Shakopee Heritage Society

11/03/2026

This would be a cool then and now shot. Pre-HWY 169 bypass.

11/03/2026

11/02/2026

Riverside Park was prone to flooding, as seen in this June 1957 photo. Notice the outboard motorboat "running" the bases. Find even more historic photos at https://www.shakopeeheritage.org/photos/.

11/02/2026

Bison don’t care. They’ve never had a meeting at 8 a.m. or questioned why it’s dark before dinner.

The rest of us? It’s time to fall back. Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. This is your friendly reminder to set your clocks back one hour, unless your phone has its life together more than you do.

11/02/2026

Native American history is American history.

This Native American Heritage Month, we're honoring the Indigenous nations whose histories have too often been erased, whose resistance shaped this country, and whose communities continue to fight for sovereignty and justice.

From the land we stand on to the rights still being defended, it's time to tell the whole story.

Honor history. Recognize resistance. Protect the future.

11/02/2026

Old Town, New Town: Shakopee in the Last 50 Years
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1-2 p.m. | Free | Shakopee Community Center Ṡakpe ti Senior Lounge, 1255 Fuller Street South

The town of Shakopee fifty years ago is quite different than the city of Shakopee today. This presentation will look at some of the buildings, including those on the north side of First Avenue, and some of the newer places that are here today.

Please pre-register with Shakopee Parks and Recreation at the Shakopee Community Center or online through Shakopee Parks and Recreation.

11/01/2026

In 1865, Shakopee gained a new method of transport with the introduction of the railroad. Find even more historic photos at https://www.shakopeeheritage.org/photos/

11/01/2026

Great read on the namesake of Joe Schleper Stadium at Tahpah Park! -Wes

Baseball Icon Joe Schleper, Sr.
https://mnbaseball.org/baseball-icon-joe-schleper-sr/

This story appeared in the 2026 MBA state tournament program and is reprinted with permission. The program became a great success and sold out thanks in part to the dedicated hard work of Bob and Gerilee Greeley, in addition to all the work of the diligent writers who contributed to the program.