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In today's newsletter:
- Which Shakopee companies were fined for environmental violations this year?
- Have a spare automotive grinder? A Shakopee neighbor is looking.
- How to ride the Shakopee express shuttle to the State Fair
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
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- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. MPCA completes 147 enforcement cases in first half of 2026 (state.mn.us) — Two Shakopee facilities, Daniels Sharpsmart and Conklin Company, were fined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in 2026 for hazardous waste and stormwater violations, totaling nearly $49,000. The broader report lists 147 enforcement cases statewide, but these local penalties highlight how environmental rules are being enforced on medical and industrial operations right in Shakopee. 
2. Trading Post: Thursday, September 3 rd 2026 (ingstadmedia.com) — A local Trading Post listing includes a Shakopee resident looking to buy a hand-held automotive grinder or polisher, alongside other farm and equipment ads from nearby towns. If you have that kind of tool to sell, this could be an easy local connection, and the rest of the listings may interest readers with farm, vehicle, or lake equipment to trade.
3. MVTA South Metro Express Shuttles to MN State Fair (blogspot.com) — Shakopee residents can catch a direct Minnesota State Fair express shuttle from the Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride at 1401 Crossings Boulevard, with convenient parking and drop-off right at Gate 16. MVTA outlines fares, payment options, and the advantages of skipping traffic and long walks compared with driving and parking at the fairgrounds yourself.
4. Starset Share a Single and Video for 'p a r a d 0 x 1 c' - On Tour Now (ghostcultmag.com) — Starset is bringing its sci‑fi‑themed rock show to Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on September 22 as part of a North American tour with Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, and Kami Kehoe. The band just released a new single, "p a r a d 0 x 1 c," and promises an immersive, cinematic live experience for local fans.
5. Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Minnesota (southernminn.com) — Several Shakopee High School football standouts are ranked among Minnesota's top Class of 2027 recruits, with some already committed to major college programs like Penn State and Nebraska. The list highlights how Shakopee players are drawing serious Division I attention as NIL and social media reshape the recruiting landscape for young athletes statewide.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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★ Featured events ★
- Sports Card Show at the Bowl – Shakopee, MN →
Shakopee Bowl, 3020 133rd St W, Shakopee
10:00 am
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- Eligibility Specialist at the Jordan Library
Shakopee Library Jordan Small Meeting Room, Jordan Library
3:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
4:00 pm - WIC at the Jordan Library - Appointment Required
Shakopee Library Jordan Small Meeting Room, Jordan Library
10:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
11:30 am - Bookaholics Book Club
Shakopee Library New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library
3:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
4:00 pm - Pagers Book Club
Shakopee Library Prior Lake Small Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library
6:30 pm - Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
1:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Saturday September 5
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