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Hi there, Shakopee! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shakopee couple gets prison time in massive Feeding Our Future fraud
  • Will Shakopee's star-studded Sabers handle Lakeville South's ground attack?
  • How a Wisconsin youth dance group found belonging in Shakopee powwow circles

Also on today's calendar: Minnesota Renaissance Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shakopee couple sentenced to 97 months for roles in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme (kare11.com) — A Shakopee couple has been sentenced in federal court to a combined 97 months in prison for submitting about $8.8 million in fraudulent meal claims tied to the Feeding Our Future scandal. Prosecutors say the pair pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and federal investigators emphasize that the case is part of a broader effort to protect taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
   

• Strib Varsity writers predict outcomes of Week 2's top high school football games (startribune.com) — Shakopee football fans can look ahead to a big Friday night test at Lakeville South, where writers see the Sabers' deep, Division I–laden roster facing a punishing Cougars running game. Both Star Tribune analysts expect a tight, low-scoring matchup, with one picking Shakopee to edge out a win and the other giving Lakeville South the slight advantage.
   

• 'Auntie I made a new belt': Menominee nonprofit creates a path for young Native boys (ictnews.org) — Young Menominee dancers spent part of their summer in Shakopee, taking part in the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi while learning to make their own regalia and reconnect with culture. A Wisconsin-based nonprofit, Woodland Heart, has been mentoring these boys through dance, drum, and traditional arts, helping them build confidence, identity, and a sense of belonging that organizers hope to expand to more communities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • September is Healthy Aging Month, celebrating the positive aspects of aging and exploring ways to enhance the wellbeing of older individuals.
    Healthy aging encompasses maintaining and improving physical, mental, spiritual, financial, and social health. Check out these free webinars hosted… (Nextdoor )
  • Hepatitis B and HPV are two common infections that can affect our health -- but can often be prevented.
    Hepatitis B: Protect yourself with vaccination. HPV: Vaccination helps prevent HPV infections that can lead to cancer. Know your status: Talk with… (Nextdoor )
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member MN in Shakopee. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Eden Prairie, Minnesota in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Right On The Lake, This Minnesota Restaurant's Food Matches Every Bit Of The Scenery (takingthekids.com)
  • Low lake levels creating problems for boaters in Minnesota; DNR offers guidance (crossroadstoday.com)
  • High School Results & Schedule 9/9/26 (ingstadmedia.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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