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The students had some outstanding things to say about their teacher.

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The students had some outstanding things to say about their teacher.

There are deals to be had in May on admission at The Landing and the Scott County Historical Society.
Shakopee Police: All the graffiti is Hispanic gang based (Latin King or Surenos).
Under a federal consent decree, Hawkins Tree and Landscaping and owners Michael and Dawn Hawkins will pay $478,000 in back wages and damages to 57 laborers, drivers, crew leaders and foremen for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Shakopee has met four standards to become a Tree City USA community.
Angie Whitcomb is one of 30 professionals across the country to receive the award.
A report of 15-16 people fighting downtown ended with one man in the hospital.
Shakopee High School teacher Autumn Lee received the award on Wednesday.
Joseph W. Traxler, 64, will spend five years in prison for defrauding banks. He was terminated by MSB on Wednesday.
The Finance Committee with Chair Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan) is having a hearing today.
The Shakopee Rotary Club hosted its fifth annual "Shakopee Celebrates Reading" event Tuesday afternoon at Shakopee High School.
Rothman and 87-year-old retired engineer and volunteer Ed Barnett met with Shakopee second graders to teach them financial literacy.
The ramp from eastbound Hwy 101 to Zinran is closing starting Wednesday for about three weeks.
Rothman’s visit will highlight the work of 87-year-old retired engineer Ed Barnett, who has volunteered for the past ten years teaching students the importance of saving money.
St. Gertrude's officials: "Our staff did a fantastic job and we appreciate the rapid response of the Shakopee Police and Fire Departments."
At 3 p.m. the program gets under way with Mini-Stocks, Thunder V-8s, Flagpole Racing, the Wild’n’Crazy Figure-8s, and a Kidney Bean Race.
Shakopee School Board members spent the last two weeks seeking input on naming options and chose East and West to differentiate between the two schools.
The performance, with participants wearing handmade regalia and dancing to traditional songs, will take place May 10 at Prior Lake High School.
Construction is under way and lanes are closed until May 2. Nearby businesses, such as the Shakopee Trading Post, remain open.
Shakopee schools awarded the honor to 33 local volunteers.