The City of Shakopee is located in the southwest corner of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, 23 miles from Minneapolis, on the Minnesota River. Residents of Shakopee enjoy both the atmosphere of a small town and the resources of a thriving metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1857 as a booming river town, today Shakopee is the county seat of Scott County, one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.  

The city has its own downtown central business district, regional medical center and business park and is home to regional entertainment attractions such as Historic Murphy’s Landing, Valleyfair Amusement Park, and Canterbury Park Racetrack. 

The Latest News:

Shakopee Police Department Urges Back to School Bus Safety (8-25-08)

Absentee voting is now available for eligible voters who are unable to vote during the Sept. 9 Primary Election. (8-22-08) 
Learn more about voting in the upcoming elections.

Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop Sept. 9 (8-29-08)
The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) will hold a free workshop Sept. 9 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Valley Evangelical Free Church (150 Engler Blvd. in Chaska) for at-risk homeowners to ask questions and get free advice from mortgage lending and nonprofit foreclosure prevention specialist. Read the letter from Mayor John J. Schmitt about the seminar.

Shakopee Police to Host 1st Nighter Informational Event for Young People Interested in Exploring Law Enforcment (8-27-08)
Learn more about the Shakopee Police Explorers.

Fall 2008 Parks and Recreation Brochure Now Available (8-20-08)
Online class registration to begin Aug. 26. Please note, some copies of the brochure are missing pages 3-18. If your copy is missing those pages, please bring it to the Community Center (1255 Fuller St.) for a replacement.

Shakopee Fire Department to Celebrate 125th Anniversary Sept. 26-28 (8-12-08)

Signage Ordinance Informational Brochure

Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on City Commissions (8-6-08)
Learn more about City Boards and Commissions. Download the application.

Downtown and First Avenue Façade Improvement Program (6-17-08)
The City of Shakopee offers a Façade Improvement Loan Program to businesses located long First Avenue and in the downtown area that are interested in restoring or enhancing a historic street facing façade.

Map of Vacant Residential Lots and Map of Vacant Industrial Land and Buildings  

City's Comprehensive Plan Available for Review  (1-18-08)