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Shakopee, Minnesota

Located in Scott County, Minnesota, Shakopee was established in 1857. Valleyfair amusement park is here. Mystic Lake Casino (Mdewakanton Sioux) is nearby.
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Founded 1857 | Population 46,000 | Peak 46,000 (2024) | County Scott County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Shakopee, Minnesota

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1857 Founded: Named for Dakota chief.
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1870 Incorporated: Shakopee was officially incorporated as a city.
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1976 Valleyfair: Amusement park.
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2010 Modern Era: Shakopee continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Shakopee

Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…
Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Washington Passes Bill for Noncitizens in Law Enforcement
Washington state has enacted a new law that opens the door for noncitizens to join the ranks of law enforcement and prosecution, m…
Jan 1, 1970
Outrage as State Worker Keys Teslas and Gets Slap on Wrist
Minnesota state employee Dylan Bryan Adams was recently arrested for a series of deliberate acts of vandalism targeting Tesla vehi…
Jan 1, 1970
FBI Raids Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s Home, Office
LOS ANGELES – Federal agents raided the home and office of Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday, Feb…

Complete Historical Timeline

1857 Culture
Founded
1870 Government
Incorporated
1976 Culture
Valleyfair
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Valleyfair amusement park is here.
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Mystic Lake Casino (Mdewakanton Sioux) is nearby.
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Named for Dakota chief Shakopee.
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Shakopee is located in Scott County, Minnesota.
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Shakopee was founded in 1857.

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Jack Bergman
Politician, Military Officer · Born Feb 2, 1947 · Age 79
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Maurice Stans
Accountant · Born Mar 22, 1908 · Died Apr 14, 1998 (age 90)

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