shakopee Patch wants your eye—and lens—on our community.
Mitchell Ellis will be on supervised probation after pleading guilty to beating a woman in August.
Although Tabke has received plenty of support with his endeavors, the new moves haven't come entirely without a little pushback.
The holiday lighting display at 921 Shakopee Ave. E. will be open to the public through New Year's Eve.
While a hot topic during the Shakopee elections this fall, the numbers show crime is down in the city.
Due to warmer than anticipated temperatures, the City's outdoor ice rinks will not open on Dec. 22 as planned.
In the first two quarters of 2011, Shakopee saw 9.3 percent job growth – most of which can likely be attributed to two businesses.
If you're not pleased about Wednesday's mere dusting of snow, here's a little something meant to bring holiday cheer.
Raul Rubio Mascorro, 35, was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan when he was arrested in Indiana last week.
Shakopee City Hall's foyer was crowded with people thanking Mayor John Schmitt and City Councilor Patrick Heitzman for their service Tuesday evening.
"Grease" received an honorable mention for overall production, overall performance and performance by a student orchestra in Hennepin Theatre Trust's Fall 2011 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program.