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- How late will Mystic Lake concerts be allowed next summer?
- Which Class A state games are coming to Joe Schleper Stadium?
- What changes might Shakopee make to its license plate cameras?
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Shakopee's New Concert Venue And Its Noise Problem (minnesotasnewcountry.com) — Residents near Mystic Lake Amphitheatre in Shakopee are raising concerns about loud concerts running past the city's 10 p.m. noise curfew, with shows often going until 11 p.m. Mayor Matt Lehman and city leaders say they anticipated adjustments after the first season and are now tracking noise impacts, hinting that earlier end times are likely next year. 
2. Baseball: Elko bats quiet in state tourney loss (hometownsource.com) — Shakopee baseball fans saw the Indians shut out Elko 6–0 at Joe Schleper Stadium, earning a spot in the Class A state quarterfinals. All remaining quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship games will be played in Shakopee this weekend, giving locals a full slate of high-stakes amateur baseball close to home.
3. Shakopee flock cameras: City defends surveillance tools amid misinformation concerns (fox9.com) — Shakopee officials are defending the city's Flock license plate cameras, stressing they don't share data with federal immigration authorities and only with Prior Lake police under strict policies. City leaders are weighing cutting data retention from 30 days to one week, as residents question privacy and potential misuse while police highlight recent serious cases solved with the technology.
4. Sierra Ferrell Helps Dave Matthews Band Debut The Beatles' 'Don't Let Me Down' In Minnesota (liveforlivemusic.com) — A packed crowd at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee saw Sierra Ferrell join Dave Matthews Band for a rare multi-song collaboration, including their first-ever live take on The Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down." The show was a rescheduled date after June's weather postponement and capped Ferrell's State Fair weekend visit with an encore duet on "Papertown."
5. Events and Things to Do For Minnesota Labor Day Weekend 2026 (kroc.com) — Shakopee residents can bring their dogs to this weekend's pet-friendly "Woofstock" theme at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, with doggie activities alongside the usual jousting and turkey legs. The roundup also points to other Labor Day options statewide, from the State Fair to Mall of America, for anyone planning a final summer outing.
📸 Around Shakopee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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- Scott County Law Library
Shakopee Library New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library
10:00 am - Visit the Readmobile at the Jordan Community Education and Recreation Center →
Shakopee Library Off-site Event
10:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
1:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
10:00 am - Readmobile visits @ Family Resource Center
Shakopee Library Off-site Event
10:00 am - Shakopee Library's Beans & Books at the Shakopee Brewhall
Shakopee Library Off-site Event
9:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Scott County Law Library Shakopee Library
9:15 am - Stories and a Song
Shakopee Library
11:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Readmobile visits @ Elko New Market
Shakopee Library Off-site Event
2:30 pm - Eligibility Specialist at the New Prague Library
Prior Lake Library New Prague Small Meeting Room, New Prague Library
3:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Prior Lake Library Shakopee Library
4:00 pm - Scott County Law Library
Prior Lake Library New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library
10:00 am
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Thursday September 3
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- It's National Fruits & Veggies month!
Here are a few ideas from Scott County WIC on how you can celebrate: • Incorporate more fruits and veggies into meals you already enjoy (for… (Nextdoor ) - Weekly Onsite Hiring Event: Minnesota Hospice
Thursday, September 3, 10 AM – 12 noon Shakopee CareerForce Scott County Government Center West 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379 Minnesota… (Nextdoor )
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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