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Two self-described nerds are bring their fandom for toys and collectibles to downtown Shakopee. Daniel and Holly Knoss are taking that love and bringing it to a storefront called D&H Toys and Collectibles.

Carver County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the following calls. This is not a complete list of incidents.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around shakopee..

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 30, 2023-- Sam’s Club ®, a division of Walmart Inc. and a leading membership warehouse club, today announced plans to open two new distribution centers in early 2024 outside St. Louis and Minneapolis. The new facilities are part of a multi-year growth plan to transform the supply chain at Sam’s Club and evolve network and end-to-end capabilities. In addition to bringing new jobs to the areas, the new distribution centers will also give Sam’s Club members a better shopping experience with noticeable increases in speed and availability of products both in club and online. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231130260274/en/ Sam’s Club®, a division of Walmart Inc. and a leading membership warehouse club, today announced plans to open two new distribution centers in early 2024 outside St. Louis and Minneapolis. (Photo: Business Wire)

Firefighters were on thin ice-literally- as they rescued a stranded deer that was stuck in the middle of a Michigan lake. According to the Prior Lake Fire Department, officers received the unusual call at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 27 after seeing the buck struggling on the thin ice. In...

Three Rivers-Scott County Parks and the Scott County Readmobile are organizing a free scavenger hunt and bonfire. The event is open to everyone and allows participants to explore the park at their own pace. It will take place between 9:30 and 11:30 AM, and attendees can arrive anytime within this period.

CHASKA, Minn. — Pillow mogul Mike Lindell calls up former Michigan state senator Patrick Colbeck, who works for something Lindell made up called the Election Crime Bureau, to talk about press strategy. Lindell tells Colbeck a press release needs to mention his “offense fund,” to which people can give donations so Lindell can keep funding […] The post Mike Lindell’s conspiracy-fueled pillow company fights to survive his election obsession appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.

In 2023, the Carver County Court Services Office, which is in charge of people who have been placed on probation after committing crimes, collected data about the girls under its supervision. The office concluded that 78% of the supervised girls had a history of trauma, 53% were girls of color...

“As they were checking out the window displays, Mikayla stated her favorite Christmas movie was Home Alone 2. She hopes someone depicted the scene when the pigeon lady throws bird seed on the Sticky Bandits.”. If you find the medallion, bring it to the Messenger office at 310 1st Street...

Waconia American Legion Auxiliary Unit 150 honored 17 area veterans with a Quilts of Honor program over Veterans Day weekend on Nov. 12. Quilts of Honor is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 with chapters in 12 states whose mission is to honor veterans with quilts to “provide comfort, love and healing… to those who serve in harm’s way to protect and defend our lives and freedoms.” The Brainerd, Minn., chapter provided hand-made quilts for the local Quilts of Honor program. ...

Sandra Parsons brought her three young children along to pick up several containers of food during the Free Community Meal night, largely because pizza was on the menu. “We take part in this for a number of reasons,” she said while recently loading bags of containers into her vehicle outside St. John’s Lutheran Church & School. “The kids like the pizza, and the desserts are always good.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.281 , according to AAA.

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is hosting an ice fishing session through the Outdoor Recreation School. This Minnesota winter activity includes all necessary equipment such as a sled, shelter, auger, bait, and rods. The program also includes safety lessons, ice fishing techniques, and gear setup instructions.

Sheriff Luke Hennen has opened registration for the 2024 Sheriff's Community Academy. This seven-week program aims to educate Scott County residents and business owners about the Sheriff’s Office. The goal is to improve community-law enforcement relations and promote safety in Scott County. The Academy is led by Sheriff’s Office Deputies and department staff, with each session covering a different aspect of the Sheriff’s Office.

I have stayed away from downtown Chaska "for the duration." Today, I delivered my wife to the Chaska library for a planning meeting. The 100th anniversary of the library is coming up. I proceeded to Monroe Optical, where I used to get glasses from the owner's father. My card is still in the "Rolodex." I have never had service as good since his father. I'll be back.

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee. Sever's Holiday Lights is back on display now through Dec. 31. The drive-thru spectacle includes more than 2.5 million twinkling lights synchronized to festive holiday tunes. Motorists can navigate the half-mile course as many times as they'd like with a ticket.The event is open seven days a week. While weekends and holidays can be crowded, organizers say Monday through Thursday is the least busy time.RELATED: Anoka County Fair cancels this year's Holiday in Lights event, citing lack of volunteers Tickets must be purchased online before visiting. For more information on Sever's Holiday Lights display, click here. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday a pair of business expansions will add 138 jobs in West Michigan.

The Prior Lake Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents Nov. 21-28. The Prior Lake American doesn’t include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other factors. Those accused of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Come visit the Scott County Historical Society (235 Fuller Street, Shakopee) wearing your best (or worst?) Ugly Christmas Sweater and receive free admission! Take a break from all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and explore SCHS’s great exhibits – and who knows? Maybe you’ll find something fun in the gift shop! For more information, visit https://www.scottcountyhistory.org/events/ugly-sweater-day.

Area naturalist Stan Tekiela, wildlife photographer, author and a favorite speaker of Scandia Lodge Sons of Norway, was back at the Waconia lodge on Tuesday, Nov 14, for its new member night. His topic: the common loon, a not so common bird with very distinctive plumage and call. In fact, he called it unique and iconic to Minnesota with more loons living here than any other state outside of Alaska – an estimated 12,000 population. Loons also are populous across Canada, wherever there are clear...