Shakopee News

Don't worry about Christopher Straub, the weepy yet loveable "Project Runway" underdog from Shakopee who fell just short of making it to the finals when he was eliminated from the show Thursday night.

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on November 6, 2009 - 8:20am. Operation Christmas Child is coming to Shakopee.

A vigil of hope for the three hikers detained in Iran for 100 days will be at 2 p.m. Nov.

Submitted by sfiecke on November 4, 2009 - 3:06pm. Despite three challengers, John Schmitt safely won re-election on Tuesday to a fourth term as Shakopee mayor.

Cougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, have been spotted in Minnesota. But there's disagreement over whether the big cats have moved in or are only passing through.

Submitted by Pat Minelli on November 2, 2009 - 5:13pm. The next mobile health clinic for individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured or underserved will be available at the Russian Evangelical Christian Church, 1205 10th Ave., Shakopee, on Thursday between 2 and 6 p.m . The clinic will also be offered at sites in Jordan and Savage, ...

Winning posters from the Constitution Day poster contest, sponsored by the Scott County Law Library, are on display in the Scott County Government Center.

Mary Peschges, 62, of Jordan, entered Goda TMs arms Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at St.

Shakopee designer Christopher Straub moved into the top five on "Project Runway" Thursday night.

Submitted by Pat Minelli on October 27, 2009 - 1:30pm. >> Read similar stories filed under: Canterbury Park in Shakopee has asked the Minnesota Racing Commission for permission to hold a 62-day live racing meet next year, the same as this year.

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on October 27, 2009 - 2:30pm. From Nov. 1 through March 31, there is no parking on any city street from 2 to 6 a.m. any day of the week regardless of the presence or absence of snow.

A press release from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community: PRIOR LAKE -a " The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will award a matching grant for $1 million to the Saints Healthcare Foundation of Shakopee, Minnesota.

News, sports, politics, blogs and forums for Shakopee, Minnesota 445-3333 Follow us on Twitter Archive - Oct 25, 2009 UPDATE: I-494 lane closures scheduled for Sunday due to rain Submitted by Pat Minelli on October 25, 2009 - 10:15am. >> Read similar stories filed under: General News Motorists will encounter delays and a detour on Interstate ...

These third-graders, pictured on a water rescue boat, won the Shakopee Fire Departmenta s fire safety poster contest.

News, sports, politics, blogs and forums for Shakopee, Minnesota 445-3333 Follow us on Twitter Archive - Oct 18, 2009 seniors Submitted by Heart to Heart ... on October 18, 2009 - 10:11am. >> Read similar stories filed under: senior citizens Tales from "our seniors"! My client "Fred",who lives alone is sooo funny, his son came into town and put 20+ ...

Submitted by sfiecke on October 18, 2009 - 11:47pm. Elections A A Ornela Beslagic-Sivula Education and family: Beslagic-Sivula, 39, is married and has one daughter.

Submitted by sfiecke on October 17, 2009 - 8:00am. Elections Four candidates are running for Shakopee mayor and eight for two city councilor positions in the Nov.

Shannon Fiecke of the Shakopee Valley News reports: When it comes time for Shakopee and Prior Lake to build a second transit station for their express bus service to downtown Minneapolis, the cities were expecting to receive funding from the Metropolitan Council to buy the land.

News, sports, politics, blogs and forums for Shakopee, Minnesota 445-3333 Follow us on Twitter Archive - Oct 14, 2009 Local teacher honored nationally Submitted by Kristin Holtz on October 14, 2009 - 12:16pm. >> Read similar stories filed under: Schools A Shakopee Junior High School industrial technology teacher has been honored nationally for his ...

DiAnn Brower-Boyle, 54, of Prior Lake, passed away from cancer Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at St.