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Greetings Shakopee! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a state jobs program brought new positions to Shakopee.
  • Shakopee community remembers the life of Kaylene M. Lemke, 78.

Also on today's calendar: Live Horse Racing at Canterbury Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Friday: A strong afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Labor demand policies connect workers to jobs (minneapolisfed.org) — Shakopee gets a specific shoutout in this deep dive on how wage subsidies and public-hiring programs can boost employment, including a state award that helped create 32 jobs at Ryder Integrated Logistics in town. The piece explains how Minnesota and federal programs try to connect workers—especially those facing barriers—to stable, better-paying jobs, and weighs the trade-offs policymakers must consider.
   

• Kaylene M. Lemke, 78 (newpraguetimes.com) — Shakopee readers are mourning Kaylene M. Lemke, born in town in 1948 and later a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with deep roots in the community. She passed away September 5 at St. Gertrude's and the Gardens in Shakopee; a visitation in New Prague is set for Sunday, with her funeral Mass Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Union Hill.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • She is still missing!
    My cat Cleo got outside a month ago and can't find her. She is a grey striped tabby with green eyes and is spayed and chipped no collar. We live off… (Nextdoor Shakopee Ave)
  • Has anyone tailgated for the Vikings game before?
    I am trying to understand what parking lots to purchase from and where to purchase it! This is our first time and we wanted to tailgate at the us… (Nextdoor Southbridge)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Shakopee. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Apparel Team Supervisor in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Prior Lake

  • Right On The Lake, This Minnesota Restaurant's Food Matches Every Bit Of The Scenery (takingthekids.com)
  • Fundraiser by Laura Vannelli : Support the Chandler family after devastating house fire (gofundme.com)

Eden Prairie

  • Kellie Stecher: Why I'm running for Eden Prairie School Board (eplocalnews.org)
  • Mari Verdugo brings engineering, mentorship to Eden Prairie School Board (eplocalnews.org)
  • Time to apply for Lioness Lions Club donations (eplocalnews.org)

Minnetonka

  • National Merit Semifinalists For 2027 Set To Be Announced Wednesday (patch.com)

Ok Shakopee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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